Meredith Shepard, Author at Heart of Adoptions

Jul 06, 2026

Title: Why Does an Adoption Home Study Feel So Invasive? Understanding the Process and Why Honesty Matters

If you’ve started the adoption process, you’ve probably heard someone describe the adoption home study as “invasive.” In fact, it’s one of the most common...Read More Title: Why Does an Adoption Home Study Feel So Invasive? Understanding the Process and Why Honesty Matters

Jun 18, 2026

The HOPE Program: Free Lifelong Support for Birth Mothers After Adoption

Making an adoption plan is one of the most personal and emotional decisions a parent can make. While many people focus on the adoption journey...Read More The HOPE Program: Free Lifelong Support for Birth Mothers After Adoption

May 04, 2026

10 Adoption Myths Expectant Mothers Should Know: Honest, Supportive Information About Your Options

If you’re pregnant and searching questions like “What are my options if I can’t parent?” or “Is adoption confidential?”, you may come across a lot...Read More 10 Adoption Myths Expectant Mothers Should Know: Honest, Supportive Information About Your Options

Mar 20, 2026

Understanding Open Adoption: Support and Options for Expectant Mothers Facing an Unplanned Pregnancy

Finding out you are pregnant when you were not expecting it can bring many emotions: uncertainty, fear, hope, and questions about what the future might...Read More Understanding Open Adoption: Support and Options for Expectant Mothers Facing an Unplanned Pregnancy

Mar 18, 2026

Part 7: Home Study Common Challenges (and How to Overcome Them)

Facing Roadblocks in the Home Study Even with the best preparation, challenges can pop up during the home study process. These hurdles are more common...Read More Part 7: Home Study Common Challenges (and How to Overcome Them)

Mar 16, 2026

10 Reasons Families Trust Heart of Adoptions for Their Adoption Journey

Choosing an adoption professional is one of the most important decisions prospective adoptive parents will make. The right agency should provide guidance, transparency, legal protection,...Read More 10 Reasons Families Trust Heart of Adoptions for Their Adoption Journey

Mar 09, 2026

Supportive Services for Expectant Mothers Considering Adoption

For 25 years, Heart of Adoptions, Inc. has offered compassionate, confidential support to expectant mothers facing unplanned pregnancies. We focus exclusively on adoption and are...Read More Supportive Services for Expectant Mothers Considering Adoption

Mar 05, 2026

When an Adoption Agency Closes: What Every Expectant Mother Needs to Know to Protect Herself

Recently, a Utah adoption agency abruptly closed its doors, leaving hopeful adoptive families — and expectant mothers — without answers or support. Reporting by The...Read More When an Adoption Agency Closes: What Every Expectant Mother Needs to Know to Protect Herself

Mar 05, 2026

When Adoption Agencies Close: How to Avoid the Hidden Financial and Emotional Risks

In early 2026, a Utah adoption agency abruptly shut its doors, leaving hopeful adoptive families and expectant mothers in limbo after months, sometimes years, of...Read More When Adoption Agencies Close: How to Avoid the Hidden Financial and Emotional Risks