Adoption Agencies in Colorado Near You
When you first learn of your unplanned pregnancy, you can be in shock and not know how to proceed. Having this reaction is completely okay and understandable because you were not planning on getting pregnant at this point in your life. The important thing is to not panic because you do have options you can choose from on how to move forward. You can become a parent and raise your child. You can terminate your pregnancy depending on your beliefs and the laws in your state. Your third option is Adoption in Colorado.
If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a surrogate, please call or text us at 303-670-4673 (HOPE) or visit us at Adoption and Surrogacy Choices of Colorado.
Do Your Own Research if you Go with Adoption in Colorado
If you decide to go with adoption in Colorado, do some of your own research before jumping right in. Look into what adoption in Colorado is like to make sure it is the right decision for you. You also want to look into what adoption services are near you and see if you can find an agency that will provide you with the experience you want while at the same time being close to your home, so the commute is not too far.
Doing this research will also help you determine if you want a private adoption or not. If you are looking for a private adoption, then you can narrow your search to private adoption agencies in Denver near you, and you might end up coming across us here at Adoption Choices of Colorado.
What Adoption Choices of Colorado Have to Offer
When you work with us, we make sure that you know that you are the one in charge. At Adoption Choices of Colorado, we believe that since this is your adoption plan and the journey, you should be the one to create your adoption plan. We also do our best to plan things that fit your schedule, like our meetings. We can meet however you prefer for our meetings, whether that is over the phone, the internet, at our offices, at your home, or at a location of your choice.
In our first meeting together, you will be assigned an adoption caseworker who will be by your side on your adoption journey. They are there to simply provide you with all the information you need to create your adoption plan as well as answer any questions you may have.
Now we know that going through the Colorado adoption process while being pregnant can cause you to stress, so we have resources available to help relieve this stress. Depending on your financial situation, we can help you with certain necessities. For instance, we can help you with your grocery needs and find an affordable doctor for your appointments. We also provide a free counseling service where you can go if you need to talk about what is on your mind. You can make an appointment at any time. These sessions are for you to get any questions you may have answered and for you to get help working through the feelings, you can be dealing with about adoption.
Another thing we can help you out with is finding a better and more affordable living situation if your current living situation is not ideal. When you come home, you should be able to relax and destress your mind. If you do not have a place where you can do that, then we can help you find one.
Do Not be Afraid to Ask for Help
Going through the adoption process is never an easy task, especially if you are going on this journey on your own. Remember that you have a support system behind you. Our staff here at Adoption Choices of Colorado is more than prepared and happy to aid you and support you in any way that they can. Your mental health is very important, so do not be afraid to reach out and ask for help whether you reach out to us, your family, or your friends. We are all here for you.
Adoption in Colorado is a Wonderful Process
Choosing to go with adoption in Colorado is never an easy decision. If you come across us here at Adoption Choices of Colorado when you look into adoption agencies near you, we hope you consider working with us. We are here to aid you and support you on your adoption journey, as well as make sure you have an amazing adoption experience.
If you are interested in learning more about your gestational surrogacy options, contact Adoption and Surrogacy 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.
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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!