Adoptive Families Blog

Lifetime's Founder Shares Her Vision

Lifetime's Founder Mardie Caldwell knows the deep-seated need that motivates couples to seek adoption, having endured seven miscarriages before turning to adoption. Mardie's experience drove her desire to help others realize the joy of parenthood through adoption, and she opened Lifetime Adoption in 1986.

“I love to see people’s dreams come true!" she says. "I want adoption to be successful for everyone – the birth family, the adoptive parents, and the children."

Keep reading to learn more about Lifetime Adoption, how adoption has changed over the years, and get Mardie's #1 tip for hopeful adoptive couples!

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Topics: adoption expert Mardie Caldwell, Mardie Caldwell

It can be overwhelming to begin researching adoption professionals, trying to find the right one for you and your family. Among other tasks, you'll need to check out their website and Better Business Bureau rating, as well as talk to a representative from their company on the phone.

To help you simplify your adoption research, we're providing some quick info on what you can expect with a Lifetime adoption. Keep reading to learn about our ratings, reputation, professionals, and our Founder!

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Topics: Adoption services, Open Adoption, reviews of Lifetime Adoption, Mardie Caldwell, Adoption Professionals

"Children are a heritage from the Lord and a reward from Him."
-Psalm 127:3.

Get tips on how you and your spouse can pray for each other while you wait for a birth mother to choose you!

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Topics: Mardie Caldwell, Waiting to Adopt, how to handle the adoption wait, adoption wait, Christian Adoption, Adoption prayer, praying for your adoption

Lifetime's mission is to build positive, life-long relationships between adoptive parents and birth mothers for the sake of the child. We want to see each adoptive family realize their dream, and to provide every birth mother with the choice of a loving adoptive family who meets what they're seeking.

So what sets us apart from other adoption companies? What is the 'Lifetime difference' that leads to success in newborn adoption? Keep reading to find out!

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Topics: customer service, Lifetime Adoption, reviews of Lifetime Adoption, reviews of Lifetime Adoptions, Mardie Caldwell, adoption expert Mardie Caldwell

We're excited to welcome Lifetime's Founder and experienced adoptive mom, Mardie Caldwell, for a LIVE webinar next Monday!

Adoptive parents in all phases of their story are invited to attend this free webinar. Anyone just starting to think about adoption, actively waiting to adopt, or newly parenting a child through adoption will find this webinar helpful! The webinar will begin at 4:00 pm Pacific time on Monday, July 10th. 

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Topics: Domestic Adoption, Open Adoption, Adoption webinar, Infant adoption, domestic infant adoption, adoption webinars, Mardie Caldwell, adoptive parenting

Lifetime's Founder and CEO Mardie Caldwell is also an adoptive mother herself. Among many other roles, Mardie is an author, adoption expert, business coach, and Certified Open Adoption Practitioner.

She's shared that she feels her role as an adoptive mother is the most important! The journey that led Mardie to adopt her son around 30 years ago was life-changing, and she often shares through her testimony.

Keep scrolling to read her prayer to hopeful adoptive parents!

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Topics: Adoption Prayer Bracelet, Adoption prayer, praying for your adoption, Mardie Caldwell, adoption expert Mardie Caldwell, Waiting to Adopt, adoption wait

Lifetime founder, Mardie Caldwell, often reflects on how a heart focused on gratitude was one of the things that pulled her through several miscarriages, infertility, and waiting to adopt. This time of year can certainly be a mixed experience for many. Whether you’re celebrating a victory, mourning a loss, or wading through a time of transition or waiting, there is always something to give thanks for.

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Topics: giving thanks, thanksgiving, Mardie Caldwell

As the eldest of five children, I grew up with three brothers and one sister. Starting when I was young, I loved to help my mom out in caring for them. Watching children felt natural to me, and I knew that when I grew up, I wanted to be a mom. I enjoyed collecting baby clothes and blankets, and kept them stored away for the child I would have one day.

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Topics: infertility to adoption,, Infant adoption, Mardie Caldwell, adoption expert, adoption expert Mardie Caldwell, Infertility, failed fertility treatments, fertility treatments

Today, I want to share some tips with you that'll really help optimize your adoption profile, so that you stand out to potential birth mothers:

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Topics: Adoption profile, Adoption parent profiles, Adoption Tips, Mardie Caldwell

As an adoptive mother, it's part of my life's mission to help other adoptive parents adjust to life after adoption. Here are my top 4 keys that will lead to your parenting success after you've adopted a baby or child:

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Topics: Open Adoption, Adoption Tips, Domestic Adoption, Mardie Caldwell, older child adoption, adopting an older child, adoption tip