For Expectant Women
You Are Not Alone. You are loved and cherished
Our agency provides dedicated support for women experiencing unplanned pregnancies and who live in Mobile or Baldwin County, Alabama. We feel strongly about connecting with and meeting the needs of our expectant mothers. Providing this level of care limits us geographically.
If you do not live in Mobile or Baldwin County, and are currently looking for information about adoption, we have resources linked below that can connect you with an agency in your area.
We understand the overwhelming amount of questions, thoughts, and worries that can accompany an unplanned pregnancy. Our team is committed to supporting our birth mothers through every step of the adoption journey, including the time following birth.
Continue to read below for more information regarding ways our agency can provide you with the support you may be looking for.
“You may not have planned to be where you are now.
But you can still plan for a beautiful future.”
Why Consider Adoption?
Every woman is unique and many circumstances can contribute to an adoption decision. Below are some of the more common reasons a birth mother may choose to place a child for adoption:
Financial Abilities — Can you afford to provide for yourself and a baby?
Lack of Support System — Are there people in your life who can help you raise a child?
Two-Parent Household — If the birth father is not involved, would you prefer your child to have a two-parent family?
Career & Education Goals — Are you still in school? Will your career or job allow the time and flexibility needed to parent?
Age & Inexperience — Parenting is a lifelong commitment. Are you emotionally and physically ready to parent?
THE ADOPTION PROCESS
As mentioned above, each adoption story is as unique as the individuals involved. However, there are basic “steps” to the process.
Contact an Adoption Agency
Continue ( or start) receiving appropriate prenatal care
With your agency, begin to develop your adoption plan
Select your adoptive family
Connect with your social worker and attorney for your adoption
Continued support for your needs
Place the child with the adoptive family
Documentation
Continued support and counseling (your post-adoption plan)
Answers to common questions
Who chooses the adoptive family?
Adoptive Families are chosen by the birth mother. Our adoption coordinator provides birth mothers with profile books of the families that have been approved to adopt by social workers and our agency.
will placing my child for adoption cost me anything?
No, there is no cost to the birth mother for any of the counseling and additional services we provide. Additionally, legal fees associated with an adoption, including attorney fees, are covered by the adoptive family.
Will i receive any financial assistance during my pregnancy?
Yes, in addition to providing for any adoption related legal fees, adoptive families provide for medical bills that are not covered by insurance or public aid. Often, reasonable pregnancy-related expenses and transportation to and from appointments is also covered.
How do i start the process?
The first step is to contact our domestic adoption coordinator, Tonya Fistein. By clicking on the “contact our domestic adoption coordinator” button below, you may fill out a few pieces of contact information and let us know the best time and way to reach you.
I’m not ready to make a decision yet. But, I still want to learn more about my options. Can I talk with someone at the agency?
Absolutely! This is an important decision. We want everyone involved to be as informed as possible, at each step along the way. By contacting our domestic adoption coordinator, you are not committed anything.
Click the “contact our domestic adoption coordinator” button below, fill in a few pieces of contact information to let us know the best time and way to reach you.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO EXPLORE
Children of the World Inc. is proud to partner with Bravelove. Bravelove is a pro-adoption movement dedicated to changing the perception of adoption by acknowledging birth moms for their brave decision.
At Bravelove, . We believe...Adoption is a selfless act of love from one to another.
There should be no shame in choosing adoption.
