Birthmother

Retreats

We offer free and confidential support 24/7 via text, phone, or email.

Retreats for Birthmothers After Making an Adoption Plan for Their Child

PROVIDING SUPPORT

It is our hope that we create a positive and supportive retreat that meets the need, in some way, of every birthmother that attends. From our experience, the support network retreats provide is a huge benefit to birthmothers. We have heard from several birthmothers that these retreats were more helpful for them than any counseling they had received.


The program emphasizes providing you with valuable tools to help you continue growing as a person and cope with your adoption plan in a positive way. Birthmothers who have worked with any agency or attorney are encouraged to attend. Wherever you are in your journey, you are not alone here! 

Our 2023
Retreat Dates

UPCOMING RETREAT

Spring - April 11-13, 2023

Fall - TBD

  • The overnight retreats costs $100 per person and birth mothers can secure their spot with a $10 deposit.

  • Scholarship opportunities may be available

Our 2025
Retreat Dates

UPCOMING RETREAT

Spring - April 11-13, 2025

Fall - TBD

  • The overnight retreats costs $100 per person and birthmothers can secure their spot with a $10 deposit.

  • Scholarship opportunities may be available

Stephani

Birthmother

Stephani is a birthmother to Carter Rose, born and placed in an open adoption after a cryptic pregnancy in 2020. With over a decade working in mental health, this alt mom takes pride in expanding the definition of motherhood, encouraging others to embrace themselves along the way.

By Birthmothers, For Birthmothers

Our retreat encourages the building of a support network and resources among those who attend. Not only is the retreat for birthmothers, but it was also designed and is facilitated by birthmothers as well.


Lori, Caroline and Stephani work their hardest to ensure the retreat is a safe, welcoming environment where you will have the opportunity to express your thoughts and concerns with other birthmothers, so you can explore your adoption journey without fear of judgment.

Retreat Facilitator Team

Lori

Birthmother

Lori is a passionate birthmother and adoption professional with over 30 years experience in social services. She is the mother to 3 adult daughters, 1 she made an adoption plan for and 2 she parented. Lori advocates strongly for open adoptions that provide adoptees access to the pieces of their life puzzle. She also believes that appropriate post placement supports to birth parents are crucial to the well being of these parents. She has facilitated birth parent retreats and support groups for over 10 years and hosts retreats in Ohio and Florida. She is honored to have been selected to present at several National and international adoption conferences. Lori is a proud graduate of the University of Kentucky and still considers KY “home”.

Caroline McDermott

Birthmother

Caroline is the birthmother of Abby, whom she made an open adoption plan in 2012. Caroline is a swim coach and teacher and enjoys helping others learn and grow.

A Note From
Our Facilitators

“These services were created to help you gain the support you need post-placement. As birthmothers ourselves, we understand the grief you may be experiencing. We know what it’s like to feel alone and misunderstood. You are not alone here; we get it!


Adoption is a life-long decision and that decision deserves life-long support! Our post-placement services encourage the building of a support network and resources among those who participate.”

We welcome your questions! Please feel free to call or email Sarah Bozsik at sarah@cfkadopt.org.

Birthmothers Retreat Registration Form

BIRTHmothers

What are your
next steps?

When you feel ready, we can meet with you face to face at a time and place of your choosing. You’re welcome to bring along a friend, family member, or anyone else you may want to be involved!

 

We encourage all parents to be actively involved throughout the decision-making process in order to help us identify what is most important to you, including choosing your adoptive family and deciding what level of on-going contact is right for you. Caring for Kids will be by your side every step of the way.

 

If you have further questions regarding Caring for Kids provides for expectant parents, please call/text 330-294-9811, email us at options@cfkadopt.org or complete our Contact Us form. 


You can rest assured that any and all calls or emails you make will remain confidential.