For Expectant Mothers
The Adoption Process for Birth Mothers in 5 Steps
The adoption process can feel overwhelming before you understand it. Here's the truth: it's five steps, and we walk with you through every one.
- 1
Start a Conversation
Call, text, or email any time. Free, confidential, no obligation. Typically same-day response.
- 2
Create Your Adoption Plan
Work with a counselor to shape your plan, openness level, family preferences, hospital plan, contact after placement. Typically 1 to 4 weeks.
- 3
Choose an Adoptive Family
Browse home-study-approved families. Take your time. Meet one, two, or more families.
- 4
Prepare for Placement
Independent legal counsel at no cost to you. Hospital plan. Medical coordination. For out-of-state birth mothers, Medicaid verification and ICPC coordination.
- 5
Post-Placement Support
Counseling, support groups, the openness plan you chose. Placement is a beginning, not an end.
You're in charge the entire time
At every step, the decision is yours. You can change your plan, choose a different family, or decide to parent, all the way up to signing consent. See the legal page for your full rights.