Is Adoption The Right Choice For You?

You may have heard of adoption before. Rather than “giving up a child,” it is an option rooted in possibility.

While adoption can create emotional challenges, it can also offer the reassurance you are searching for. Learning about this option can help you decide what’s best for your unique situation.

The Open Door does not profit from your choice. Instead, we’ll offer information on adoption, answer your questions, and refer you to trustworthy resources.

Making An Adoption Plan

As your child’s birth mother, you are in control and can shape the future you wish them to have. One essential way to do this is by forming an adoption plan. There are multiple plans to select from, each offering a different level of communication and involvement.

Open Adoption

You choose your child’s adoptive family with an open adoption plan. You can establish a relationship with letters, phone calls, visits, and more, allowing you to maintain a regular presence in your child’s life.

Note: Open adoption agreements are not legally enforceable in the state of Texas.

Semi-Open Adoption

A semi-open adoption allows some information, like first names, to be shared. Communication occurs through a third party (like an adoption attorney or agency).

Closed Adoption

A closed adoption allows for the most privacy, though it isn’t very common. This plan keeps all identifying information confidential, and you won’t have contact with the adoptive family.

Weighing adoption as an option for your unplanned pregnancy means getting all the information needed to make a decision. If you select this option, you won’t pay for adoption or legal services, and your medical expenses can be covered if not paid for by insurance.

Making a decision may seem impossible right now, so we’re here to be an unbiased resource. We care about your specific situation and needs.

We’re Here To Answer Your Questions

While The Open Door is not an adoption agency, we can discuss this option and provide referrals to reputable agencies and attorneys. You deserve all the facts before moving forward with a pregnancy decision.

Schedule a free appointment today to learn more about adoption.