Adoption
Considering Adoption?
Could adoption be a good option for you? While it is often overlooked as an option for women facing unplanned pregnancies, there are plenty of reasons that men and women choose adoption. Learn more about how this might be the best choice for you.
Is adoption the right choice for me?
Adoption is one option to consider when facing an unplanned pregnancy. It might sound overwhelming at first, but is a choice that truly empowers YOU to meet your goals, while knowing you have given your child a loving home and life.
Here are a few facts about adoption and what YOUR choices are:
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You can choose the family
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You can choose the agency or organization you work with
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You can choose the type of adoption (open, partially open, or a closed adoption) and how much contact you have with the child
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You can choose your birthing plan at the hospital
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You can choose the timing of your child’s placement
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You can choose plans for your future
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In most instances there is no cost to the birthparent
Knowing that you play a huge role in the adoption process can help ease your fears and concerns. Things have changed for the better and countless women and birth parents have walked this path and are proud of their choice. Many times adoption can be the best alternative for everyone involved. The most important thing to know is that you are not alone in the process.
Although we are not an adoption agency we have many resources that we can connect you with if you are considering adoption.
What should you do first?
We recognize that there is a lot to think about and consider. We would love to sit down with you and go over all of the new facts and information. If you have not done so already, it is important to confirm your pregnancy with a medical grade pregnancy test and then follow up with an ultrasound so you know how far along you are.