Drinking during pregnancy linked to behavior problems in teens

Prenatal alcohol exposure linked to behavior problems in teens -- Teens whose mothers drank alcohol regularly throughout the first trimester of pregnancy have three times increased risk of developing severe behavior problems.

Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and Medical Center analyzed data collected from 592 children and their mothers. The mothers were evaluated when four and seven months pregnant and shortly after childbirth and then, along with their children, when the children were 8 months old, 18 months old and 3, 6, 10, 14 and 16 years old.

The quantity, frequency and patterns of alcohol use -- including beer, wine and liquor -- by the women during pregnancy were summarized as average daily alcohol consumption.

When the children were 16 years old, those whose mothers had consumed, on average, one or more alcoholic drinks a day in the first trimester of pregnancy were three times more likely to meet the criteria for conduct disorder than were teens whose mothers had consumed less than one drink a day or no alcohol at all, the investigators found.

Conduct disorder refers to a pattern of serious behavior problems that last for more than a year and includes, according to the researchers, such things as property destruction, aggression toward people and animals, dishonesty or theft, and serious rule violations.

The study is published in the March issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

Information from:
http://www.babycenter.com/204_prenatal-alcohol-exposure-linked-to-behavior-problems-in-tee_10349076.bc

If someone you know needs help to stop drinking call today! You can call this agency, your doctor, an alcohol treatment program, social worker, pastor, or a clinic. There are many people and agencies that want to help!

Christian Child Placement Service
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Licensed Adoption Agency New Mexico

Considering adoption is a big decision, it takes a tremendous amount of unselfish love. Choosing an agency to work with while considering adoption is vital. There are large out of state facilitators and for profit agencies that do not have birth parents interests in mind. Ultimately they are not considering the current emotional needs of the birthparents, and continued emotional needs in the long run after the birth of the child.

We here at the Christian Child Placement Service Adoption Agency care about people experiencing an unplanned pregnancy! We are local here in New Mexico and will support birth parents throughout the adoption process. We will help them look at the pros and cons of each of their options so they can choose what is best for them and their baby. We will support them throughout whatever decision they make.

We have approved adoptive families that live in New Mexico and that live out of state. So by choosing to work with our local licensed adoption agency that will support them, they can also choose a local family or a family from out of state depending on their desires. The key is that we are a local agency that will support them and enable them to follow through with their choice knowing they have continued support to achieve their goal with their pregnancy.

At the Christian Child Placement Service we know that choosing the best option with an unplanned pregnancy is a very difficult decision. We want to provide information on all of options so a fully informed decision can be made so birthparnts can decide what is the best option for their unexpected pregnancy.

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unexpected pregnancy support; second-trimester

First-trimester tasks, a helpful guide
Don't worry about checking off every item – just use this as a guide.

Activities for your second trimester (weeks 13-27)
Find a prenatal exercise class
Learn about second-trimester prenatal visits and tests.
Start shopping for maternity clothes
Start moisturizing your belly
Decide whether you'll find out the sex of your baby
Look into childbirth classes
Do some financial planning
Prepare your older children
Get your teeth cleaned
Start sleeping on your side
Check your rings for swelling
Avoid unsafe activities
Write a letter to your baby
Eat healthy
Drink water
Do some stretching
Sneak in a pregnancy power nap
Pack healthy snacks
Take a quick walk
Track your weight gain
Do something nice for yourself
Check in with a friend/caseworker
Know the signs of a pregnancy problem

Follow this link if you would like to read details about each of these tasks:


http://www.babycenter.com/0_the-ultimate-pregnancy-to-do-list-second-trimester_10341208.bc

If you would like support during an unexpected pregnancy please contact us, we would be glad to inform you about all of your options with an unexpected pregnancy so you can make the best choice for you and your baby.


Christian Child Placement Service
e-mail: adopt@nmcch.org
http://www.adoptnewmexico.org/
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Conversation every daughter wishes their dad would have:

To hear more from Dennis Rainey:
http://www.familylife.com/site/c.dnJHKLNnFoG/b.6235823/k.809F/FamilyLife_Today.htm

by Dennis Rainey

I was seated at my desk, barely able to concentrate. I shifted papers, opened drawers, glanced out the window. Shifted papers, opened drawers, glanced out the window. Shifted papers … I felt like I was expecting an important phone call and was just trying to do something, anything, productive while waiting. But it wasn't working.

Neither was I.

Finally, my executive assistant informed me that the young man I'd been expecting was waiting for me in the lobby.

Deep breath, Dennis. You're the adult here. You can do this. I was about to interview the first of many young men who wanted a date with one of my daughters.

I stood to my feet and walked across the room, still amazed at how nervous I was as I stepped into the lobby to meet Kevin—the only person in the building more anxious and ill at ease than I.

"Afternoon, Kevin, glad you could make it."

"Hello, Mr. Rainey."

"How about we get something from the Coke machine. I hear you're a Dr. Pepper man."

"Yes, sir."

Riding a very thin wave of forced, uncomfortable chitchat, I deposited enough quarters to dislodge a cold can for him and a Diet Coke for me. Then, not wanting to be the Ultimate Intimidator, I suggested we go outside and chat in the parking lot. That's where he showed me his motorcycle—which wasn't exactly how I wanted Ashley to go out on her first date!

I popped the tab on my soft drink and looked squarely into the same eyes that enjoyed looking at my 16-year-old daughter. We began with the basics. I asked him about school, his mom and dad and family, interests—just a general get-to-know-you type of conversation.

"God made men and women different"

"Kevin," I said, hoping I'd also remember the rest of the words I wanted to say, "God did a wonderful thing when he made women."

The color fell from his face. This was going to be worse than he had thought. I wondered if at any moment he might hop on that motorcycle and bolt!

I continued. "And, Kevin, God made men and women different. You've probably noticed some of those differences."

Kevin was getting paler by the minute, but he had the presence of mind to nod.

"Actually, God made us different so that men and women would be attracted to one another. Now, Kevin," I paused for dramatic effect, "you have probably noticed that God made Ashley quite attractive. She's a really cute girl. In fact, you've probably noticed that she has a cute figure."

This was less of a statement and more of a question. If Kevin said no, he and I would both know he was lying. If he said yes, however, he was admitting to the obvious: that he had the audacity to notice my daughter's figure!

After a brief pause, I spared him the agony and continued.

"I mean, you're a young man and Ashley is a young lady, and God made men and women to be attracted to one another. It's good." Kevin seemed to be relieved at my pronouncement. I went on.

"And, Kevin, I just want you to know that I am a man and I understand this attraction. I was once a teenage boy, and I know what teenage boys think about. I've even read some research on this, and the studies show that teenage boys think about sex every seven seconds."

At this point Kevin's eyes darted, wondering where I was going next.

"And, Kevin, you and I both know those teenage boys were lying about the other six seconds."

At this point Kevin's eyes began to dilate! There was no dodging this one. "Yes, sir," he said, with a nervous little laugh.

"Are we communicating?"

"Kevin, I don't know how to put this any plainer: I want you to keep your lips and hands off my daughter. And I'm going to help you with that. Because whether I see you at the door after your first date with Ashley—or after your fiftieth date—you can expect me to ask you, 'Kevin, are you dealing uprightly with my daughter?' And I want you to know what I mean when I ask you that question. Are we communicating, Kevin?"

"Yes, sir." His eyes were fully dilated at this point.

I continued. "Kevin, more than likely Ashley is going to be somebody's wife someday. And I don't want you touching her body. Would you want someone touching your wife's body?"

"No, sir."

"That's what I thought. So you and I, we know what we're talking about when I ask you to be accountable for protecting the emotional and moral purity of my daughter, right?"

He nodded enough to let me know my vocabulary was in his dictionary.

"And, Kevin, I want you also to take this challenge: If God ever gives you the privilege of being a husband and a dad, especially if He gives you girls, I want you to take your role so seriously with them that you'll talk to your daughters' dates the way I've talked with you today. Will you promise me that?"

"Yes, sir."

At that point both Kevin and I were relieved that the conversation was over. I grinned and patted him on the back. I told him I was proud of him for coming to talk to me and allowing me to interact with him around such important issues.

As he was putting his helmet on, he answered one last question by assuring me he'd take Ashley out in a car!

Young men need to be challenged

That was it. Took maybe 20 minutes.

And over the years, I did a version of this same thing dozens of times as I interviewed young men who wanted to date my four daughters.

I've learned a lot as I've gone through this. I've learned that there are some very specific things I need to know about each young man, and I try to tailor each of these little talks to the particular situation and the young man I'm dealing with.

In the process, I've met some fine maturing men and seen some interesting things happen along the way. In one case, another dad came with his son to sit in on the interview, to observe and be trained. I've also had younger brothers sit in (probably just to see their big brother squirm).

I even had one young man come to me and say, "Mr. Rainey, I'm not interested in asking any of your daughters out on a date, but I was wondering, would you be willing to take me through the interview?" I did. He wanted to go through it so he would know what I said. It reminded me that young men today yearn for older men to enter their worlds, talk straight with them about how to treat a young lady, and call them to a high standard.

Guys, I can't tell you how strongly I feel about this. The statistics don't lie. Despite more than a decade of "Just Say No" and countless sermons on "Love, Sex, and Dating," the sexual conduct of Christian youth growing up in Christian youth groups, worshiping to Christian music, and sitting in Christian Bible studies, is virtually no different than the sexual conduct of any other teenager.

These young men who like what they see in our daughters enough to want to spend time alone with them need us to hold them accountable and call them to restrain their sexual passions. They need older men, dads, to challenge them to protect our daughters and do what it takes to guard their moral purity.

Let's do it.

Adapted from Interviewing Your Daughter's Date by Dennis Rainey, 2007.

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pregnancy support, unwanted pregnancy

We provide information on all of your options with an unexpected pregnancy so you can make the decision about what option is right for you and your baby.

Our unplanned pregnancy services are all Free:

•pregnancy tests
•pregnancy options counseling
•truthful abortion information
•pregnancy information
•baby/fetal development information
•sexually transmitted disease (STD) information
•adoption information
•parenting information
•and much more

We are also an Adoption Agency and can provide information about the Adoption Option.

If you would like to learn more about any of our FREE services please contact:

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14 and pregnant adoption

Q: How can adoption be a good thing when I will be losing a child?
A: If you are not ready to be a parent, placing a child for adoption is a great solution. Abortion is not giving a child a chance at life, adoption not only gives life to a child, but also allows the child to have a wonderful life with a loving family.

Q: How much will adoption cost me?
A: Adoption is free to the birth family. The adoptive family pays for the counseling you will receive and the legal aspects of the adoption.

Q: Who will be the parents of my child, if I choose adoption for him or her?
A. When birth parents work with Christian Child Placement Service, they may choose the adoptive parents for their child, by looking at our books of families. All of our adoptive parents are Christians.

Q: Will I ever know how my baby is doing after birth?
A: Continued contact is available, depending on the birth family's wishes. Many birth families receive pictures and letters from the adoptive families as the child grows.

Q: How much will the child know about me?
A: In New Mexico, the adoptive parents must have a complete medical background on the child and the birth parents. The birth parents may choose what other information they would like the child to have.

Q: What rights does the birth father have?
A: Both birth parents have rights in New Mexico. If you disagree about adoption or you no longer have a relationship with each other, the agency will work with the birth father to terminate his rights, or work with the courts to determine if his rights can be terminated.

Q: Where do I live while I am pregnant?
A: Christian Child Placement Service will be able to help you complete an adoption plan in your own home, or you may want to choose to move to our on campus housing.

Q: How can I be sure my child will not be neglected or abused?
A: All adoptive families are inspected to ensure they meet the standards of the agency, the birth parents and the law, through references, criminal backgrounds and a home investigation by the agency.

If you are thinking about adoption and want the security and protection of working with an adoption agency contact us we will support you during this time, and will help you make a tailor-made adoption plan.

Christian Child Placement Service
e-mail: adopt@nmcch.org
http://www.adoptnewmexico.org/
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Christian Adoption Agency

Why Use our Christian Adoption Agency?
Know of someone who recently learned of an unplanned pregnancy? Do they feel overwhelmed and confused? Sometimes talking to someone is helpful. That is what Christian Child Placement Service is about: being there for people in an unplanned pregnancy. Christian Child Placement Service a licensed adoption agency in the state of New Mexico. We provide quality, caring services to many women during their unplanned pregnancies. We will help birth parents look at all their options and carefully consider what is the best plan for both them and their unborn child.

What if I don't live in New Mexico?
If birth mothers want to work with us, and live out of state, they may stay in our on campus housing.

If you choose to stay in your own home, for the duration of your pregnancy, and you live in another state, we will find a counselor near you to help you with the adoption process.

Counseling:
If you choose to place your child for adoption, we will help you prepare for the emotions of adoption and the grieving process, as well as complete the legal work of adoption.

Counseling is available to our pregnant clients' parents and family members, as this can be an emotional time for them too. We are available to talk with the father of the child and his parents as well.

We will travel to you in New Mexico, or you may come to our offices for counseling in Portales, New Mexico.

Adoption is a loving and honorable choice for many women. You are not alone as you face this difficult decision.

Christian Child Placement Service
e-mail: adopt@nmcch.org
http://www.adoptnewmexico.org/
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in college pregnant adoption

Christian Child Placement Service a licensed adoption agency in the state of New Mexico. We are able to provide adoption services to women in unplanned pregnancies and services to Christian couples hoping to adopt.

•Adoption is a gift of a child to another family.
•All families applying through Christian Child Placement Service are practicing Christians. It is their goal in life to raise their children to know Jesus Christ.
•Adoption is a good choice for a woman who is not able to parent her child at this time.
•Some women choose adoption for their children because they would prefer their child to be raised in home with a mother and father.
•Some women choose adoption for their children because of the poor relationship between she and the father of her unborn child.
•The staff at Christian Child Placement Service creates the adoption process according to the birth mother's wishes.
•Every adoption is unique.
•God uses adoption to accomplish His blessings. Moses was the first recorded adoption we know. God placed Moses with an adoptive family to fulfill His will.
•God blesses every adoption.

At the Christian Child Placement Service we know that choosing the best option with an unplanned pregnancy is a very difficult decision. We provide information on all options with an unexpected pregnancy so birth parents can make the decision about what option is right for them and their baby.


Christian Child Placement Service
e-mail: adopt@nmcch.org
http://www.adoptnewmexico.org/
http://www.facebook.com/Adoption.aChoiceforLife
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Pregnancy Drinking

Everything a person eats and drinks while pregnant affects the baby.  If a person drinks alcohol while pregnant it can hurt the baby's growth.  The baby may also have physical and behavioral problems that can last the rest of their life. 

The children born with the most serious problems caused by alcohol have fetal alcohol syndrome.
These children may:

• be born small
• have problems eating or sleeping
• have problems seeing and hearing
• have trouble following directions and learning how to do simple things
• have trouble paying attention and learning in school
• need special teachers and schools
• have trouble getting along with others and controlling their behavior
• need medical care all of their lives
• may never be able to work

There is not any kind of alcohol that is safe to drink while pregnant.  Problems caused by alcohol while pregnant will last a child's whole life.

If a pregnant person drank alcohol before they knew they were pregnant, stop drinking.  The pregnancy will have a better chance of going full term and the baby will more likely be born healthy. 

If someone you know needs help to stop drinking call today! You can call this agency, your doctor, an alcohol treatment program, social worker, pastor, or a clinic. There are many people and agencies that want to help!

Christian Child Placement Service
e-mail: adopt@nmcch.org
http://www.adoptnewmexico.org/
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16 and Pregnant (Season 2) | Ep. 5 | Adoption

16 and Pregnant (Season 2) Ep. 5 Lori: Lori's parents support making an adoption plan, Lori has an unreliable ex-boyfriend, so she eventually realizes adoption may be her only option.

Lori finds herself experiencing an unexpected pregnancy. Her boyfriend and her are no longer together and cannot have a conversation without arguing. Her ex-boyfriend tags her along with empty promises and lies, leading her to believe that he is going to step up and support her and the baby.


Lori’s parents state their belief that Lori should place the baby for adoption after looking at all of the facts. Lori’s parents are consistently showing tough love to her, and she does not like the straight forward honest truth.


Lori decides that adoption is her only real option after all other hopes to raise the baby herself with her ex-boyfriend’s support fall through. Lori stated that the pregnancy is the hardest thing that she has ever gone through and she wished that she had taken the pregnancy seriously much sooner.


Lori and her ex-boyfriend come to the agreement that they will explore the adoption option.  Lori decides to go forward with her adoption plan by using the security of an adoption agency. With the protection of the adoption agency Lori was able to choose an adoptive family.


The ex-boyfriend finally faces the reality that he truthfully cannot parent the baby and tells Lori that he is onboard with the adoption option.


Lori made an adoption plan with an adoption agency, she cared for the baby in the hospital like she planned to do, and she and the adoptive family took part in an adoption placement ceremony as planned.


If you are thinking about adoption and want the security and protection of working with an adoption agency call us we will support you during this time, and will help you make a tailor-made adoption plan.

Christian Child Placement Service
e-mail: adopt@nmcch.org
http://www.adoptnewmexico.org/
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"Despicable Me" - Adoption

I recently saw the movie "Despicable Me" for the first time. I liked the movie, the adoption story line had a twist but most adoption plans do. People adopt for many reasons, and the decision for a family to finally adopt should not be selfish but they should do it for the child(ren) and for God.

In the movie Gru did start out with selfish motives. It is amazing how children soften adult’s intentions. Both the adoptive mother and adoptive father need to be on the same page when they choose to adopt. Even if everyone in their lives does not agree with their adoption plan the adoptive family needs to have a united firm foundation.

Gru adopted Margo, Edith, & Agnes for a selfish reason. He did not love them and did not want to, but those children changed his heart. He finally allowed them into his heart. He found that they loved him no matter what he did or how he was, and he loved them in spite of his past.

Adoptive families are not perfect but they love, cherish, spoil, provide for, take care of, nurture children from all backgrounds, and so much more despite the families imperfections. To learn more about placing a child for adoption into one of our adoptive families (who are not super villins) contact us, we would love to assist you!

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i want to give my baby up for adoption 2011

Adoption is a positive decision for an expectant mom and her child, but the decision does not come without feelings of grief. Making an adoption plan for the child to become a permanent part of another family is not an easy choice. Grief and loss are natural emotions that will be felt as they think about choosing a family to nurture and care for their child. However, this pain is someday replaced by strength. When a mother makes the unselfish decision to give her child a lifetime of special opportunities through adoption, she is rewarded with peace of mind by knowing that she did the very best thing for her child at this time in her life.

At the Christian Child Placement Service we know that choosing the best option with an unplanned pregnancy is a very difficult decision. We provide information on all options with an unexpected pregnancy so birth parents can make the decision about what option is right for them and their baby.

Christian Child Placement Service
e-mail: adopt@nmcch.org
http://www.adoptnewmexico.org/
http://www.facebook.com/Adoption.aChoiceforLife
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Giving up a Baby for Adoption in New Mexico

Is adoption the right choice for you and for your child? How can you make a plan that will meet your needs and your child's needs?

Here are some questions that may help you as you plan for your and your child's future. This isn't every question you may have, but it will get you started with some answers.

How can adoption be a good choice for my baby and me?
If you're not ready to be a parent, you can still give your baby the gift of life by choosing adoption.

Can I choose the family for my baby?
Yes! We have many adoptive couples who have been studied and are approved and waiting for a child.

How much will my child know about me?
Regardless of the type of adoption plan, you will want to provide a thorough social and medical history for your child. If you develop an adoption plan that includes ongoing contact, your child will know about you what you share with him/her.

Does the expectant father have any rights?
Both you and the expectant father have rights. If you disagree about adoption or you no longer have a relationship with him, we will work with him and/or the courts to determine his rights.

How can I be sure that my child will be well cared for?
There are standards that every prospective adoptive family must meet which are set by both this agency and the state of New Mexico. Families are thoroughly assessed before being approved for adoption, and a caseworker will make visits to the adoptive family after placement to ensure your child's well-being.

Do I need an attorney, or do I pay my agency to assist me with the adoption?
By using this licensed adoption agency, you will not need an attorney, if you do need an attorney, we will pay those costs for you. This agency provides all services to you at no cost.

Can I get help with medical and living expenses while I'm making an adoption plan?
Assistance with medical and living expenses is available through this agency. For details about how we can help you in your particular circumstances, contact us.

Experience Matters!
Since 1979, the Christian Child Placement Service has counseled expectant parents facing unplanned pregnancies, and aided them with their adoption plan.

We are located locally here in New Mexico; Christian Child Placement Service is the oldest licensed
adoption agency in the state of New Mexico.

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Questions Considering Adoption

As you consider adoption, here are some questions to ask yourself:

•Do you feel like your baby would have a better life if he/she were raised by a married couple who could offer him/her more than you can right now?

•Do you think that your chances of accomplishing your personal goals would be greater if you were not a parent at this time in your life?

•If you could choose the parents to adopt your child, would that make you feel more comfortable with adoption?

•If you knew that you could tell your child your reasons for choosing adoption, do you think that would make your adoption decision easier?

•If you were able to receive counseling and emotional support both during and after your pregnancy, would that help you deal with making an adoption plan?

•If you knew that all of the adoptive parents you had to choose from had first been required to spend years going through an extensive screening process before being approved to adopt a child, would that help you feel more certain about your child’s safety and security?

•If you could talk to someone who was in the process of placing a child for adoption or who had already placed her child for adoption, would that help answer some of your personal questions?

At the Christian Child Placement Service we know that choosing the best option with an unplanned pregnancy is a very difficult decision. We want to provide information on all options so a fully informed decision can be made allowing birthparnts can decide what is the best option for their unexpected pregnancy.

Christian Child Placement Services
e-mail: adopt@nmcch.org
http://www.adoptnewmexico.org/
http://www.facebook.com/Adoption.aChoiceforLife
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unexpected pregnancy support; first-trimester

During pregnancy, a miracle unfolds inside you. Your baby's growing, your body's changing, and your hormones are surging. There are plenty of things you can do to make your journey as safe and enjoyable as possible and to prepare for what's to come.

First-trimester tasks, a helpful guide

• Make sure you're really pregnant
• Take your prenatal vitamin
• Investigate health insurance
• Choose a caregiver
• Make a prenatal appointment
• Consult your caregiver about medications you're taking
• If you smoke, quit
• Stop drinking alcohol
• Cut down on caffeine
• Make sure your activities are pregnancy-safe
• Start avoiding hazardous foods
• Do your best to eat well
• Stock your kitchen with healthy stuff
• Get relief from morning sickness
• Go to bed early
• Consider your options for prenatal testing
• Learn the signs of a pregnancy problem
• Think about when and how you'll announce your pregnancy
• Follow your baby's development
• Get ready to see or hear your baby
• Drink water
• Sneak in a pregnancy power nap
• Try a relaxation technique
• Take a quick walk
• Track your weight gain
• Do something nice for yourself

Follow the link if you would like to read details about each of these tasks:
http://www.babycenter.com/0_the-ultimate-pregnancy-to-do-list-first-trimester_10341205.bc

As you can see there are a lot of things to consider while pregnant, especially if this is an unexpected pregnancy there are more.  If you would like support during an unexpected pregnancy please contact us, we would be glad to inform you about all of your options with an unexpected pregnancy so you can make the best choice for you and your baby.

Christian Child Placement Service
e-mail: adopt@nmcch.org
http://www.adoptnewmexico.org/
http://www.facebook.com/Adoption.aChoiceforLife
1-800-553-2229 (BABY)
text/call: 575-714-0246

Lullaby For a Birthmom

Michael Pearce Donley's tribute to birthmothers. "Birthmoms are heroes," Michael says. "and it's time they had a song to honor them." This was recorded live on January 30, 2010, a few days after it was written.

We provide information on all options with an unexpected pregnancy so birth parents can make the decision about what option is right for them and their baby. Contact us today for more information!  We are a pregnancy resource center and Licensed Adoption Agency here to help!

Christian Child Placement Service
e-mail: adopt@nmcch.org
http://www.adoptnewmexico.org/
http://www.facebook.com/Adoption.aChoiceforLife
1-800-553-2229 (BABY)

Ethical Adoption Practice in New Mexico; SENATE JUDICIARY

Dear Advocates for Ethical Adoption Practice in our State:

THANKS ONCE AGAIN TO EACH OF YOU! ! Yesterday morning (3/8/11) HB 125 (adoption services) and HB 158 (adoption advertising) got a “do pass” in the Senate Public Affairs. They are now being scheduled for our last, possibly most rigorous committee SENATE JUDICIARY. They could be heard anytime in the next few days so please contact members of Senate Judiciary promptly asking them to vote yes on these bills. The end is close!

RECAP OF THE PROBLEM Over the last ten years, adoption in New Mexico has fallen prey to profit-driven, out of state adoption businesses not licensed here. NM licensed professionals and vulnerable residents involved in an adoption process often face a serious crisis. These Predatory adoption businesses attract unsuspecting birth parents and adoptive parents to them through large-scale advertising. They provide informal but costly adoption services for months. They wait until the last moment to contact NM licensed professionals to furnish the minimum legally required adoption service. With much hanging in the balance, we discover that those we represent may have been misinformed of the facts involved in their adoption, and their rights and requirements in a New Mexico adoption process during a most emotionally vulnerable time.

HB125 (Adoption Services) expands the definition of adoption service and requires NM licensure for those who provide those services within our state. It would also require an accounting to and approval from a NM Court for disbursements paid on behalf of an adoption before a NM child may be moved to another state, (provides more jurisdiction). It also provides for more penalties for violators.

HB 158 (Adoption Advertising) would require that out of state adoption businesses not licensed or permitted to provide adoption services here to say so in their advertisements. The public is not able to determine who is a legitimate adoption service provider in this advertising. It also provides for more penalties for violators.

1) Please contact Senator Richard Martinez, Chair of Senate Judiciary (below). Ask if he can help HB158 and HB125 sponsored by Representative Al Park be heard together (as soon as possible of course). The bills were meant to be heard together. (Briefly there wasn’t a quorum when HB125 was voted on and had to go back this afternoon (for a sure YES vote) but causing a possible day’s lag behind HB158.

2) Call or email the members of Senate Judiciary (below). Ask them to VOTE YES on House Bills HB125 -Adoption Services and HB158 -Adoption Advertising. Attend this committee meeting to stand in support of it.

Ask all Senate Judiciary members (below) to vote YES on HB 125 (adoption services) and HB158 (adoption advertising). Please use your own words, pictures or whatever. Include your name and your address. Help us close legal loop-holes used by predatory adoption businesses in New Mexico. Restore ethical practice in adoption. To see the full legislation go to www.nmlegis.gov

SENATE JUDICIARY
Meets Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays – 2:30 p.m. - Room 321

Senator / Role on Senate Judiciary Committee / District / County / Phone / Email

Sen. Richard C. Martinez, Chair
Dist. 5, Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Santa Fe Co.
505-986-4487
rcmartinez@email.com

Sen. Peter Wirth, Vice Chair
Dist 25, Santa Fe
505-986-4276
Peter.wirth@nmlegis.gov

Sen. Tim Eichenberg, member
Dist. 15, Bernalillo
505-986-4859
Tim.eichenberg@nmlegis.gov

Sen. Eric G. Griego
Dist. 14, Bernalillo & Valencia
505-986-4862
Eric.griego@nmlegis.gov

Sen. Clinton D. Harden
Dist. 7, Colfax, Curry, Quay, San Miguel, Taos & Union
505-986-4369
charden@theosogroup.com

Sen. Linda M. Lopez
Dist. 11, Bernalillo
505-986-4737
Linda.lopez@nmlegis.gov

Sen. Cisco McSorley
Dist. 16, Bernalillo
505-986-4389
Cisco.mcsorley@nmlegis.gov

Sen. Sander Rue
Dist. 23, Bernalillo & Sandoval
505-986-4375
sanderrue@comcast.net

Sen. John C. Ryan
Dist. 10, Bernalillo & Sandoval
505-986-4373
jmailto:johnchrisryan@yahoo.com

Sen. Michael S. Sanchez
Dist. 29, Valencia
505-986-4727
senatormssanchez@aol.com

Sen. William H. Payne
Dist. 20, Bernalillo
505-986-4703
William.payne@nmlegis.gov

Christian Child Placement Service
e-mail: adopt@nmcch.org
http://www.adoptnewmexico.org/
http://www.facebook.com/Adoption.aChoiceforLife
1-800-553-2229 (BABY) ex.14 *24/7*

New Mexico Licensed Adoption Agency

Adoption is a loving parenting option in which an expectant mom has the unique opportunity to provide a quality of life for their child that they may not otherwise be able to offer him/her at this time. It is a loving and courageous plan made because they are able to put their child's needs before their own, knowing that he/she deserves something more than they can provide at this point in their life.

The face of adoption looks much different now than it did in previous generations. Adoption today gives pregnant women the opportunity to create their own unique adoption plan. An expectant parent will be able to hand-pick the adoptive family, talk with them, meet them and correspond with them through letters and pictures through this agency allowing them to stay connected as the child grows. They can develop their own desired plan with support from their adoption caseworker.  

Though adoption is a positive decision for an expectant mom and their child, the decision does not come without difficulties and challenges. Making a plan for the child to become a permanent part of someone else’s family is not an easy choice. Grief and loss are natural emotions they will feel as they think about choosing a family to nurture and care for their child. However, this pain is someday replaced by strength. When a mother makes the unselfish decision to give her child a lifetime of special opportunities through adoption, she is rewarded with peace of mind by knowing that she did the very best thing for her child.

We provide information on all of your options with an unexpected pregnancy so you can make the decision about what option is right for you and your baby. Contact us today!

Christian Child Placement Service
e-mail: adopt@nmcch.org
http://www.adoptnewmexico.org/
http://www.facebook.com/Adoption.aChoiceforLife
1-800-553-2229 (BABY) ex.14 *24/7*

dont want baby

Getting pregnant unexpectedly and unprepared may be very shocking!  When the expectant mom starts to look at all her choices with the pregnancy/baby it will likely be hard to know what to do.

Deciding that they are not going to parent the baby is a big choice.

Even if a mom and/or dad has chosen to parent their baby but then later they choose that raising the child is too difficult, help is available.

We are here to support expectant moms emotionally, physically, and possibly financially while they are looking at all of their options with an unplanned pregnancy.

We are a pregnancy resource center and Licensed Adoption Agency;  we help parents understand all of their options so they can choose what is best for them and their baby.

Contact us today!

call: 1-800-553-2229 (BABY)
text/call: 575-714-0246
e-mail: adopt@nmcch.org
website: http://www.adoptnewmexico.org/
fb: http://www.facebook.com/Adoption.aChoiceforLife

Eastern New Mexico University Adoption Help

We are a local Adoption Agency here in Portales, New Mexico and support and assist birth parents throughout the adoption process.

Considering adoption is a big decision, it takes a tremendous amount of unselfish love. Choosing an agency to work with while considering adoption is vital. There are large out of state facilitators and for profit agencies that want to use birth parents for the precious child they are considering placing for adoption. Ultimately they are not considering the current emotional needs of the birthparents, and continued emotional needs in the long run after the birth of the child. 

We care about people experiencing an unplanned pregnancy! We will help them look at the pros and cons of each of their options so they can choose what is best for them and their baby. We will support them throughout whatever decision they make.

We have approved adoptive families that live in New Mexico and that live out of state. So by choosing to work with our local adoption agency that will support them, they can also choose a local family or a family from out of state depending on their desires. The key is that we are a local agency that will not defraud birth parents we will support them and enable them to follow through with their choice knowing they have continued support to achieve their goal with their pregnancy.

At the Christian Child Placement Service we know that choosing the best option with an unplanned pregnancy is a very difficult decision. We want to provide information on all of options so a fully informed decision can be made so birthparnts can decide what is the best option for their unexpected pregnancy.

Christian Child Placement Services
e-mail: adopt@nmcch.org
http://www.adoptnewmexico.org/
http://www.facebook.com/Adoption.aChoiceforLife
1-800-553-2229 (BABY) ex.14 *24/7*

Ethical Adoption Practice in New Mexico, Bills to be Heard by Senate Public Affairs Committee

THANKS ONCE AGAIN TO ALL OF YOU, Bills HB 125 and HB 158 passed the House and is now assigned to Senate Public Affairs Committee and will probably be heard Thursday or Friday (March 3rd or 4th ) of this week (or Tues March 8th) so we need to respond quickly.

Let the Senators below know how you’re connected to the adoption community and why ethical adoption practice is important to you. Paste pictures of your children into your emails or speak passionately of how important it is to you that birth parents, adoptees and adoptive parents are supported in an ethical, fully legal adoption process in our State.

Thank you again for your commitment, passion & action needed to turn these bills into New Mexico law. We’re getting closer! Time is getting short! We need your calls and emails to keep coming in order to get these bills passed. To see the full legislation go to http://www.nmlegis.gov/

RECAP OF THE PROBLEM Over the last ten years, adoption in New Mexico has fallen prey to profit-driven, out of state adoption businesses not licensed here. NM licensed professionals and vulnerable residents involved in an adoption process often face a serious crisis. These Predatory adoption businesses attract unsuspecting birth parents and adoptive parents to them through large-scale advertising. They provide informal but costly adoption services for months. They wait until the last moment to contact NM licensed professionals to furnish the minimum legally required adoption service. With much hanging in the balance, we discover that those we represent may have been misinformed of the facts involved in their adoption, and their rights and requirements in a New Mexico adoption process during a most emotionally vulnerable time.

HB125 (Adoption Services) expands the definition of adoption service and requires NM licensure for those who provide those services within our state. It would also require an accounting to and approval from a NM Court for disbursements paid on behalf of an adoption before a NM child may be moved to another state, (provides more jurisdiction). It also provides for more penalties for violators.

HB 158 (Adoption Advertising) would require that out of state adoption businesses not licensed or permitted to provide adoption services here to say so in their advertisements. The public is not able to determine who is a legitimate adoption service provider in this advertising. It also provides for more penalties for violators.

1) Call or email the 8 members of Senate Public Affairs Committee (below). Ask them to VOTE YES on House Bills HB125 -Adoption Services and HB158 -Adoption Advertising. Include your name and your address. Attend this committee meeting to stand in support of these bills.

SENATE PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Meets Tuesday, Thursday, Fridays – 2:30 p.m. - Room 303

Sen. Dede Feldman, Chair
Dist. 13 Bernalillo
505-986-4482
Dede.Fedlman@nmlegis.gov

Sen. Tim Eichenberg, Vice Chair
Dist. 15, Bernalillo
505-986-4859
Tim.eichenberg@nmlegis.gov

Sen. Eric G. Griego, member
14, Bernalillo & Valencia
505-986-4862
Eric.griego@nmlegis.gov

Sen. Vernon Asbill, member
Dist. 34,
Eddy & Otero
505-986-4393
vernon@asbillforsenate.com

Sen. Mark Boitano, member
Dist 18
Bernalillo
505-986-4366
boitanom@aol.com

Mary Jane Garcia, Member
Dist. 36 Dona Ana
505-986-4726
Maryjane.garcia@nmlegis.gov

Cynthia Nava, Member
Dist. 31, Dona Ana
505-986-4834
Cynthia.nava@nmlegis.gov

William F. Burt
Dist. 40, Dona Ana & Otero
505-986-1414
Bill.burt@nmlegis.gov

Christian Child Placement Services

e-mail: adopt@nmcch.org
http://www.adoptnewmexico.org/
http://www.facebook.com/Adoption.aChoiceforLife
1-800-553-2229 (BABY) ex.14 *24/7*

Pregnant in High School & Considering Adoption

Thousands of young women and men choose to make an adoption plan for their unborn children, and many families turn to infant adoption as a way to build their family. There may be any number of reasons why the birth parents make this choice, but what is consistent is that they want the very best for their children and feel that adoption can provide it. They entrust the raising of their children to loving, adoptive parents because they cannot parent their children at this time. Christian Child Placement Service has been assisting birth parents and bringing families together through infant adoption for more than 30 years.

Infant adoption is the adoption of a newborn or very young child whose birth parent has made the difficult decision that she is unable to parent at that point. These parents love and wish that they could parent their children but feel that adoptive placement is the best decision for their children. The parents relinquish their rights voluntarily. The majority of birth parents who take part in infant adoptions select and meet the prospective adoptive parents and want some level of openness in their adoption, which refers to a level of contact after the placement.

There is no easy solution to an unplanned pregnancy. Each option with an unexpected pregnancy is hard and has its own difficulties. The birth parent can empower themselves by getting as much information as they can get about their options. So they can carefully and weigh each option to be able to make the right decision for them and their baby.


Christian Child Placement Services
e-mail: adopt@nmcch.org
http://www.adoptnewmexico.org/
http://www.facebook.com/Adoption.aChoiceforLife
1-800-553-2229 (BABY) ex.14 *24/7*