What is the first step?
Contact us in whatever way feels most comfortable to you. Our compassionate adoption counselors are available to speak with you and learn more about your life and your situation. Any information you share with us is completely confidential. We will answer your questions and help you get the information you need as you consider adoption for your baby
What services can adoption connection provide?
Adoption Connection is here to help you make the plan that you feel is best for you and your baby. Our counselors are available to talk through your feelings about adoption, answer all your questions, help you find a loving family, and connect you to resources in your area before and after the adoption. We can also create an adoption budget for you for pregnancy-related financial assistance, if you need it
Does the baby’s father have to consent to the adoption?
State laws can vary on whether a father must consent to adoption. Generally, if you are married to the father, he will need to consent. If you are not married to the father and no longer in contact with him, we can take care of contacting him so you don’t have to. In most cases, the baby’s father doesn’t have to consent but he does need to receive notice of the adoption, and after he is noticed, he would have to take steps to establish paternity and demonstrate a commitment to parenting within a set time frame in order to challenge the plan of adoption. We understand that the circumstances about the baby’s father might be complicated. It might even scare you to think about how to tell him about your plan of adoption. We are here to help you figure that out and will take the steps necessary at your pace, when you’re ready. Contact us to tell us more about your situation, and we’ll know what to do for you.
Can I choose the family who will adopt my baby?
Absolutely! Many women find choosing a family for their baby an Important part of making an adoption plan. Once you reach out to us and share a little about you and what you’re looking for in a family, we’ll send you letters written by our adoptive families who are ready to adopt. It’s up to you how much interaction you want with an adoptive family. You decide if you want to speak with them on the phone, just text message or even meet them in person. By creating a connection with the adoptive parents, you can make a plan that you feel good about
And if you don’t want to choose the family…
You certainly do not have to choose a family if that’s your preference. In making an adoption plan, you are the one to decide what you want. If you decide that you want to have a “closed” adoption, we will honor your decision and not pressure you to have an “open” adoption. From our experience, many women find that the steps in choosing the adoptive parents and getting to know them, can help them to feel better about their plan and more confident about the future for their baby. But we understand that open adoption is not for everyone and every situation is unique. We’re here to listen to you and support you during this process
What if I’m due really soon or I’ve already given birth? Is it too late for adoption?
You can still make an adoption plan! We have loving adoptive families who are ready to move fast. We can help you find an adoptive family quickly and put everything in place quickly for your adoption plan.
If I’m undecided, how can you help me?
Adoption Connection will never pressure you to choose adoption. You don’t have to worry about not knowing what you want to do when you call us. Our counselors are committed to helping you figure out what’s right for you and giving you the support and information you need so you can feel good that you’re making the best decision you possibly can for your baby. Choosing adoption is never a decision that any woman chooses lightly, and we understand how important it is for you to have someone to confidentially speak with an experienced and compassionate counselor as you consider all your options. We believe it’s your decision, at your pace.