Are you experiencing an unplanned pregnancy and thinking about how to give your baby up for adoption? Pregnancy can be extremely stressful, especially if you aren’t sure of the right path. Adoption Associates (AAI) wants you to know that you are not “giving up” your baby for adoption. You are placing your baby with a pre-approved adoptive family who will love and care for your child.
Read through to see the Adoption Associate’s adoption process and the steps we recommend for birth mothers thinking about giving their baby up for adoption.
Steps to Start the Adoption Process with Us
- Contact us, and we will connect you with an experienced staff member. They are available 24/7 to support you through your pregnancy journey.
- Your dedicated caseworker will answer all of your questions and provide you with information about how to give your baby up for adoption. She will be there for you to support and guide you.
- The next step is to create an adoption plan for your baby. Your adoption caseworker will help you create the plan that feels right for you and your baby.
- There are three types of adoption plans: open, semi-open, and closed. You will choose the type of adoption that fits best for you.
- After deciding on the adoption plan, your caseworker will help you find the right adoptive family for your baby. She will guide you and show you profiles with pictures and information that will help you choose.
- These families are properly vetted and home study approved. You can select the family who is the best fit for you and your baby.
- You can choose to meet the adoptive parents in person if you want. And after meeting with them, you will decide if they are the family you want your child to grow up with.
- Your adoption caseworker will keep in touch with you as your due date approaches. She will take care of all of the details from helping you to develop a hospital plan to finalizing the legal process.
- Life after you give your baby up for adoption will look different. We will be there for you to help you work through any challenges. You will always receive support and resources from your caseworker.
We Will Help You and Support You
Deciding to give your baby up for adoption is a deeply personal journey. It’s completely normal to feel a mix of emotions as you navigate this path. Contact us today for more information on the adoption process.
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