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Open adoption offers many benefits for both birth mothers and adoptive families alike. For birth mothers or couples who aren’t ready for parenthood, you can trust that your baby will be placed into a loving and stable home. For adopting families, you can grow your family by welcoming a beautiful baby into your home. But […]

What do you do after the news of an unplanned pregnancy? You may worry that your options are limited. Luckily, you have many possibilities ahead of you aside from abortion. At St. Elizabeth Foundation, we empower you to make the best decision for you and your baby, from raising your baby to placing them with […]

Imagine that a friend or family member comes to you with the surprise that they are adopting. What wonderful, exciting news! What can you do to support them as they take their first steps towards adoption near Lafayette? And what can you do to help alleviate stress where you can? At St. Elizabeth Foundation, we […]

There are many choices to consider throughout your adoption process. Will you adopt internationally or within the states? And do you want to work with a national agency or a local agency? At St. Elizabeth Foundation, we help connect families throughout Louisiana with local adoptions in your home state. By choosing a local adoption agency, […]

When you hold a positive pregnancy test in your hands, your first response may not be awe or tears of joy. You may feel isolated, scared, regretful, or lost. Know that even when faced with an unwanted pregnancy, there are several options available to you near Lake Charles. At St. Elizabeth Foundation, we provide a […]

Every child deserves a happy, healthy home environment. This is true for families formed through adoption, as well. At St. Elizabeth Foundation, we make sure that each of our adopting families can fulfill the roles of a loving mother and father. But what are the benefits of a two-parent household, and how is this important […]

If you are considering adoption, it is crucial to be financially prepared. While a certain annual income is not explicitly required to adopt, families must live over the federal poverty level. In addition to income, adopting families should also take additional expenses into account. From adoption fees to post-placement living expenses, the process calls for […]

In 1973, the ruling of Roe v. Wade by the Supreme Court legalized abortion across the United States. But, in mid-2021 after nearly half a century, this ruling is being challenged. Now that the Supreme Court is revisiting this ruling, the legal rights to protect fetal life are becoming more and more possible. This year, […]

You’ve learned that you’re pregnant. For some, this may be a happy discovery. But for others, it may be quite the opposite. For women who are not ready to begin families, do not have the support of a partner, or simply do not want children, an unplanned pregnancy may be an earth-shattering realization. With simple […]