“I am pregnant and considering adoption.”
We offer free guidance through your options. The final decision is yours to make. Our staff is supportive and kind. They will provide referrals to resources and answer your questions without any pressure or judgement. If you are facing an urgent situation, we are always here for you.
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Q: “How do I give my baby up for adoption?”
A: Adoption is not giving up on a child. It’s a selfless act of love for the child.
One of the questions that we often hear from individuals facing an unplanned pregnancy is “how do I give my baby up for adoption?” When an expectant mother is considering adoption for their child, it is much more than just how to “give baby up for adoption“. It means making an adoption plan for her child, and it means a lot of courage and incredible sacrifice on her part. By reading and selecting approved adoptive family profiles, expectant parents are able to review potential adoptive parents who are ready, willing and able to adopt a baby. By selecting a family, the pregnant woman/couple is in control of who will adopt the baby. She is not “giving up her baby”, she is choosing a life she dreams for her baby.
If you plan to leave your baby at a Safe Haven location, please consider first calling Friends in Adoption to hear about all of your options, so you can make an informed decision.
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Adoption is about finding forever families for children!
COVID-19 Update
Friends in Adoption is here. We are running just the same as always. Working remotely is one of our biggest strengths.
Read Friends in Adoption’s article about how FIA can help pregnant women considering adoption for their baby during quarantine.
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