First, I would like to start off by saying that I began my adoption process at age 18. I was young but knew that taking responsibility for my child meant giving him the best possible life. In that, I chose adoption. I spent time looking at several agencies and interviewed with many. I chose AIM because when you call you get an actual person on the phone who is polite and caring and willing to help in any situation. Additionally, I chose AIM because they are a Christian agency, one that places children with Christian families. The staff at AIM Adoptions consists of men and women who have been touched in one way or another by the adoption process (whether that be an adopted child, birth mother, adoptive family, etc). This is what makes AIM so unique to other agencies. They will go more than out of their way to ensure that you get the best possible care throughout your pregnancy and post-pregnancy regardless if you place your child. I chose AIM because of their flexibility between open, semi-open, and closed options. Going into the process I wanted to have a completely closed adoption but understood that I could change my option within the process (and did). The staff makes sure you know exactly what you are signing. There are laws in place to make sure you do not sign any papers while on any kind of medication. AIM makes sure to go through what you are signing and answer any questions before birth as well as after. I do not believe that this agency or any agency are vultures who are waiting to take anyone's child without consent. I do not regret my decision to place my baby boy three years ago. I knew exactly what I was signing and knew the repercussions of such a signature. There are of course difficult times and emotions to be sorted through, but my son is with a wonderful family and I am able to hear from them frequently. AIM's staff will try their best to reconnect relationships that have lost touch. That is to say they are human and can only do their best. Another wonderful fact about AIM is that they are more than willing to offer post-adoption counseling as well as get together with you to talk. My experience with the this agency and it's staff has been a completely loving and open environment. The men and women on staff have become dearest acquaintances and friends. They have helped me and continue to help me through the hardest decision of my life.
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