Yes you can choose to create an adoption plan after birth. Many women believe that they can parent their child at first, however circumstances may change. Making an adoption plan for the child you have given birth to is a brave choice and can sometimes be the most loving thing you can do for that child. Remember you are in control when you make an adoption plan. Schedule an appointment with us today so we can talk and help get you in touch with a compassionate and caring adoption counselor.

In general, Safe Haven Laws allow a parent to anonymously leave an unwanted newborn baby in a safe place, such as a hospital, emergency medical services, police station, or fire station, and not have to worry about getting in trouble. The baby will then be given to the state's child welfare department. To find a Safe Haven location near you visit National Save Haven Alliance.

Sometimes people will get confused about the details of placing a child in Foster Care and making an Adoption Plan. We want to help clear it up for you as a woman who may be considering your pregnancy options. Two main differences between Foster Care and Adoption are time and control. Foster Care is meant to be a temporary placement of a child with a state approved Foster family. In this case the Department of Family and Children Services gets involved. They will determine the family that the child is placed with. As the birth mother, you will have no say in who the family is and how long the child will stay there. Some Foster placements do lead to permanent adoption, but often the child is moved around to different families if the state has not decided that reunification with the birth family is appropriate. When you work with an adoption agency to create an Adoption Plan, you are agreeing to permanent placement of the child with an adoptive family. This is not a temporary situation. The adoptive family will legally be responsible for raising the child to adulthood with all the financial and emotional responsibility that entails. However, when you create the Adoption Plan for the child you are carrying, you have the right to choose the family that will adopt the child. You can decide how much or how little contact you will have with the child as they grow. Adoption is a brave choice. If you think adoption is the right choice for you, contact us today and schedule an appointment so we can help you walk this path.

That sometimes happens. Different states have various rescission periods after birth, and you can change your mind before you give birth as well. If you choose to parent your child, Refuge has help for you. For example, you may consider joining our Practical Parenting classes and earn while you learn to provide material needs for your child. We can also refer you to other organizations the may help you with your unique situation.