The Adoption Center of Choice it‘s all about your choice! You select your criteria what you are looking for in a family for your baby. Once you have selected your criteria The Adoption Center of Choice then presents you with waiting family profiles that meet your requirements. This is your opportunity to get to know the family. Once you have chosen a family we arrange for you to connect with the family through skype, conference call or in person allowing them to get to know you and provide you comfort that you have made the best choice. Open adoption allows you to decide how open or private you want your relationship to be with the family you choose. With the Adoption Center of Choice you decide whether to have a open or closed adoption whatever you are comfortable with.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers
Can I be involved in choosing the family for my baby?
The Adoption Center of Choice it‘s all about your choice! You select your criteria what you are looking for in a family for your baby. Once you have selected your criteria The Adoption Center of Choice then presents you with waiting family profiles that meet your requirements. This is your opportunity to get to know the family. Once you have chosen a family we arrange for you to connect with the family through Skype, conference call or in person allowing them to get to know you and provide you comfort that you have made the best choice. Open adoption allows you to decide how open or private you want your relationship to be with the family you choose. With the Adoption Center of Choice you decide whether to have a open or closed adoption whatever you are comfortable with.
How much contact can I have with the family after the birth? Or can I choose not to stay in touch?
It is very important to make an adoption plan that is comfortable for you. Many Birthparents receive letters and photos from the adoptive parents on an ongoing basis, some just periodically. Others have phone conversations and a few actually visit one another. It is important to choose parents whose ideas about ongoing contact are similar to your own. Sometimes adopting couples are initially fearful about continued contact, but your Adoption Advisor can help them with this and help you make a plan that works for everyone.
How will I know my baby is with a good family?
You will know that your baby is with a good adopting family because you choose them, meet them and get to know them. Even if you prefer not to have much contact, your couple will be thoroughly evaluated in an adoption home study process done by the state they live in. This includes assessments of their marital stability, financial situation, lifestyle, and medical history. Then fingerprints will be taken to verify there is no record of criminal activity or child abuse. Their home will also be inspected by a social worker to ensure it is a safe environment for a child. We also provide education on adoption and parenting for them. After all of these requirements are met, the family may go before the adoption judge and finally be declared a permanent family.
What about my medical bills and other expenses while I am pregnant?
If you need financial assistance, The Adoption Center of Choice has adoptive families that can help with your medical bills or other costs that are related to the pregnancy (as allowed by state law). If available we will help you apply for any public assistance or insurance benefits to which you are entitled during your pregnancy. We are there to help you comply with the adoption laws.
What if I need housing while I'm pregnant?
We individualize each mothers plan. We have a housing solution for your need. different housing We have our own maternity home for our Birth mothers who have chosen adoption. We also can provide assistance where you currently reside (as allowed by state law).
If I choose adoption, when is my decision final?
Under Utah law, your relinquishment documents can be signed as early as 24 hours after you have given birth. The Adoption Center of Choice encourages birth mothers to carefully consider your adoption plans as early in your pregnancy as possible, especially if you would like to get to know a family and want the baby to go home with them from the hospital.
What will my child be told about me and the adoption?
The Adoption Center of Choice encourages birth mothers to keep a journal of their events. Sharing interesting facts about themselves, stories of youth, likes, dislikes and more. This journal will be supplied to the adoptive family you choose. This provides the family you choose with the resources they need to share with your child and answer any questions they might have regarding you.
If I do make an adoption plan, will the sad feelings ever go away?
This is the biggest choice of your life and there will be sadness and this event will always be an emotional time throughout you life. However, the Adoption Center of Choice is set up to provide you with several opportunities to help you be in control of all aspects of your child’s adoption and feel comfortable with the informed choices you have made for the future of your child.
