Fears about giving up a baby for adoption in Colorado
While it is not publicized frequently, there are many fears that birth mothers feel when looking into adoption. Determining what is going through your head and finding solutions to these questions will make this process go much more smoothly. Birth mothers come from many different walks of life, and each time they are placing their baby for adoption, it is one of their final options. Adoption is not always a birth mother’s first option, but it is one of the options that can help them in the future. We will identify a few of the fears that may wreak havoc on birth mothers in this process to make the adoption process easier for you.
If you need adoption help now, please call or text us at 303-670-4673 (HOPE) or visit us at Adoption Choices of Colorado.
I’ll be forced into a decision I am uncomfortable with
Dealing with a human child is difficult, especially when you do not know if your child will be happy in the future. You are most likely worried about what is right for you and what will be best for your baby. Adoption agencies have experts that can help you through the adoption process and provide you navigate the adoption options provided through private adoptions in Colorado.
The adoption process is run entirely by you. When you call us, an adoption specialist will provide you with information relevant to your adoption and give you emotional support through the process. The goal of the adoption specialists is to make you comfortable through this process and guide you to great families that meet your qualifications.
Are the adopting families trustworthy?
If you are concerned about the families that could be adopting your child and if they can properly support them, then you shouldn’t be worrying. The families that want to adopt your child have gone through classes in parenting, have passed household testing, and adoption agencies have verified their homes to support a child.
Closed adoption is the only option
When some birth mothers think of adoption, they misunderstand the options they can choose from. Private adoption in Colorado has three different adoption options. Only one of those options is a closed adoption. In a closed adoption, the birth mother gives their baby up for adoption and will see their child. The other two adoption options are open adoption and semi-open adoption. These types of adoptions can help you go through the adoption process because you can see your child growing up and how they are being properly cared for by the adopting family.
I’m too young to be giving up a baby for adoption
If you are facing an unexpected pregnancy situation and do not see yourself getting out of it, you can start the adoption process regardless of age. Birth mothers come of various ages, and if you become pregnant, private adoption agencies can help you through the process.
I will regret giving my baby up for adoption
It is very likely that you will regret the decision to place your baby up for adoption, but adoption agencies aim to reduce the burden. Adoption specialists are educated and know how to make the adoption decision ahead of you easier. They can provide emotional support if you need it as well as adoption options. There have been cases where birth mothers that choose an open or semi-open adoption have an easier time recovering from placing their child up for adoption.
The adoption options are available to make you feel more at ease with your decision. It gives you a better possibility of feeling like your decision made moving on easier so you feel you can move on with your life.
Acknowledging fears
Adoption is a difficult process for many birth mothers. However, the process is made to help put you at ease and the fears going through your head. The adopting family will be great; you are in control of the adoption process and selecting the adoption options, and regardless of your situation, adoption agents are available to help you.
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.
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!