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Step 1: Introduction to Adoption
What is adoption and how can you find support throughout the process?
How do I start the adoption process?
Adoption is an option for expectant parents who are experiencing an unplanned pregnancy but who may not be ready or wanting to parent.
Placing a baby for adoption means that you can choose a family to legally adopt, love, and care for your child as their own. You can even choose how much contact you’d like with the family before and after the adoption takes place. Just because parenting may not be an option for you, it doesn’t mean that you cannot have a relationship with your child or watch them grow up from a distance.
If you are experiencing an unplanned pregnancy, you may feel alone or overwhelmed in the process. Consider this your guide to placing your baby for adoption with a family that you love. We are here to support you, answer your questions, and guide you through each step. Go at your own pace and use our chat feature if you have any questions.
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See page 3 of My Adoption Plan: Finding Help and Hope on Your Adoption Journey. Don’t have a copy? Download below.
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- • Find answers to your questions
What describes your situation best?
Are you still considering parenting or making an adoption plan?
What are your future goals? Will you have support if you raise your child or place him or her for adoption? Will you need to work full-time? Text our birth mom to discuss what you want for your future and see what works best for you and your baby.
Birth Mom Voices
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Adoptees You May Recognize
South Africa The Good News / www.sagoodnews.co.za, Nelson Mandela-2008 (edit) (cropped), CC BY 2.0
Nelson Mandela
After his father’s death, Nelson Mandela was adopted by Chief Jongintaba Dalindyebo. He went on to become a Nobel Peace Prize winner and the first black president of South Africa.
sisterphotography, Faith Hill 2006 (cropped), CC BY 2.0
Faith Hill
Faith Hill was adopted as an infant by Edna and Ted Perry. Now she is a singer, actor, and philanthropist. "I have a lot of respect for my birth mother . . . I know she must have had a lot of love for me to want to give what she felt was a better chance."
Digitas Photos, Kristin Chenoweth (6970042736), CC BY 2.0
Kristin Chenoweth
Kristin Chenoweth was adopted when she was five days old by June and Jerry Chenoweth. She is now a successful singer and actress. Of adoption, she has said, "It's a blessing (and a huge sacrifice) for a birth parent to make the decision to give his/ her baby a better life."
Digitas Photos, Kristin Chenoweth (6970042736), CC BY 2.0
Kristin Chenoweth
Kristin Chenoweth was adopted when she was five days old by June and Jerry Chenoweth. She is now a successful singer and actress. Of adoption, she has said, "It's a blessing (and a huge sacrifice) for a birth parent to make the decision to give his/ her baby a better life."
Digitas Photos, Kristin Chenoweth (6970042736), CC BY 2.0
Kristin Chenoweth
Kristin Chenoweth was adopted when she was five days old by June and Jerry Chenoweth. She is now a successful singer and actress. Of adoption, she has said, "It's a blessing (and a huge sacrifice) for a birth parent to make the decision to give his/ her baby a better life."