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Protecting the natural right of mothers to nurture their children

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Welcome to Origins-USA.org

Support Origins-USA's Work

Origins-USA, the voice of mothers who lost children to adoption, is a national tax-exempt non-profit organization standing up to the adoption industry.  With support from members, Origins-USA works to increase public awareness of how adoption separation affects mothers and to bring about legislative changes to protect the rights of mothers to nurture their children.  Read more: Why support Origins-USA?

Join or donate (tax-deductible).  Support Origins-USA's work by becoming a paid member for just $5 a year. Please give more if you can.   

Subscribe to email list and receive occasional news and announcements about adoption, mothers' rights, and making the voices of mothers who lost children to adoption heard (members and donors are automatically subscribed)

Annual Board Meeting - Tuesday, August 31, 2010, held via teleconference. (Call-in Access and Agenda)

 

New Mothers' Stories

2010

I was 14 when I got pregnant and never wanted to give up my daughter but everyone else wanted me to.  The day after I gave birth I tried to get her back but was told I could not change my mind.  Ashley, Oregon

2008

I'm not a typical birthmom. I was 30 when I had my daughter.  Jody, Pennsylvania.

1982
I am a success story and I wish to be an example for your cause....My sister hired an attorney for me.  I kept my baby.  Maggie Driver, Pennsylvania

1988
When my mom found out I was pregnant I was sent to a Catholic maternity home while my boyfriend went on with his life...  Niki


 

What's New at Origins-USA:

Origins-USA Spring/Summer Newsletter is now available online. (Read).

The annual meeting will be held via telephone conference call on Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at 8 PM Eastern, 5 PM Pacific.  Details are in the Spring/Summer 2010 Mothers In Action Newsletter (Read).

Origins-USA speaks out for mothers in response to several recent news stories.  Read more and comment

Help spread the word with the new Origins-USA flier!  Read more and comment

Swedish author seeks "surrogate mothers" to talk about their experiences.  Read more and comment

Origins-USA's compelling new video - Hear Our Voices! Read more and comment

Hear Mothers' Voices & Help Protect Mothers' Rights

Help spread the word with the new Origins-USA flier! 

Tell your story and read the stories of mothers and fathers who lost children to adoption - Mothers' Stories.

Read Origins-USA's stand on keeping families together, mothers' rights, and more - Position Papers.

Explore links to Members' Websites, Blogs, and Videos which support the natural right of mothers to nurture their children.

Watch Origins-USA's video, Hear Our Voices!

Read Origins-USA's Journalists' Guide on Adoption Language, or contact Origins-USA for an interview or assistance with stories on mothers who lost children to adoption - Media Information.

Find Support and Information

Discover supportive and informative Books, Movies & Music for people separated by adoption.

Members Only:  Connect with other members through the private opt-in Member Directory.

 
 

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