Adoption is the legal process that gives a child to an adoptive family, permanently transferring parental rights and responsibilities to the adoptive parents.

Today, the birth mother makes all the decisions. She chooses the adoptive family and the future she hopes her child will have.

Adoption services cost you nothing. Your medical and legal expenses are covered. Other pregnancy-related expenses, like rent, food, and maternity clothing, may also be covered.

Your Adoption Options

As the birth mother, you have three adoption options to choose from. These options give you the ability to decide what kind of relationship you want with your child and adoptive family, if any.

1. Open Adoption: There is open communication with the adoptive family and exchange of names, addresses, and phone numbers. Both parties work together to make visits with one another and your child.
   
2. Closed Adoption: With a closed adoption, the adoptive family and birth mom remain anonymous. The child’s birth certificate and identifying information are sealed after the adoption is finalized. Some women who choose this adoption plan feel they receive some form of closure. This may be your best option if you are concerned for your child’s safety.
   
3. Semi-Open Adoption: Thirdly, there is semi-open adoption. With this adoption type, it’s a mix of open and closed adoption. All communication between you and your child and the adoptive family is done through a third party, like an adoption agency or adoption specialist you’ve chosen. 

Choosing the Family

This can often be the hardest part of the adoption process, but there are so many adoptive families waiting to be matched with a child.

When choosing an adoptive family, you can learn more about families that meet your preferences. Families undergo an extensive process to be approved, including criminal and abuse background checks, a home study, and a questionnaire covering hobbies, religion, income, education, etc.

No-Cost Adoption Information

We are here for you and can offer the adoption education you need to get more clarity. Take one day at a time.

We will answer any adoption questions and point you to no-cost adoption community resources. If you do choose adoption, know that you don’t have to do it alone.

Schedule a no-cost appointment to learn more.