is Adoption a good choice for me?
Hi there. Your current circumstances are less-than-ideal and you’re wondering if adoption is for you. It could be. Adoption is a beautiful piece of many people’s lives. It can be daunting to consider, but take some time to simply learn what it entails before putting pressure on yourself to decide.
At Hands of Hope Pregnancy Services, we offer information on your options and available resources, so you can make an informed choice. You get to decide what you feel at peace with. You are not alone!
Three Types of Adoption
Adoption has come a long way in the last decades (in a good way!). There are three types of adoptions to choose from: open, closed, and semi-open adoption. Which one you choose will be based on the kind of relationship you desire to pursue with your child and their adoptive parents.
Open adoption is the most common type of adoption. This type gives you the most access to building relationships with your child through visits and other consistent types of communication. A closed adoption would be for someone who wants privacy and distance. A semi-open adoption is one where you can have some contact with the adoptive parents and your child, usually mediated by an adoption agency. This option gives both parties privacy, while giving you the opportunity to see your child grow from afar.
Choose an adoption plan that works best for you.
The Adoptive Family
There are many in-depth steps that the adoptive family goes through to become eligible for the adoption process. Things like background checks, criminal checks, questionnaires, photos, and home studies are all completed.
Before starting the adoption process, be specific about what type of family you’re looking for.
Sometimes women find an adoptive family through an adoption agency, and other times, they find an adoptive family through community referrals or relatives.
What’s My Next Step?
You’ll want to find an adoption attorney or agency that has a good reputation. No reputable adoption attorney or agency should charge you for their services. We can give you some referrals.
Our team at Hands of Hope Pregnancy Services can help you find the information and resources you need to simply learn more, or to take the next step in considering the adoption process. Get answers to your questions!
The Choice is Yours
Before making your final pregnancy decision, you need to know how far along you are, and confirm that you even have a viable pregnancy.
You can expect these steps at a pregnancy confirmation appointment:
- Intake Paperwork
- Pregnancy Test
- Pregnancy options, referrals, and available resources that may assist with various needs
- Ultrasound
Let’s talk. Schedule a free, confidential appointment today to learn more. We are here for you.