Yes! We can definitely help you make an adoption plan for your child. Adoption is always an option, whether you’re currently pregnant or you’ve already given birth.
Adoption is the legal process of giving the rights and responsibilities of raising a child to adoptive parents. It’s not co-parenting. It is a permanent choice made by the biological parents.
Let’s start by talking about your reasons for choosing adoption, how to place your child, and what it means for your future.
If you want to know more about adoption, call or text our 24/7 helpline at 865-340-1667.
Why Do Women Choose Adoption?
There are various practical and emotional reasons why expectant mothers and birth mothers choose adoption. Your reasons are very personal and unique to you. Here are a few reasons why some women come to A Loving Option Adoption:
- Lack of support for the pregnancy. Whether it’s emotional or financial, you need help raising a child. Without support from their partner, family members, or friends, women place their child for adoption.
- You’re already raising other children. You understand the strain kids can place on your wallet and your energy. You can’t bring another one into your family.
- The timing of the pregnancy. According to a recent report, the average age of a woman placing her child for adoption is 26. But the research included girls as young as 10 to women in their late 40s.
- Lack of interest in parenting. It’s absolutely okay if you simply do not wish to parent at this time.
- Morally against abortion. Your three options for your pregnancy are abortion, adoption, and parenting. If you are unable to parent and are morally opposed to abortion, adoption provides an excellent middle ground.
- In an abusive relationship. If you realize it simply isn’t safe to bring a child into your living situation, adoption could be the answer.
How Do I Place My Child for Adoption?
We’ll discuss your reasons for wanting to place your child for adoption. Adoption counseling is vital to ensuring that you’re at peace with your decision.
The adoption process is very different today. Now, the expectant mother or birth mother has the option of making all of the decisions.
You can select the adoptive couple who will raise your child, helping set them up for the future you want for them. You can also choose the adoption plan that’s right for you.
If you want immediate contact with the adoptive family, choose an open adoption plan. If you need a little more privacy, you can select a semi-open or mediated plan. This plan provides contact, but we handle all correspondence between the parties. For total anonymity, choose a closed adoption.
What Does A Loving Option Adoption Provide?
Once you’ve determined that you want to move forward, we offer a range of free services.
Our services might include:
- Housing assistance may be available during pregnancy.
- Food, utilities, phone, and certain transportation costs may be available.
- Counseling and support.
- Prenatal and delivery expenses are paid as needed.
- Option to choose the adoptive family for your child.
- A support group of birth mothers.
- All legal expenses and attorney fees are cost-free to you.
Can I Talk With You Without Making a Commitment?
At A Loving Option Adoption, our compassionate team will talk with you regardless of whether you choose adoption or not. We never manipulate or pressure you to make a decision. This is a deeply personal choice, and you should be confident in making it.
To schedule an appointment, fill out our confidential online contact form or call or text us at 865-340-1667. Let us help you make the best choice for you and your child’s future.