3 Reasons Why Adoption is an Option
An unplanned pregnancy can happen at any moment in your life, and if you are facing that situation, you may be feeling an overwhelming amount of emotion. You may be feeling desolate and hopeless, but there are birth mother resources and people out there who can help you that an adoption is an option for your unplanned pregnancy.
As a pregnant woman, you are in control of your pregnancy, and you can choose to carry the baby to term and take care of them or you can choose to put them up for adoption or even choose to terminate your pregnancy. There is no right choice because everyone’s circumstance is different, and the choice you make will be the best one for you.
You may feel as though you are powerless, but that is far from the case. If you choose to go through with an adoption, then you can feel empowered by the information provided to you by the adoption staff throughout the entire Colorado adoption process.
If you need adoption help now, please call or text us at 303-670-4673 (HOPE) or visit us at Adoption Choices of Colorado.
Giving Up Your Child for Adoption in Colorado
Choosing adoption is not an easy choice, and it is a choice that is often filled with many stigmas, such as the notion that you are “giving up your child.” This is probably the most common misconception people have when they talk about adoption, but adoption is never selfish.
When you choose adoption for the future of your baby, you are not “giving them up.” Rather, you are providing them with a new future with a loving family and a safe home. Adoption can be a difficult choice to make, but you should never think that you are “giving up” your baby. Making the decision to pursue adoption is a choice made out of love, and it doesn’t make you any less of a person.
Beyond the benefits for your baby, putting your child up for adoption will also provide a wonderful gift for a hopeful family awaiting adoption. You are giving them a chance to have a wonderful future, and you can be a part of that journey if you choose to have an open adoption.
Adoption Has Benefits
One of the benefits of choosing adoption is that you can give your child a chance to have a happy family. You may not be ready to have a child, and that may be due to school or a job. Whatever the case may be, if you are not ready to have a child or if you don’t want to be a mother, adoption can give you the opportunity to live your life. Motherhood is not for everyone, and at Adoption & Surrogacy Choices of Colorado, we wholeheartedly understand that everyone’s life choices and values are different. It does not make you any less of a person if you do not want to become a mother.
Another benefit of choosing adoption is that you are entirely in control of the adoption process and the Colorado adoption plan. When you choose adoption, you will be closely working with a birth parent counselor who will get to know you and your situation so that they know how to best assist you. One of the most important parts of the adoption plan is the type of adoption you want to pursue, such as open adoption. Open adoption allows for an open line of communication between the birth parent, adopted child, and the adoptive family. After planning, you also get to choose the family you want your child to live with, which is an empowering choice you can make.
If you are worried about adoption because of the costs associated with adoption, there are many resources available. You do not have to have money to consider adoption as an option. We understand that there are many financial costs to consider, such as medical costs and groceries, so we want to be able to alleviate as many of your worries as we can so that you can focus on your pregnancy. Adoption & Surrogacy Choices of Colorado also offers access to free counseling during and after your pregnancy.
The Adoption Option in Colorado
Adoption can be a complicated process, but it doesn’t have to be. If you choose to get in contact with our staff and work with our birth parent counselors, they will work with you during the entire adoption process so that you stay informed.
The process of adoption starts with getting in contact with an adoption agency, and afterward, you will work closely with adoption specialists that can help you create an adoption plan. During this step, you can be eligible to receive financial aid, and our staff will work with you so that you get all the help you need. You will also create a hospital plan, which will map out how you want to deliver your baby and who will be with you at the hospital.
Throughout the entire process, you will receive emotional support and ongoing counseling because adoption can be difficult, and we want to be able to support you. After your pregnancy, you will relinquish your rights as a parent for your baby, and the baby will be placed into the care of the adoptive family.
If you have chosen to have an open adoption, there will be post-placement communication, and you can stay updated on your child’s life. Our staff will diligently work with you to ensure that you make informed decisions that will give your baby the best future possible.
Why Adoption is an Option in Colorado
Whatever situation you may be in, there are always people who are willing to help you, and many resources are available for you so that you can have a healthy support system throughout your pregnancy. Adoption & Surrogacy Choices of Colorado is proud to be one of those resources, and we are happy to provide you with all the information you need for your adoption.
If you are facing an unplanned pregnancy and want to learn more about your adoption options, contact Adoption Choices of Colorado by email, phone, or text: Email Us, Text us: 720-371-1099, Call us: 303-670-4673 (HOPE). If you are hoping to adopt, please contact us here.
Meet the author: Victoria is a sophomore at the Georgia Institute of Technology, and she is currently a Literature, Media, and Communications major. She currently runs her own blog, where she shares her poetry and creative writing projects. When she is not working or studying for school, she is often reading or writing, as she seeks to pursue a career in writing.
Stephanie joined the Adoption Choices family in 2014 as the Child Placement Supervisor. Her love for adoption began in first grade when she made friends with twins adopted from Vietnam. Her heart grew strong over the years for adopted children and ultimately led her to graduate school where she continued her focus to her dream of working in the adoption field. Stephanie earned a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Denver in 2001. Over the past 15 years, Stephanie has worked as a pregnancy counselor and as an adoptive parent counselor for foster care, international adoption and domestic adoption, writing hundreds of home studies for families, and helping build their forever families. Stephanie is married and has three boys ages 12, 9, and 5. Together with her family she enjoys riding bike, playing games, watching her three sons compete in their various sporting and musical activities and go on vacations.
Christy Ikeler, is our Executive Director and Birth Parent Director. Christy has been with Adoption Choices Team for 18 years, since opening the doors in 2002! Christy has a true passion for what she does and her true love is working with and helping each birth parent. Whether she is up all night on the phone talking with them, taking them to doctors appointments, out for their favorite treat, providing counseling or at the hospital during labor and delivery, Christy is very involved every step of the way. She has a contagious laugh and a spunky personality that our birth moms all can bond with and relate to. As an adoptive parent herself, adoption holds a very special place in her heart and she can relate on every level with both birth parents and adoptive parents. In her free time Christy loves spending time with her daughter, gardening, baking and taking vacations with her family. Christy is an excellent leader for our team at Adoption Choices and is truly one of a kind!! As Executive Director, Christy spends time with the staff, birth parents and adoptive families in order to ensure that the agency is running smoothly. She has placed a huge emphasis on community outreach and programs for birth parents. Christy loves the opportunity to lead the agency into a brighter future.
Ms. Mackenzie has built a successful counseling career over the past 20 years, supporting mothers and families, people of all ages and genders, students, community professionals and fellow clinicians. Liv values a diverse professional focus, including the entrepreneurial life of a sole proprietor, the evaluative process of certifying foster/adoptive homes, the insightful and mindful one-on-one one work with enthusiastic clients, and serving as an advocate for underserved populations. Liv is a Licensed Professional Counselor and holds a BA in Pre-Law and Economics from American University, an MA in Counseling from Adams University and a certificate in Human Resource Management from Villanova University. Away from work you will find Liv spending time in nature, biking to the farmer’s market and adventuring with her family.
Catherine A. Madsen, joined the Adoption Choices family as legal counsel in 2013. Catherine is responsible for providing legal guidance to the Agency, training and updating staff on developments in adoption law and legislation, and program development. Catherine
Virginia Frank is an adoption attorney accredited since 1991 with the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys. Ms. Frank is a leader in the field of private adoption and has completed over 4,000 adoptions in her career. Ms. Frank has a law degree from Oklahoma City University and a BA in both Political Science and Communications from the University of Oklahoma.
Cassidie has been with Adoption Choices since 2015, she has her bachelors in Interdisciplinary Affairs with concentrations in both Sociology and Business Management. Cassidie has additional training in Victim Advocacy, foster care and has been working in women’s services for over 10 years. Cassidie has always had a heart for adoption and it was her career dream to work in adoption. She started off doing volunteer work for advocacy programs, adoption organizations and worked in High Risk Maternal Fetal Medicine through the University of Colorado Hospital and Children’s Hospital of Colorado. Cassidie is also blessed to have personally experienced an adoption of her own in 2012, completing her family of five! Cassidie loves what she does as a case worker from initial phone calls, meetings, doctor appointments, interaction with the adoptive families to delivery and counseling. Cassidie has a passion for those in need and strives to help make a difference in the lives of the people she meets. She is a firm believer in being kind, compassionate and open minded in all situations. “Unless you’ve walked in their shoes, there’s no place for judgment. A kind word or compliment can go a long way!” The bittersweet moments in adoption reminds Cassidie each and every time, why she loves what she does!