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Dear Inna
Dear Inna, I’m parentings a toddler, is it still okay to talk about an adoption plan?
Every Wednesday Inna answers a question that comes in over Facebook! If you have a question, message us and you may see your question answered on here!Dear InnaI'm parenting a toddler, is it okay to talk about an adoption plan?"
Dear Inna: Caitlin asks “I’m having to work odd jobs at odd times to support us. What can I do for my child?”
Every Wednesday Inna answers a question that comes in over Facebook! If you have a question, message us and you may see your question answered on here!Question Week 6"Dear Inna, I have to work odd jobs to support us and I leave my child with friends. Now he's throwing...
Dear Inna,I am having so much trouble managing my kids during COVID. What should I do?
Every Wednesday Inna answers a question that comes in over Facebook! If you have a question, message us and you may see your question answered on here!Question Week 3"Dear Inna, I am having so much trouble managing my kids during COVID. What should I do?"
Dear Inna, I’m dating a new guy and he does not like my child. What should I do?
Every Wednesday Inna answers a question that comes in over Facebook! If you have a question, message us and you may see your question answered on here!Question Week 2"I'm dating a new guy and he does not like my child. What should I do?"
Dear Inna, How do I get things done when there is so much to do?
Every Wednesday Inna answers a question that comes in over Facebook! If you have a question, message us and you may see your question answered on here!Question Week 1"How do I get things done when there is so much to do?" This week, Inna talks about strategies that...
Inna’s Kitchen
Easy Soups & Breakfasts
Easy Soups & Breakfasts Eating at well at home does not need to be complicated or expensive. Our director, Inna, loves to cook and learned early on how to cook on a budget. View some of her recipes for simple soups and breakfast ideas. Simple Soup Ideas Warm up a...
Whatever Life Throws at You
Independence
Independence 'During this session of "Whatever Life Throws at You", we had great conversations around what independence means to us in 2021. We began our meeting with a conversation surrounding the questions of: What does independence mean to you? What kinds of...
Whatever Life Throws at You: Session 1
Session 1 During our first installment of "Whatever Life Throws at You", we had great conversations around what it means to be a parent and the challenges that occur while dating. We began our meeting with an amazing conversation surrounding the questions of: What...
Tips & Advice
Placing a Child for Adoption as an Immigrant
We strongly believe that every parent knows in their heart whether they are able or not able to parent. As an immigrant, you have a right to determine the future of your child. If your child is born in the US and parenting is not an option for you right now, you have...
What To Do If I’m Contacted By DCS
Involvement with DCS is always stressful and anxiety provoking for families. Every parent loves their child and tries to do whatever they can to provide stability and care. Life is not always simple, though, and often previous deprivations, trauma, or lack of family...
Start the new year right!
Start the New Year Right! Are you struggling to feel motivated and keep up your 2021 goals? We have some tips and tricks to start the New Year off right with some simple, healthy habits. We also have some ideas to make sure our kids are starting with their best foot...
Adoption
How to Give Up Your Unborn Child for Adoption in Indianapolis
If you are pregnant and considering giving up your unborn child for adoption, you are not alone. Many women face this difficult decision for various reasons, such as financial difficulties, personal circumstances, health issues, or simply not being ready to parent....
Real Stories: Birth Mother Jessica Makes the Tough Choice to Give Up Her Baby for Adoption
Jessica came to us when she was almost 8 months pregnant, along with her partner Jim. They were not in the position to parent and needed an adoption plan for their child. They had vey clear understanding of what was important to them and the future they wanted for...
Every Parent Loves Their Child: Real Stories from Women Who Placed Their Children for Adoption : Part 1
When I first met Valerie, she was 19 years old and pregnant. Things were hard for her. She grew up in a Hispanic community, and her immediate family was very much against her choosing an adoption plan. They felt it was wrong and would not support the decision. But...