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May Theme: Mother's Day, BM's day, coping/grief, loss, guilt (May 11 BM Day, May 12 Mother's Day)
June Theme: Gay Pride month, LGBTQ+ adoption, Father's DayJuly Theme: BM Fears, adoption misconceptions
August Theme: self-care through pregnancy, life after adoption, adoption counseling, BM support groups
Sept Theme: post-placement support, life after adoption
Oct Theme: domestic violence month: sexual assault, abusive relationship, teen pregnancy
Nov Theme: National Adoption Month
Dec Theme: Adoption and the Holidays/ life after adoption, adoption counseling, BM support groups
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⬇️ Writing Challengers Due Thur 4/18 at 1 PM CST ⬇️Week 18Week 19⬇️ Writing Challengers Due Thur 5/6 at 12 AM CST ⬇️Week 20Week 21 Week 22 - June ThemeWeek 23Week 24Week 25Week 26 - July themeWeek 27Week 28Week 29Week 30 - Aug themeWeek 31Week 32Week 33Week 34Week 35 - Sept themeWeek 36Week 37Week 38Week 39 - Oct themeWeek 40Week 41Week 42Week 43 - Nov themeWeek 44Week 45Week 46Week 47Week 48 - Dec themeWeek 49 - Dec themeWeek 50 - Dec themeWeek 51Week 52 - Jan 2025 themeAdoption Themes:
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Due week of 22 April / Publish week 6 MayDue week of 29 April / Publish week 13 MayDue week of 6 May / Publish week 20 MayDue week of 13 May / Publish week 27 MayDue week of 20 May / Publish week 3 June
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Due week of 3 June / Publish week 17 June
Due week of 10 June / Publish week 24 June
Due week of 17 June / Publish week 01 July
Due week of 24 June / Publish week 08 July
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Due week of 15 July / Publish week 29 JulyDue week of 22 July / Publish week 5 AugustDue week of 29 July / Publish week 12 AugustDue week of 5 Aug / Publish week 19 AugustDue week of 12 Aug / Publish week 26 August
Due week of 19 Aug / Publish week 2 Sept
Due week of 26 Aug / Publish week 9 Sept
Due week of 2 Sept / Publish week 16 Sept
Due week of 9 Sept / Publish week 23 Sept
Due week of 16 Sept / Publish week 30 Sept
Due week of 23 Sept / Publish week 7 Oct
Due week of 30 Sept / Publish week 14 Oct
Due week of 7 Oct / Publish week 21 Oct
Due week of 14 Oct / Publish week 28 Oct
Due week of 21 Oct / Publish week 4 Nov
Due week of 28 Oct / Publish week 11 Nov
Due week of 4 Nov / Publish week 18 Nov
Due week of 11 Nov / Publish week 25 Nov
Due week of 18 Nov / Publish week 2 Dec
Due week of 25 Nov / Publish week 9 Dec
Due week of 2 Dec / Publish week 16 Dec
Due week of 9 Dec / Publish week 23 Dec
Due week of 16 Dec / Publish week of 30 Dec
January Theme: Unplanned Pregancy, Choosing Adoption, Choosing Adoption AgencyJanunplanned pregnancy, choosing adoption, choosing adoption agency
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Buffer WeekFeb Theme: black history month, multiracial/transracial/interracial adoptions | choosing an adoptive familyFebblack history month, multiracial/transracial/interracial adoptions | choosing an adoptive family
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AZVegas Due DateAZVegas Due DateAZVegas Due DateAZVegas Due DateMarch Theme: adoption planning, state adoption, modern adoptionMarprivate adoption, adoption planning, resources available w/licensed agency
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E- Past DueShaina Santagata (2)D - Scheduled/PublishedBrett Byll (1)Due Mon 4/22
Choosing adoption at 8 months or 9 months pregnant - mention hospital adoption and last minute adoptions
A - Draft ReceivedShaina Santagata (3)A - Draft ReceivedBrett Byll (2)Due Mon 4/29What is an adoption disruption and why is it important to me as a birth mother? Amaya Jones (1)Patricia Arce (1)Due Mon 5/6Mother's Day + Birth Mother's Day Is choosing adoption selfish?What is the role of the birth father in adoption in (state)?
In choosing adoption, what if I don't know who the father of the baby is? (use words: unknown, unsupportive, uninterested)
Choosing a single man to adopt my babyOpen adoption with the birth father# of BM FAQ's
What should I look for in choosing a family to adopt my baby?
What are the adoptive families afraid of through adoption?
3 common birth mother fears# of adoption misconceptions
Does an adoption agency need to be licensed? Why or why not? Why should I choose a licensed agency?
What is adoption finalization? What to expect during the adoption finalization process. Common questions and concerns about adoption finalization
What are adoption professionals and why do I need them as a BM?
Navigating the Summer Heat: Practical Tips for Birth Mothers Considering Adoption During the Dog Days of Summer
April Theme: birth plan, hospital plan, finalization, post-placement serviceAprbirth plan, hospital plan, last minute (newborn adoption)
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D - Scheduled/PublishedAmaya Jones (1)D - Scheduled/PublishedAbbie Sheets (2)Due Tues 4/23
Preparing for birth when placing your baby for adoption - talk about birth itself, yes it's going to hurt kind of article
A - Draft ReceivedMaxwell Dallinga (2)A - Draft ReceivedAbbie Sheets (2)Due Tues 4/30The Importance of Post-Birth Adoption Support: How AC of (state) Can Help Shaina Santagata (3)Elshadie Solomon (1)Due Tues 5/7Choosing a single woman to adopt my baby
What legal rights and responsibilities would I have after placing my baby for adoption?
Father's Day and Birth Father's Day
Does my husband need to agree to the adoption plan? (use word: birth father consent)
Is AC of (state) a gay friendly adoption agency?
LGTBQ+ adoption - considering male gay couples and female lesbian couples, trans, binary, etc.
Adoption services explained (detail every service AC provides)3 common birth mother misconceptions
Serious mental health problems and choosing adoptions
open adoption during pregnancy/spending time with APs and/or communication w/AP's
What is adoption finalization
5 unique advantages for birth mothers for choosing AC of (state) adoption agency
Who are adoption professionals (discuss difference between adoption agency, adoption attorney, and facilitators - only going to get full-service options with a licensed agency - be sure to include to work with a LOCAL agency)
Birth Mother Consent Signing & Process / Irrevocability
May Theme: Mother's Day, BM's day, coping/grief, loss, guilt (May 7 BM Day, May 8 Mother's Day)MayMother's Day, BM's day, coping/grief, loss, guilt
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E- Past DueEddie Li (2)Due Mon 4/29“Types of adoption” outside of opennessEric Somarriba (1)Due Mon 5/6Glossary/definitions of adoption terms June Theme: Gay Pride month, Father's DayJunGay Pride month, LGBTQ+ adoption, Father's Day
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A - Draft ReceivedKennedy Wood (2)Due Tues 4/30What is a hospital plan AKA birth plan - define, describe, sample of one, options for BMEddie Li (2)Due Tues 5/7Choosing a (state) Local Adoption Agency Near MeJuly Theme: BM Fears, adoption misconceptionsJuladoption services, FAQ, pregnancy self-care, BM fears, AP fears
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E- Past DueAmaya Jones (2)Due Mon 4/29Choosing a (state) Local Adoption Agency Near Me
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Reno KSFLReno KSFLReno KSFLReno KSFLAugust Theme: self-care through pregnancy, life after adoption, adoption counseling, BM support groupsAugadoption misconceptions, adoption finalization, difficult circumstances
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E- Past DueEddie Li (1)D - Scheduled/PublishedHannah Bayly (2)D - Scheduled/PublishedIsabelle Bryan (2)Due Mon 4/22Adoption pregnancy - taking care of yourself and baby "even though" placing baby for adoptionA - Draft ReceivedAbbie Sheets (2)A - Draft ReceivedHannah Bayly (3)A - Draft ReceivedIsabelle Bryan (2)Due Mon 4/29Choosing adoption at 8 months or 9 months pregnant - mention hospital adoption and last minute adoptionsAbbie Sheets (1)Hannah Bayly (1)Isabelle Bryan (2)Due Mon 5/6What is an adoption disruption and why is it important to me as a birth mother?
How can I ensure that my child will be placed in a safe and loving home?
Open adoption with the birth father
What is the role of the birth father in adoption in (state)?
In choosing adoption, what if I don't know who the father of the baby is? (use words: unknown, unsupportive, uninterested)
Choosing a single man to adopt my baby3 common birth mother fears# of BM FAQ's
What should I look for in choosing a family to adopt my baby?
What are the adoptive families afraid of through adoption?
What are adoption professionals and why do I need them as a BM?
# of adoption misconceptions
Does an adoption agency need to be licensed? Why or why not? Why should I choose a licensed agency?
What is adoption finalization? What to expect during the adoption finalization process. Common questions and concerns about adoption finalization
Navigating the Summer Heat: Practical Tips for Birth Mothers Considering Adoption During the Dog Days of Summer
Sept Theme: Septpost-placement support, life after adoption
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D - Scheduled/PublishedSarah Ford (1)A - Draft ReceivedShaina Santagata (2)D - Scheduled/PublishedKennedy Wood (1)Due Tues 4/23What is a hospital plan AKA birth plan - define, describe, sample of one, options for BMA - Draft ReceivedSarah Ford (2)A - Draft ReceivedBrett Byll (2)A - Draft ReceivedShaina Santagata (3)Due Tues 4/30Preparing for birth when placing your baby for adoption - talk about birth itself, yes it's going to hurt kind of articleChloe Taylor (1)Brett Byll (1)Shaina Santagata (3)Due Tues 5/7The Importance of Post-Birth Adoption Support: How AC of (state) Can Help Is choosing adoption selfish?
LGTBQ+ adoption - considering male gay couples and female lesbian couples, trans, binary, etc.
Father's Day and Birth Father's Day
Does my husband need to agree to the adoption plan? (use word: birth father consent)
Is AC of (state) a gay friendly adoption agency?
open adoption during pregnancy/spending time with APs and/or communication w/AP's
Adoption services explained (detail every service AC provides)
3 common birth mother misconceptions
Serious mental health problems and choosing adoptions
Birth Mother Consent Signing & Process / Irrevocability
What is adoption finalization
5 unique advantages for birth mothers for choosing AC of (state) adoption agency
Who are adoption professionals (discuss difference between adoption agency, adoption attorney, and facilitators - only going to get full-service options with a licensed agency - be sure to include to work with a LOCAL agency)
Oct Theme: domestic violence monthOctdomestic violence month: sexual assault, abusive relationship, teen pregnancy
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A - Draft ReceivedIsabelle Bryan (2)E- Past DueEddie Li (2)A - Draft ReceivedKennedy Wood (2)Due Mon 4/29Glossary/definitions of adoption terms Nov Theme: National Adoption MonthNovNational Adoption Month
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E- Past DueAmaya Jones (2)A - Draft ReceivedMaleah Adams (2)Due Tues 4/30Choosing a (state) Local Adoption Agency Near MeDec Theme: Adoption and the HolidaysDeclife after adoption, adoption counseling, BM support groups
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D - Scheduled/PublishedAbbie Sheets (2)D - Scheduled/PublishedMaxwell Dallinga (1)Due Mon 4/22Mother's Day + Birth Mother's Day A - Draft ReceivedFelix Miyago (2)A - Draft ReceivedMaxwell Dallinga (2)Due Mon 4/29Adoption pregnancy - taking care of yourself and baby "even though" placing baby for adoption Sarah Ford (2)Maxwell Dallinga (1)Due Mon 5/6
Choosing adoption at 8 months or 9 months pregnant - mention hospital adoption and last minute adoptions
What legal rights and responsibilities would I have after placing my baby for adoption?
Choosing a single man to adopt my babyOpen adoption with the birth father
What is the role of the birth father in adoption in (state)?
In choosing adoption, what if I don't know who the father of the baby is? (use words: unknown, unsupportive, uninterested)
What are the adoptive families afraid of through adoption?3 common birth mother fears# of BM FAQ's
What should I look for in choosing a family to adopt my baby?
What is adoption finalization? What to expect during the adoption finalization process. Common questions and concerns about adoption finalization
What are adoption professionals and why do I need them as a BM?
# of adoption misconceptions
Does an adoption agency need to be licensed? Why or why not? Why should I choose a licensed agency?
Navigating the Summer Heat: Practical Tips for Birth Mothers Considering Adoption During the Dog Days of Summer
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D - Scheduled/PublishedVanessa Martínez (1)D - Scheduled/PublishedMaleah Adams (1)Due Tues 4/23Choosing a single woman to adopt my baby A - Draft ReceivedJulian Burgos (3)A - Draft ReceivedNoah Abrams (2)Due Tues 4/30What is a hospital plan AKA birth plan - define, describe, sample of one, options for BM Mitchelle Lumumba (1)Emily Gonzalez (1)Due Tues 5/7
Preparing for birth when placing your baby for adoption - talk about birth itself, yes it's going to hurt kind of article
How can I ensure that my child will be placed in a safe and loving home?
Is AC of (state) a gay friendly adoption agency?
LGTBQ+ adoption - considering male gay couples and female lesbian couples, trans, binary, etc.
Father's Day and Birth Father's Day
Does my husband need to agree to the adoption plan? (use word: birth father consent)
Serious mental health problems and choosing adoptions
open adoption during pregnancy/spending time with APs and/or communication w/AP's
Adoption services explained (detail every service AC provides)
3 common birth mother misconceptions
Who are adoption professionals (discuss difference between adoption agency, adoption attorney, and facilitators - only going to get full-service options with a licensed agency - be sure to include to work with a LOCAL agency)
Birth Mother Consent Signing & Process / Irrevocability
What is adoption finalization
5 unique advantages for birth mothers for choosing AC of (state) adoption agency
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A - Draft ReceivedVanessa Martínez (2)E- Past DueMaleah Adams (2)Due Mon 4/29Glossary/definitions of adoption terms
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A - Draft ReceivedHannah Bayly (3)A - Draft ReceivedVanessa Martínez (2)Due Tues 4/30Choosing a (state) Local Adoption Agency Near Me
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D - Scheduled/PublishedJulian Burgos (1)D - Scheduled/PublishedHannah Bayly (2)Due Mon 4/22What is an adoption disruption and why is it important to me as a birth mother?A - Draft ReceivedJulian Burgos (3)A - Draft ReceivedNoah Abrams (2)Due Mon 4/29Mother's Day + Birth Mother's DayJulian Burgos (1)Noah Abrams (1)Due Mon 5/6Adoption pregnancy - taking care of yourself and baby "even though" placing baby for adoptionIs choosing adoption selfish?
In choosing adoption, what if I don't know who the father of the baby is? (use words: unknown, unsupportive, uninterested)
Choosing a single man to adopt my babyOpen adoption with the birth father
What is the role of the birth father in adoption in (state)?
What should I look for in choosing a family to adopt my baby?
What are the adoptive families afraid of through adoption?
3 common birth mother fears# of BM FAQ's
Does an adoption agency need to be licensed? Why or why not? Why should I choose a licensed agency?
What is adoption finalization? What to expect during the adoption finalization process. Common questions and concerns about adoption finalization
What are adoption professionals and why do I need them as a BM?
# of adoption misconceptions
Navigating the Summer Heat: Practical Tips for Birth Mothers Considering Adoption During the Dog Days of Summer
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D - Scheduled/PublishedFelix Miyago (1)D - Scheduled/PublishedNoah Abrams (1)Due Tues 4/23The Importance of Post-Birth Adoption Support: How AC of (state) Can Help Eric Somarriba (2)A - Draft ReceivedHannah Bayly (3)Due Tues 4/30Choosing a single woman to adopt my baby Sarah Ford (2)Eddie Li (2)Due Tues 5/7What is a hospital plan AKA birth plan - define, describe, sample of one, options for BM
What legal rights and responsibilities would I have after placing my baby for adoption?
Does my husband need to agree to the adoption plan? (use word: birth father consent)
Is AC of (state) a gay friendly adoption agency?
LGTBQ+ adoption - considering male gay couples and female lesbian couples, trans, binary, etc.
Father's Day and Birth Father's Day3 common birth mother misconceptions
Serious mental health problems and choosing adoptions
open adoption during pregnancy/spending time with APs and/or communication w/AP's
Adoption services explained (detail every service AC provides)
5 unique advantages for birth mothers for choosing AC of (state) adoption agency
Who are adoption professionals (discuss difference between adoption agency, adoption attorney, and facilitators - only going to get full-service options with a licensed agency - be sure to include to work with a LOCAL agency)
Birth Mother Consent Signing & Process / Irrevocability
What is adoption finalization
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A - Draft ReceivedFelix Miyago (2)A - Draft ReceivedShaina Santagata (3)Due Mon 4/29Glossary/definitions of adoption terms
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A - Draft ReceivedSarah Ford (2)A - Draft ReceivedJulian Burgos (3)Due Tues 4/30Choosing a (state) Local Adoption Agency Near Me
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D - Scheduled/PublishedEric Somarriba (1)Due Mon 4/22Common Marketing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them!A - Draft ReceivedEric Somarriba (2)Due Mon 4/29Beyond the Blog: Diversifying Your Content Mix- Explore different content formats like video, infographics, or podcastsShaina Santagata (3)Due Mon 5/6Social Media Fails: Lessons Learned (and How to Avoid Them)Interview Media ManagerInterview PR ManagerInterview longest standing intern
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A - Draft ReceivedIsabelle Bryan (2)Due Thur 4/18 at 1 PM CSTInterview Questions for BM Interview[FL]Isabelle Bryan (2)Due Mon 5/6Christian adoption agencies
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