One of the biggest questions when making an adoption plan for your child is who will raise them. As the expectant mother or birth mother, you have the option to select the potential adoptive parents.
Many couples and families are waiting to adopt. At A Gift of Hope Adoptions, we have access to potential adoptive couples nationwide. We are confident you will find the right family who would love to adopt your child.
What is the Adoption Process?
In previous years, the adoption coordinator chose the adoptive parents. The coordinator could have been an adoption agency representative, the doctor who delivered the baby, or an attorney. Birth mothers knew nothing about the adoptive parents. They never met one another or even corresponded with each other.
Today, the adoption process is very different. Now, the expectant mother makes all the decisions. She chooses the potential adoptive family and the future she wants for her child. Based on how much contact she would like to have after the adoption, she chooses either an open, semi-open, or closed adoption plan.
What if My Baby Isn’t Healthy?
Professional prenatal care is vital once a woman discovers she is pregnant. If you do not have proper prenatal care throughout your pregnancy or if you have an addiction problem, you may worry that your child will be born with a disability.
When couples apply for adoption, one of the many questions asked is, “Are you willing to adopt a child with special needs?” If yes, they state what disabilities they feel prepared to handle. Some couples can parent a child with mental or emotional disabilities, while other parents may adopt children with physical disabilities.
There are many programs for adoptive parents who choose to adopt a special needs child. Adoption Assistance is a government program providing adoptive parents with financial help and services. Many families are ready and willing to adopt a special needs child.
How Can A Gift of Hope Adoptions Assist Me?
Your first step is to find out if placing your child for adoption is suitable for you. Our adoption coordinators want to learn about your situation, discuss your plans, and help you thoroughly understand the adoption process.
We never want you to make an adoption plan without knowing your rights as an expectant mother. We can also talk about your medical care and other needs you may have throughout your pregnancy.
You can reach us by filling out our convenient and confidential online form or calling us. Rest assured, there is a family who is waiting to adopt your child.