Can I Choose My Adoption Plan in Colorado?
So you just discovered you were pregnant, and you’re probably feeling a lot of emotions at the moment. And if you don’t know if you can’t raise your child, you’re also probably feeling a lot of stress as you consider the options that you have. You might even be wondering Can I choose my adoption plan? Well, we have some good news. Here at Adoption Choices of Colorado, we are willing to help guide you through this tough time. We understand everything you must be feeling, and we would like to help you on your journey should you decide to choose adoption.
However, you might be holding off on adoption for a variety of reasons. One of the reasons you might be holding off is that you don’t know how much control you will have over your adoption plan. So to address the question of this article, can you choose your own adoption plan? The answer is a resounding yes! You are in control of your plan at all times. At Adoption Choices of Colorado, we only serve as your advisors and your specialists, but our role in your adoption plan is actually a little more complicated than that. So in this article, we won’t only be discussing our role in your adoption plan but yours as well. That way, you have a clear picture of what the adoption process looks like. So without further ado, let’s get into it!
If you need adoption help now, please call or text us at 303-670-4673 (HOPE) or visit us at Adoption Choices of Colorado.
Adoption Agencies Provide You With Information About the Adoption process
This is a big one. Part of our mission is to help educate you on the aspects of the adoption process you are unfamiliar with. And don’t worry if you don’t know much about the adoption process. We know it’s not an easy thing to wrap your head around, so we’re willing to educate you on all the things you need to know before you decide to go ahead with the process. It’s important to us that you receive all the information you need to make sure you make well-thought-out decisions for yourself and your child. Once you feel comfortable with the information you have received, we can move to the next stage of the adoption process. Remember, we’ll inform and advise you on every step of the process, so don’t feel like you have to remember everything!
Our Adoption Specialist Will Help You Create an Adoption Plan That Suits Your Needs
Probably one of the biggest obstacles you’ll have to overcome during the adoption process is mapping out your adoption plan. While we might show you the typical plans and adoption options, you can feel free to draft an adoption plan that you think best suits your needs, and we will do everything we can to work with you and your plan. If you need to make multiple outlines, have no fear! We can help you with that as well! We want you to pick out or draft a plan that you think is going to be best for you and your child. And don’t be afraid to ask us questions or address any concerns you might have. We are here to help! Remember to take your time and don’t feel pressured to rush into anything. You can take all the time you need. The important thing is you choose a plan that best suits you.
We can Offer Financial Assistance for Your Adoption
This is another big one! We, Adoption Choices of Colorado, are willing to cover expenses relating to your pregnancy if eligible. This could include healthcare and, if you need it, counseling. Also, don’t be afraid to ask us for any other assistance you might need. You’re having trouble paying your bills or paying for groceries. We might be able to help! Don’t hesitate to contact our team. Part of our mission is to make sure both you and your child are healthy, so it’s crucial to us that you are safe and sound.
You are in Control of Your Adoption Plan
You might find a thread in the paragraphs above that you almost always have the final say in what happens during the adoption process. You make all the decisions, and we are only to assist and advise you throughout this process. We also provide the resources needed for the adoption process to happen legally. However, it’s all about what you think is right for your child and you. You decide what kind of adoption plan you want and what kind of adoption option works best for you.
The Adoption Process is a Long but Worthwhile Adventure
The adoption process is very long, but ultimately, it’s worth the adventure. You’re helping adoptive parents build their own families, something they might not have gotten if it was not for your contribution. You’re also allowing your child the chance to grow and become their own person in the care of a loving family. Remember, if you have any questions regarding the adoption process, don’t hesitate to contact Adoption Choices of Colorado. If you’re already going through the adoption process and require CO adoption services, please contact your adoption specialist if you need any assistance or have any questions and concerns.
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: Danny Solorzano is a recent graduate of Dalton State College. He graduated cum laude and has the honor of being a published writer. He is active in his local community through his work in college and community theatre. He is currently pursuing a career in journalism and hopes to, one day, publish the first of many fictional novels he has written.
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!