Noelle’s Adoption Journey — Part Three: Learning and Living Through Open Adoption
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This is the first part of a special three-part series written by Noelle, who made an adoption plan for her son 20 years ago. She reached out to share her […]
Noelle’s Adoption Journey — Part Two: Finding the Perfect Family
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This is the first part of a special three-part series written by Noelle, who made an adoption plan for her son 20 years ago. She reached out to share her […]
Noelle’s Adoption Journey — Part One: Where it All Started
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This is the first part of a special three-part series written by Noelle, who made an adoption plan for her son 20 years ago. She reached out to share her […]
Spence-Chapin Services to Families & Children Opening First Arizona Office
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The organization will begin serving Arizonans throughout the state, through its state headquarters in Tucson, Arizona, with additional office locations planned in the coming months to open in Maricopa County. “It is […]
Meet Isabella: From Unexpected Labor to Placement Day
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Isabella, a 19-year-old college student on Long Island, awoke one morning in excruciating pain. She rushed to the emergency room with her now-fiancé, unsure what it could be. She was […]
Meet Martha: From Orphanage to University with THRIVE
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“I would love to share my journey with THRIVE. I think a lot of people will see that with good guidance you can go to great lengths. I really do […]
FAQ for our New Parenthood Series: LGBTQ+ Parents Group
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The purpose of this group is to provide a space where LGBTQ+ parent(s) and prospective parents can support one another, learn from each other, and explore topics related to personal […]
Forever, A Birth Mother
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“Spence-Chapin supported me when I chose to place my newborn daughter for adoption in 1989. This very special organization facilitated not only my placement but also our reunion 18 years later, in 2007. Spence-Chapin’s post placement services provided critical care and guidance when I needed it most.”
Highlighting the True Spirit of Collaboration: Our recent visitors from South Africa & Colombia
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Spence-Chapin was honored to host our international partners from South Africa and Colombia in early June, here in New York City! In addition to seeing the sites and attending our […]
How We Advocate for Children Through Our Waiting Child Program
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The Spence-Chapin Way How We Advocate for Children Through Our Waiting Child Program Spence-Chapin was founded on the belief that every child deserves a family. We are committed to ensuring […]