Are There Requirements for Placing your Baby for Adoption in Colorado as a Pregnant Woman?
If you are wondering if there are any requirements to placing your baby for adoption in Colorado as a pregnant woman, the short answer would be no. However, there are requirements as you go through the adoption process to make sure it is as smooth and as comfortable as possible for you and everyone else involved. It is usually adoptive families who go through more strict screening processes, but as a woman looking to place her child for adoption, you will not face as many barriers to get the ball rolling.
What Should I Do First?
The best first step is to find an adoption agency. Adoption Choices of Colorado is our agency and very much a great place to begin if you are new to the world of adoption. Our website has a list of Frequently Asked Questions, as well as a contact form so that you can reach out to us. Once you fill out the form, a representative will email you from Adoption Choices of Colorado and you will be assigned an adoption caseworker. It’s really as simple as that if you are feeling overwhelmed. You reach out and someone is there to help you and guide you through placing your baby for adoption in Colorado as a pregnant woman.
How should I Manage My Mental and Financial Health during this Time?
The great thing about Adoption Choices of Colorado is that we provide counseling at no cost to you. While it is not required, counseling can help you sort your thoughts before, during, and after the adoption process. That’s a great way to manage your mental health, but it’s also important to surround yourself with other supportive people in your life. Adoption isn’t a bad thing, but it can be stressful, so not going through it alone is pretty important.
It can be challenging if you’re worried about how you’ll manage your money or if you are dealing with the legal aspects of adoption, but fear not — Adoption Choices of Colorado is here to assist you with those things and help you create plans of action.
What are the Most Important Required Parts of the Adoption Process I Should be Aware Of?
Two of the most important required parts of the adoption process are choosing an adoptive family and planning for the birth of your child. Despite some ridiculous and outdated depictions of adoption, consisting of cruel and violent separations, you actually get a lot of control over the adoption process itself, so don’t worry. You can choose an adoptive family you think will serve your child best, and you can also decide what type of adoption you would like. For instance, an open adoption would mean that you would get to see your child more, while a closed adoption is usually reserved for a mother who simply wants to move on with her life. Both are completely okay, and the key point is that you get to make some of the big decisions and not get left out.
As far as the actual birth of your child, that usually starts with finding a hospital. You’ll likely want to choose one nearby and have a way to get there when the time is right. It’s also smart to consider other things, like pain management and who you may want to come with you. Packing the essentials, like a change of clothes and toiletries, is just as important as packing what makes you comfortable or will help you pass the time. In this day and age, it’s always smart to bring your phone and a charger at the very least.
What if I have More Questions?
You likely do have more questions and that is okay! This isn’t meant to be an exhaustive list that covers everything about placing your baby for adoption in Colorado as a pregnant woman. However, your best way to find answers will be going to the Adoption Choices of Colorado website and connecting with an adoption caseworker. Think of them as your personal liaison or informant when it comes to exploring the world of adoption and don’t be afraid to pick their brains! There have been so many successful adoption stories, and our adoption agency has been a part of so many of them. We have seen enough different cases over the years to provide you with plenty of support and tips for a smooth adoption experience.
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.
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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!