Placing a child for adoption is one of the hardest decisions that a birth mother can make. It is a selfless decision and the birth mother only wants what is best for them and for their child. In most cases, the birth mother wants someone who can assist them towards creating their adoption plan and …Read More about Why Birth Mothers Choose AdoptHelp
Birth Mother Questions & Answers
I am in need of housing for the…
The good news is that the vast majority of states permit a birth mother to receive no-cost housing set up through our program. We can work with any landlord or management company across the country so you are not limited specific housing arrangements or any particular city or state. You can select the apartment that …Read More about I am in need of housing for the…
Birth Mother Question: Will I have to cover…
Answer: No. In domestic adoption, a birth parent’s adoption-related expenses are almost always 100% covered. This includes the costs of being represented by your own attorney, counseling, adoption agency fees, medical expenses, prescriptions, travel to and from the doctor and any other pregnancy-related or adoption-related expenses. In addition, in a majority of states, birth mothers …Read More about Birth Mother Question: Will I have to cover…
Birth Mother Question: I was just wondering if…
As a birth mother who placed a baby through AdoptHelp two years ago, Mark asked me to answer this question. I have spoken with many birth mothers who have placed over the years through my support group on the Web The good news is that I am not aware of any birth mothers who regret …Read More about Birth Mother Question: I was just wondering if…
Birth Mother Question: Can I receive financial assistance?
In a majority of states, the answer is yes. Most states allow for an adoptive parent to pay for a birth mother’s basic living expenses for the last trimester of the pregnancy and two to eight weeks after the birth of the baby. Living expenses have to be necessary and reasonable and usually cover rent, …Read More about Birth Mother Question: Can I receive financial assistance?
Birth Mother Question: I am about to go…
If you go into labor and have not yet selected a family, don’t worry. Together we can create an adoption plan in a matter of hours. We have wonderful families that are ready to go on a moment’s notice. The key thing to know is that you can still chose a great family and the …Read More about Birth Mother Question: I am about to go…
Am I able to receive counseling before and/or…
Yes. You can see a counselor of your choice or we can refer a counselor to you. Counseling is available to you both before and after placement. Also, your case worker is always available to help you through this process. Feel free to be open and candid with her as she is able to provide …Read More about Am I able to receive counseling before and/or…
I am 4 months pregnant and like a…
All women who are pregnant are entitled to free medical insurance. It is most commonly referred to as Medicaid but has different names in different states. You are entitled to Medicaid whether you decide to place the baby for adoption or parent. We can assist you with applying for Medicaid and ensure that you get …Read More about I am 4 months pregnant and like a…
All the Answers you need when putting a…
Putting a baby up for adoption is not an easy decision to make. There are a lot of things to consider before and after the birth of the baby. That is why there are many organizations that can help a person wanting to adopt, or vice versa. For example, AdoptHelp is a full service domestic …Read More about All the Answers you need when putting a…
Are birth mothers able to receive counseling during…
Yes. A birth mother can see a counselor of her choice or we can refer a counselor to her. Also, her case worker is working very closely with her and is able to provide her advice and support both before and after the placement.
Birth Mother Question: I am currently matched with…
As a birth mother who placed a baby through AdoptHelp. Choosing adoption is a difficult decision and everyone deals with it differently. There are quite a few things I did before I gave birth that helped me make the transition from giving birth to life after birth a little easier. Here are a few things …Read More about Birth Mother Question: I am currently matched with…