Lighthouse Thoughts

  The best time to try is when your child has just woken up from a nap and is well rested. Spit happens- remember bibs are for spit up Because every child is different, always check with your child’s pediatrician before introducing new foods. Give your baby your undivided attention during mealtime. Use a rubber […]

If you are now experiencing a pregnancy that you did not plan for, you may be considering adoption. At Beacon House, once you have contacted us for an adoption consultation, our Adoption Coordinator will assist you in determining what your needs are, your options, and how we can help. You will review: •Why you are […]

Beacon House is very thankful to report that during the recent flooding in Baton Rouge, our office was not flooded. That was not the case for many friends and families. Catastrophic flooding has devastated many homes in the area. Authorities have so many applications for aid that they can’t keep up.  We encourage anyone who […]

Adoption is not a second choice. To imply that adoption is a second choice suggests that adding a child to a family via the process of adoption is second best.  First and foremost, Adoption is a means to expand a family. While a number of families adopt after experiencing infertility, some families chose adoption to grow […]

Birth Fathers are often left out of the adoption discussion.  It’s not because Birth fathers are less important, but because less than 25 % participate in an adoption plan for their child. A birthmother may not know where the birth father is, or is unable to name the birth father.  In many cases, a termination […]

An adoption profile book is the tool that is used to provide birthparents with adoptive families’ information in a non-identifying way. Photographs tell the life story of the adoptive parents and provides insight into their interest, lifestyle, and values. The photographs in the profile book are what birthparents use determine which family they chose to […]

A Finalization hearing for an adoption typically occurs at six to eight months after placement of the child with the adoptive family.  Adoptions can be finalized once a termination of parental rights has been completed and Postplacement reports have been completed.   An adoption can be finalized in the adoptive parent’s state of residence or […]

Baby’s first year, is just the beginning of the firsts with your child. During that first year, it is a learning curve. You will learn your child’s likes and dislikes, strengths and weakness. Your child may be easy to put to bed, or want to stay up all night. Days may be filled with playdates or […]