Adoption in Florida – the Journey of an Expectant Mom

Without an expectant mother who makes an adoption plan, there would be no adoption! Many times, the birth mom becomes an afterthought in the adoption process. Many assume “she didn’t want her baby, it was an unplanned pregnancy anyway. She’s fine living her life now.” My prayer is that Deana’s* story changes that for you.

Terri’s Adoption Experience with CFS

Do you wonder if adoption is right for you and your baby? Just because you contact a CFS Caseworker does not mean you have to know whether you definitely want to make an adoption plan or not. You’re just getting information and trying to understand the process.

Affect of Overturning Roe vs Wade on CFS

Our Journey with CFS

Our journey was very God-controlled. When we knew He was directing us toward adoption, we began Googling different agencies and quickly became overwhelmed at the many options. This led us to set the computer down, confused about finding the best decision and questioning how we were supposed to know what God would want from us.

The Story of Hazel

Arthur and I knew early in our dating relationship that we would one day plan to adopt. We could not have fathomed the journey God would lead us on. When we were ready, we researched adoption agencies in our community and knew CFS would be a great fit. We adopted our son, Sam, in early

God Makes the Connection – CFS Family Times Spring 2022

CFS gets our fair share of interesting calls. It is this same immediate access to a “real” person that allows CFS Caseworkers to assist women who have an unplanned pregnancy. Giving Help, Giving Hope, because of YOU!

Journey to Waylon Michael: Part 9 – Our Story

I totally believe that God always has a plan for our lives.  If you would have told me 10 years ago that my basketball teammate from high school would end up handing me our Waylon, I would have laughed. There is a reason that God places things on our heart and there is always a

Journey to Waylon Michael: Part 8 – Coming Home

The day I knew Michael and Waylon were finally coming home seemed like the longest day ever.  Michael flew with Waylon from Florida to St. Louis.  Then he had a 2-hour drive home.  He got home in the evening and we were finally all reunited and the girls got to meet and hold Waylon for

Journey to Waylon Michael: Part 7 – Michael’s Traveling Experience

What an experience today. I woke up in Sarasota, Florida with a 2-week old by my side and tonight we are home for good. The little guy did amazing and I got to see the good in people all day today. We had a 2-hour car ride to the Orlando Airport, 2.5 hours at the

Journey to Waylon Michael: Part 6 – Traveling & Florida

We had decided that the best and easiest plan for our traveling was to both travel down together, then I would leave on Sunday to get back home to the girls.  Addi and Lucy started school the day we left for Florida.  That was so hard.  Addi was starting her first year of kindergarten, so