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A Free Gift Of
Service Offered By The Sacred Portion Children’s Outreach To Help Bring Children and Families Together
It seems
that everywhere we go we encounter people who have contemplated adoption, but haven’t moved beyond the thinking stage.
Often times this is because they don’t know where to turn or how to get started in an adoption process. The process
itself may feel overwhelming. For some, the cost is prohibitive and stands in the way of fulfilling their desire to
take a child into their home. Just as there as concierges in the hotel industry and other business fields, we perceive
a need for the role of concierge to be expanded to the field of adoption.
The Sacred
Portion Children’s Outreach is made up of people having a heart for adoption and a burden for those children in need
of families. We are adoption advocates. Most of us are adoptive parents ourselves, thus having the experience
and wisdom to guide others. We know adoption inside out from personal experience and stand in a position to act as Adoption
Concierges for other families going through the process. We will do this as a free gift of simple service.
The process
of adopting a child parallels the biological process of conception, pregnancy and delivery. As Adoption Concierges,
we are available to families throughout the various stages of their adoption process.
STAGE 1 - CONCEPTION
As the idea of adoption
is first conceived in the mind and heart, we offer information and resources to get you headed in the right direction.
We have information packets available outlining the first steps that need to be taken, pertinent phone numbers and addresses,
articles on adoption and a list of helpful resources, including possible sources of financial assistance. We also
have a lending library of books on various aspects of adoption. Our information packet contains a listing of adoption
agencies and guidelines for how to choose an agency.
The paperwork process
involved in adoption can feel cumbersome. The adoption agency that you choose to work with will give you step by step
instructions for completing your dossier. However, because adoption agencies are usually very busy, we are available
to offer some personal coaching as you make your way through the layers of paperwork.
STAGE 2 - EXPECTANCY
Once you have breathed
a sigh of relief over the completion of your paperwork, you enter a stage of expectancy as you wait for the referral of your
child. This can be an emotionally trying time as that wait can sometimes seem interminable and requires a great mustering
of patience. We are available to offer support and encouragement and to ease the worries and wonderings associated with
this phase of the adoption process. Some of us have experienced “miscarriages” in our adoption journeys
and, while this is not common place, we stand ready to help you back on your feet to try again, should this be your experience.
STAGE 3 - DELIVERY
With the referral of a
child comes the same joy and thrill associated with birth. In addition to rejoicing with you, we will offer travel tips
should your adoption take you overseas. If you have concerns about the child who has been referred to you, we can steer
you in the direction of adoption specialists who can address those concerns.
The need for support,
assistance and love is critical at the homecoming stage, for this is when a family wilts or blossoms with the new child.
We know what it’s like to come home exhausted, suffering from jet lag. We may have some insight into sleep problems
or other adjustment issues you experience with your new child. We know what to do and not to do in terms of attachment
and bonding. Best of all, we can share our success stories!
To access our
ADOPTION CONCIERGE SERVICE
call: (406) 586-5773
e-mail us at: sacrdportion@theglobal.net
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