When 22-year old Amanda found out she was expecting in October 2010, she was on drugs with no job, car or way to support herself. Realizing what a difficult position she was in, Amanda made a very selfless and noble decision for her baby.

1. How to Show Community Support for Adoption
Adoption, while regulated by federal and state governments, is often made possible through
the efforts of non-profit organizations. Donations and contributions from advocates of
adoption help cover costs for these organizations, so support from the community is
invaluable to these non-profits. The government sets standards and regulations to ensure that
every adopted child is given a safe and secure home, but it is the hard work of volunteers and
professionals at adoption agencies that really impacts these individuals’ lives.
Adoption agencies work with birth mothers, adoptive couples and families, and infants and
young children in need of homes. Through their work, everyone involved in the adoption
process is given an opportunity for a better life. Young women and teens that are facing
unplanned pregnancies and are not yet ready to take on the responsibilities of parenthood
receive individual attention, counseling, housing and medical care to keep mother and baby
healthy. At the same time, they are able to take the time to consider their options and
determine if placing their baby for adoption is the right choice for them. Couples who are
ready to start or grow their own families are given the opportunity to welcome a son or
daughter into their home. And, most importantly, a child gets to grow up and live in a nurturing
environment with a loving family.
Knowing all of the wonderful work that staff and volunteers at adoption agencies are able to
provide, many people choose to support these organizations. It is vital to their success to

2. have the backing of their community. Though some organizations receive federal funding, to
impact and help more people adoption agencies often rely on donations from their supporters.
Today, there are many ways in which individuals can support the work of adoption agencies
from volunteering their time to contributing funds.
Volunteering is a wonderful way to become involved in your community and to show support
for a cause you care about. Volunteers at adoption agencies sometimes work with individuals,
at adoption events, or help the agency keep up with administrative and maintenance duties.
For adoptive couples or families who have been through the adoption process themselves,
volunteering some of their time to talk to prospective couples can help them understand the
benefits and the challenges of adoption. Knowing what to expect when considering adoption
could help a couple open their hearts to a baby or child.
Volunteering your time is priceless and shows true solidarity for the work that the adoption
agencies are doing, but these organizations also rely on contributions. While most of these
organizations are not for profit, they do have salaries to pay and facilities to maintain. In
addition, many organizations have large campuses where birth mothers can live during their
pregnancy. Donations from supporters allow adoption agencies to run organized operations,
maintain nice housing facilities, offer free pre-natal care to young women in need and keep
the cost of adopting a child low. If you want to support a worthy cause in your community,
adoption is certainly one to consider.
About Providence Place
Adopting a child is an important decision that requires careful consideration. Are you
contemplating adoption, or are you already planning to adopt a child? Do you have any idea
about how or where to start? Providence Place of San Antonio, Texas will guide you through
the adoption process while making sure all your questions are answered. Contact us or visit
provplace.org today to learn more about adoption and ways to get involved with our
organization.