Should I place my baby for adoption? Find an adoption agency

There are many considerations that go into a decision about choosing adoption for your baby. Even with an unplanned pregnancy, many women are surprised by the love they feel for their baby, long before it is born. Regardless of what you decide to do, ensuring a good life for your child is the most important priority. Whether you’re torn about keeping the baby or are ready to find an adoption agency, our Texas adoption center is here to help you objectively evaluate your options.

Considering keeping the baby

For some, the decision to let a baby go to another family is heartbreaking, while others feel strongly about not keeping the baby right from the very start. It’s important to look realistically at your life now and in the future, and assess your ability to provide a safe, loving home for a child.

• Would you be able to bring your baby home to a safe, stable home?
• Do you feel that anything about your situation right now could put a baby at risk?
• Are you in a good relationship? Is having a loving co-parent for your child important to you?
• How will you provide for the child’s needs financially? Who will care for the child while you work?
• Do you have a supportive partner or family who can help you with childcare or finances?
• Are you ready for the major lifestyle changes that come with becoming a parent?
• Can you make the commitment now to support a child from birth to adulthood?
• Are you willing to put your personal plans on hold, if necessary, while you take care of your baby?

Only you can make the very personal decision about whether it’s time to find an adoption agency.

It can be difficult to take a step back and realistically evaluate what your life with a baby would look like. The counselors at our Texas adoption center have extensive experience working with mothers, and can provide an objective viewpoint and reliable information about choosing adoption or parenting. We will never pressure you, but will simply listen and help you determine whether keeping your baby is the best plan for you and for your child.

Finding an adoption agency

For some women, an unplanned pregnancy has only one solution, and they immediately know it’s time to find an adoption agency. Some women simply don’t want kids. Others already have children and feel their families are complete, while others have always wanted to be moms but just aren’t ready. All of these are valid reasons to decide that the best thing to do is place the baby with another family.

When choosing an adoption agency, look for experience and objectivity. You should never feel pressured to place your baby for adoption. You need a supportive team who has your best interests at heart, understands the legal ins and outs of adoption, can provide the resources you need for a healthy pregnancy and stable life, and has a choice of adoptive families for you to pick from. The decision to place your baby for adoption is yours. So are all the decisions about what your relationship with your child should look like going forward. Find an adoption agency that will honor your wishes, as it makes a difficult situation easier.

To learn more about our Texas adoption center, contact us today. We are happy to answer your questions, whether you are considering keeping your baby or are ready to find an adoption agency. We can connect you with experienced counselors to help you think through your options and make a plan that feels right for you.