How Has Roe v. Wade Changed Adoption in Colorado
By Karlie Harris
A woman should be able to decide what she does with her body. According to the fourth amendment, people have the right to secure their persons and not be violated. There has been a lot of controversy about abortion and adoption for many years. For a long time, Roe v. Wade prevented women from terminating a pregnancy before 23 weeks. This was recently overturned in Colorado, allowing women to terminate their pregnancy early on.
The choice is yours to make, Adoption Choices of Colorado wants to help you with your unplanned pregnancy, and we will guide you through the adoption process. We know adoption can be a long, hard process, but our organization can walk you through it. Our staff can help you at adoption agencies in Colorado, and we have extensive resources for birth parents.
Pregnant and Not in a Good Place to Parent
The Roe v. Wade act was first brought to light in the 1970s, and people have had different opinions since. While this act prevented women from having an abortion after 6 weeks of pregnancy, Colorado overturned this law, making it possible for an abortion at any time during their pregnancy. In addition, the government is prohibited from banning the procedure or restricting access to contraceptives any time from now on.
Although Colorado overturned Roe v. Wade, there is still controversy about abortion. As the birth mother it is your choice, but Adoption Choices of Colorado wants to offer an option that does not bring with it the stresses of society and political views. Let us help place your baby with a safe loving family. Parents who apply for adoption go through a rigorous interview process but we are with you through each step of the process.
Adoption Options
Today, you, as a woman, can choose how to deal with an unwanted pregnancy. For some women, pregnancy is not an option, whether you are not ready for a baby, for health reasons, or for more personal reasons. Abortion has been a disputed topic for years, but it is your right to choose. Adoption is one of three options for women who have become pregnant unexpectedly.
None of these are a replacement for the other. As the birth mother, it is your decision. We have adoption agencies across Colorado with staff that are available to assist you in many ways, including guiding you through an adoption plan. At Adoption Choices of Colorado, we can help you find medical assistance and someone to talk to at no cost.
If you are considering adoption, we have trained and licensed staff at our Colorado adoption agencies. You can call or text us at any time. We are available 24/7 with any questions you have about how to give up a baby for adoption. In our agency, we do not judge birth mothers for putting their child up for adoption. We know you love your child and just want the baby to have the best life.
We are the Right American Adoption Agency for You
The case of Roe v. Wade impacted women who became pregnant unexpectedly across the country. In 2022, Colorado overturned Roe v. Wade, making it possible for women to freely decide. While adoption is not a replacement for abortion, and vice versa, we hope you contact Adoption Choices of Colorado. By choosing adoption, you are providing a safe, loving home and family for your child.
Our first priority is the birth mother. We have innumerable resources for you and want to help you with your adoption options. The next priority is finding the right home and parent(s) for your baby. We know you love your baby and want what is best for them, and both birth parents will be involved in the adoption process.
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!