Back-to-School: Adoption 101 to Learn About Adoption
When you’re unexpectedly pregnant and considering your options, your first step should be to learn everything you can about the choices in front of you. If you’re here to learn about adoption, you are definitely in the right place. Our caring team is happy to explain the basics of adoption, including how domestic infant adoption in Texas works, so that you can make informed decisions for yourself and your child. Consider this a crash course in Adoption 101, but you can always reach out to us to learn more.
How does adoption work?
In private adoption, the baby’s mother is in control of adoption planning process. There are several steps involved in domestic infant adoption in Texas, and as the mother, your preferences and choices play an important role throughout the process.
As you learn about adoption, here are a few milestones to be aware of.
- Step 1: Contact our licensed Texas adoption agency to speak with an options counselor, get answers to your questions, and learn about the basics of adoption.
- Step 2: Decide if you wish to move forward with making an adoption plan.
- Step 3: Create your personal adoption plan, establishing your wishes for your birth plan and ongoing contact with the adoptive family.
- Step 4: Review profiles of waiting families, and choose your baby’s adoptive parents. You can meet or speak with them to get to know them, if you wish.
- Step 5: Receive support throughout your pregnancy, including counseling, medical care and legal assistance.
- Step 6: Deliver your baby at the hospital of your choice.
- Step 6: Wait 48 hours after the birth to sign the adoption consents.
- Step 7: Continue to receive medical care through your recovery period, and counseling services for as long you need them.
Who pays for costs in an adoption?
Another important thing to know about the basics of adoption: Mothers never have to pay for any part of the adoption process. When you reach out to us to learn about adoption, our counseling services are completely free to you. If you do choose to make an adoption plan for your baby, all of the expenses associated with your medical care, labor and delivery, and legal process will also be fully covered.
Many women are also eligible for additional support for living expenses, such as rent, utilities, groceries or maternity clothing. Our options counselors are happy to discuss your situation and determine if you would be eligible to receive this additional support during your pregnancy.
Learn about adoption from our caring, professional team
If you have questions about the basics of adoption beyond Adoption 101, or just want to learn about adoption as an option during pregnancy, we are happy to speak with you. Contact Legacy Adoption Services® anytime at (817) 799-6834 to speak with a friendly options counselor and find out more about domestic infant adoption in Texas.
