PARENTING
I’m considering placing my child for adoption.
Adoption is a choice made out of love. We know that this is a very hard decision for you, and we want you to be informed and supported throughout the process. Adoption agencies and advocacy organizations are available to educate you on the adoption process. Learn about your options for choosing a family, receiving support throughout your pregnancy (e.g. legal, financial, medical, and counseling), and planning your future relationship with your child (i.e. through open adoption). Here are some organizations that may be helpful as you consider the next steps for you and your child.
I Choose Adoption
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iChooseAdoption/
Phone: (866) 355-7965
Email: ncfa@adoptioncouncil.org
Facilitated by: The National Council for Adoption
If you're pregnant and considering placing your child for adoption, we're here to help. As a non-profit organization providing education resources since 1980, National Council For Adoption is at the forefront of adoption best practices and policies. We hope our resources help you feel knowledgeable and confident in discerning whether adoption is the best option for you. If you decide to pursue an adoption plan, know your rights, understand the adoption process, and be your own best advocate. This website offers a wide variety of resources for birth parents, adoptees, and adoptive families- including adoption stories, videos, resources, and more.
Find an adoption agency in your area: http://ichooseadoption.org/adoption-agency-search
BraveLove
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JoinBraveLove/
Email: info@bravelove.org
BraveLove offers video and written testimonies from women who have chosen adoption. From their stories, you can learn about the adoption process, different types of adoption, and what it's like to be a birthmom. The website also offers FAQs about adoption, assistance finding an adoption agency, and more.
Locate an adoption agency: https://www.bravelove.org/adoption_agencies/
Bethany Christian Services
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bethanyfans/
Phone: (800) 238-4269
Contact: https://bethany.org/contact-us
Bethany Christian Services is a global nonprofit organization that brings families together and keeps families together. Strengthening families for the well-being of children is our top priority. Our services include adoption, foster care, and pregnancy counseling. If you are pregnant and considering adoption, Bethany Christian Services will provide pregnancy support and help you make an adoption plan. Bethany Christian Services can also provide financial assistance for living expenses during your pregnancy (e.g. rent when you can’t work, food, transportation, utilities, or maternity clothes) and help with medical and legal expenses if needed.
BirthMom Buds
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/birthmombuds/
Email: birthmombuds@gmail.com
Phone: 1-855-4mybbud (855-469-2283)
BirthMom Buds is a national non-profit organization which provides support to pregnant women considering adoption as well as birthmothers who have already placed children for adoption through its website, toll free support line, as well as many programs including the Pregnant and Placing Program, Buddy System, and Annual Birthmother Retreats.