How to Plan an Adoption From the Hospital in Colorado?
By Xihan Sun
It can be scary for you if you suddenly discover your unplanned pregnancy because you are facing difficult choices. While you want to raise your child, your situation and resources may not be suitable for a child. Placing your baby for adoption is always a viable option if you are not ready or able to parent. Even if you are not sure about which option you should choose, that is okay. We understand that this is not an easy decision, and you should take all the time you need. However, you do not need to rush your decision before delivering your child. It is even possible to plan an adoption from the hospital or even after your pregnancy. Adoption Choices of Colorado has solid experience in helping birth mothers in Colorado with their adoption. We are here to show you how to put a child up for adoption from the hospital in Colorado.
The Process of Last-Minute Adoption in Colorado
You are hesitating about whether you want to raise the child or not. What should you do? This situation is much more common than you think, and you should not worry about this. If you decide that you do not want to raise your child, you can always start your adoption plan. If you are awaiting delivery in a hospital, you can contact a local agency to start your adoption. There are many adoption agencies in Denver and other places in Colorado ready to assist you. An agency like Adoption Choices of Colorado will provide assistance to make your adoption a better experience. You can get in touch with us through email or phone call, and you can find more information on our website. Here are some steps you need to complete after connecting with Adoption Choices of Colorado.
1. Start Working on Your Adoption Plan With Your Counselor
You will get a counselor after you select Adoption Choices of Colorado to assist you. Your counselor will be responsible for answering your questions and helping you overcome any difficulties throughout your pregnancy. Your adoption plan is the essential guide for your adoption. It will include the benefits you receive during your adoption as well as several steps you need to accomplish. Your counselor will provide advice and references for you when making an adoption plan. Your adoption plan will make sure you receive customized adoption assistance.
2. Choose the Type of Adoption That is Best For You
There are three types of adoption: closed adoption, semi-closed adoption, and open adoption. These terms represent different levels of contact you want with your child and the adoptive parents. Every adoption is different, and there is no right answer when choosing the type of adoption. You should choose the type that is right for your situation. You may consider if you want to receive updates on your child or participate in family events in the future. Your counselor will explain the differences between these terms and the pros & cons of each one.
3. Selecting an Adoptive Family For Your Child
It is likely that you choose adoption because you want another family to provide your child with a better life. In other words, one of the most crucial decisions you will make is the family that adopts your child. You should consider different factors when making the decision, such as housing situation, financial background, education, race, religion, etc. Adoption Choices of Colorado presents you with the strongest candidates through careful screening and interviews. We will make sure that the candidate you choose meets your standard and preference.
4. Securing Your Medical Resources and Other Benefits
As a birth mother choosing adoption in Colorado, you will receive various benefits. Besides medical resources, you can also receive housing accommodation, financial support, etc. There are more details on the Adoption Choices of Colorado website. Our main goal is for your pregnancy to be easier and to take pressure off your shoulder.
You Can Consult With Us About How to Put a Child Up For Adoption in Colorado
Private adoption in Colorado is a popular choice for local birth mothers as it provides them with choices and initiatives. Most birth mothers in Colorado choose to conduct their adoption plans with private adoption agencies. Adoption Choices of Colorado is a professional adoption agency that helps birth mothers give babies up for adoption at birth. We have offices in Colorado, and we can also come to you if necessary. Adoption Choices of Colorado understands that birth mothers’ needs come first, and we are ready to help at any time. Make sure to contact us whenever you need, and we will begin to help you as soon as possible.
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!