Why Birth Mothers Choose Utah Families

In this second episode, Nathan Gwilliam continues interviewing Donna Pope, host of Adoption Utah, exploring what sets Utah apart as America's adoption destination.

What Makes Utah Unique

Discover the surprising statistics that make Utah families different - 3.1 people per household versus the national 2.6 average to 76% religious affiliation rates and number one economic outlook rankings for 18 consecutive years. These demographic advantages create ideal environments for adoption placement that birth mothers and adoptive families recognize immediately.

Faith and Safe Harbor

Donna shares Utah's transformation over 27 years toward adoption openness, including the moving story of an 80-year-old woman who still yearned to know her birth parents. Learn about the biggest controversies in Utah adoption, particularly the complex balance between birth mother and birth father rights when they disagree on adoption plans.

The discussion reveals Utah's vision as a "safe harbor" where birth mothers receive genuine support while adoptive families gain confidence in the process, supported by a faith-based community that provides practical assistance beyond religious affiliation.

Listen now, to understand the cultural and demographic forces that make Utah adoption extraordinary.

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