The Adoption Process

• The Support You Need When Giving Up Your Baby

  The prospect of giving up your baby for adoption may make you feel like you’ve lost control of the situation, but that’s far from the case. Read

• How do I decide what kind of adoption I want?

  Choosing a closed, semi-open or open adoption requires you to ask yourself some important questions. Read

• How do I choose the adoptive parents?

  Think about what’s important to you. Does age, marriage history or religion matter? Do you want the family to have a certain type of lifestyle? Live in a specific type of area or have certain physical traits? There are many questions you can ask yourself, but remember only you can choose. Think about the type of life you want for your baby. Read

• Can I get financial assistance during my pregnancy?

  Your medical bills that are not covered by insurance or Medicaid will be paid by the adoptive family. Assistance with living expenses and other items is often provided as well. Read

• Will I be able to see my baby in the hospital?

  Yes. With your adoption plan, you can decide on a variety of things such as how you want things to be at the hospital (i.e. how much contact you want with the baby and adoptive parents, who you want with you, if you would like to be placed out of the maternity ward after delivery, etc.). Read

• Once I sign the adoption papers, can I change my mind?

  After the child is born and you sign the papers, you have 10 days to change your mind about the adoption. Read

• How involved will I be in the adoption process?

  Completely! This is your adoption plan, which means with the help of your counselor you decide on the specifics of the adoption. You are in the driver’s seat. Read

• How much will the adoptive family know about me?

  The adoptive family will be told your first name, state of residence, and medical and social history. Read

• How much information about the adoptive family will I get?

  You will be able to review family profiles, which include photos, descriptions of their relationship, lifestyle, interests, extended family and other similar items. Read

• Can I change my mind about the family I chose?

  If you feel uncomfortable with the adoptive family you initially chose, let us know and we will work to find the ideal family for you and your child. Read

• Once I decide on adoption, what is the first step?

  Call us at 1-800-516-1080. We will talk about the adoption process with you, answer any question you may have, and personally meet with you. We’re here to help 24 hours a day. Read