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When a woman calls our office inquiring about placing her child for adoption, it seems every story they share is different.
Each woman seems to have a different idea about what kind of family they seek for their child, how much they want to be involved with the adoptive family and even how she sees the relationship developing in the future. Each birth mother approaches her plan to place her child for adoption in different ways.
Our goal on the other end of the phone, is for a mom to feel listened to, validated and never judged. We are not here to judge, and we make that very clear to any mom we speak with.
We do not know what is right for a birth mother and we would never pretend we do!
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24/7 adoption support for expecting parents. Our team is friendly, non-judgmental, and here to help.
We can provide financial assistance to pay your bills.
We can provide daily emotional support from your own birth mother advocate.
We can discuss all of your options – whether you choose adoption or not.
We can respect your choices - no judgment here.
We can help you find and connect with the adoptive family that fits what you want for your child’s future.
Help you find a doctor that understands adoption.
Watch the videos below to hear the
experience of two Birth Mothers
You have choices
It is so important to find the right adoption professionals to help you through the process of giving up your baby for adoption.
Choice is what we are all about
Recently I spoke to a birth mother who told me that she chose to work with My Choice Adoptions because we listened to her. She wanted to be heard as she went through the process and wanted to be as involved as possible in the process itself. Choice is what we are all about—that means choosing the right adoptive family for your child, choosing to meet the family or not meet the family, or simply saying “I am just not sure now about meeting the family.” That is okay too.
—Marilu, Birth Parent Support Advocate
meet Waiting adoptive families
We ask our families to put together a family profile book with photos and information about their family. We make those available for expectant parents to look through. Perhaps you want to "meet" them on Skype or FaceTime—you can also call or text them. Sometimes an expectant parent can choose to invite the adoptive parents to a doctor's appointment or even a sonogram. It's your choice and it's up to you.
Pregnant in Florida? Call or text for 24/7 adoption support.
We’re here to help you make a choice for your baby’s future.
Maybe that choice is adoption, but maybe you just need some support to be able to parent your child if that’s your wish. Whatever you choose, it’s your choice and we’re here to support you.
If you choose adoption for your baby you can receive financial support including medical assistance, help with rent, groceries, utilities and a phone. We also offer counseling and emotional support.
In the world of adoption, the way you say things makes all the difference in how the other person receives it or hears it. When we speak about a woman “giving up her baby for adoption”, it is considered more politically correct to say “making an adoption plan for her child” or “placing a child for adoption”. That being said, adoption is actually really all about “giving” to a child. Maybe the pregnancy was not planned, but a woman can plan the adoption by working through all the options and implications before her child arrives.
When a birth mom chooses adoption for her child, she chooses to give her child the kind of life she may not be able to provide at that time. She gives her child the type of family that perhaps she wished she’d had. She gives of her heart by placing her child’s needs before her own feelings. In an open adoption, she gives her child more family…more people to love him or her. When a birth mother selects a family to adopt her child, they are often times waiting at the hospital ready to take a parenting role from the very beginning. It is the love and generosity of a child’s birth mother which leads her to choose to give this privilege to her child and to the adoptive parents. Once again, there is so much giving in all of these choices.
“To me, the phrase “placing your child for adoption” implies that a mother is giving careful thought and planning into deciding whether adoption is right for her child. It indicates that she has made an intentional choice for her child’s future. These actions are part of the many ways a birth mother gives to her child.”
I have been involved in hundreds of adoptions over the years and have walked side by side with many women who have chosen adoption for their children. I think it is important to recognize the selfless love and strength shown by birth mothers. While it may not be politically correct to say “Giving up your child for adoption” I can’t imagine a more loving way of GIVING to your child.
There are different types of adoption to consider
You might not know what feels right for you right now, so we’re happy to help you understand what these different relationships are.
Open Adoption
Open Adoption at a minimum means you openly exchange contact information with adoptive parents. Often open adoption means you might email, text or call adoptive parents and stay in touch as your baby grows up. Some people enjoy visits, while others worry that’s too much openness. Don’t worry, we’ll help you think about what feels right for you—it’s your choice.
Semi-Open Adoption
Most adoptions these days fall into this general category. Your baby’s family will share photos and updates with you, and while you might not see each other face-to face, you will always know your baby is being loved and is happy! Semi-open adoptions sometimes become open adoptions over time, while others become less open as people become busy with their lives. We’ll always support you in your choice.
Closed Adoption
Birthparents sometimes are in a difficult circumstance and it feels easier to have a closed adoption so you can put this difficult time behind you. We’ll help you understand what this choice means for you, and find adoptive parents who support you in your choice.
We’re often asked “Can I choose parents for my baby?”
And the answer is yes!
We have lots of wonderful families to choose from. We have married couples, single parents, traditional, and same-sex couples who all hope to become parents through adoption.
You can talk with them on the phone, meet them, and even have an open adoption so you can be sure your baby is happy and healthy as they grow!
There are many adoptive families hoping to adopt a baby, and we can help you find a family for your child. Our families are all home study approved and can’t wait to meet you!
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Learn more about adoption by reaching out now. Call or text and we’ll answer—we’re not an answering service.
We can answer your questions about placing your child for adoption, and we will never pressure you or judge you. It’s your choice and we are here to support you, whatever you choose.
melanie@mychoiceadoptions.com
Located in Tallahassee, Florida
A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization