Is Adoption Right For You?
Adoption involves giving birth and placing your child in an adoptive family who will love and care for them. Much about this option has changed in recent years, with birth mothers having the flexibility and freedom to create an adoption plan that meets their needs.
This option can be challenging and rewarding; every woman will have a different experience. Learning everything possible about this option can help you decide what’s best for your life.
We’ll help you learn more about adoption in a loving, nonjudgmental environment. You deserve everything you need to make a confident choice.
What Are Your Rights?
As the birth mother, you can select the adoptive parents that fit your wishes and expectations for your child. Whether the ideal family for your child lives in the suburbs, already has children, would be first-time parents, or any other characteristics, you can choose what feels most comfortable.
A crucial part of the process is making an adoption plan. This plan will determine the level of contact you wish to have with your child and their adoptive family. Learning about these plans can help you decide.
Open Adoption
With an open adoption, you’ll select the parents and determine the best communication style, whether it’s letters, in-person visits, phone calls, or other methods. You can form a relationship with your child and be a continuous presence in their life.
Please note that open adoptions are not legally enforceable in Texas. You can speak with an adoption specialist or attorney to learn your specific rights.
Semi-Open Adoption
Semi-open adoption allows for communication but ensures certain private information is protected. For example, you and the adoptive family can communicate, but all contact is mediated through a third party (like an adoption agency or attorney).
Limited information (like first names) can be shared.
Closed Adoption
A closed adoption offers the most privacy, and although it is more uncommon, it may be ideal if you wish to remain anonymous. With this type of adoption, all identifying records are sealed, and you will not communicate with the adoptive family or your child.
Making Your Pregnancy Decision
Only you know what’s best for your unexpected pregnancy. Moore Options Pregnancy Center offers no-cost pregnancy counseling services.
You alone can decide, and we don’t profit from any option you choose. We’ll answer your questions and refer you to adoption agencies as needed so you can speak with experts.
We are here for you. Schedule a confidential appointment to learn more about adoption.
You Have A Place Here
Life isn't easy, and it doesn't always go as planned. However, you are more capable than you realize.
No matter your circumstances, Moore Options Pregnancy Center will help you chart a path forward.
