How Do I Put My Child Up for Adoption In Colorado?
Your unexpected pregnancy has led to your adoption decision. You may have several questions and feel clueless when it comes to the adoption process. If you are a birth mother and are in need of adoption agencies in Colorado to choose from, Adoption Choices of Colorado is the place for you. We have all the tools you need to get started on your adoption process and plan. You may have many questions about how to get started and what an adoption plan entails. We will be happy to answer any questions you may have. For more information on how to put your child up for adoption, continue to read.
If you need adoption help now, please call or text us at 303-670-4673 (HOPE) or visit us at Adoption Choices of Colorado.
How Do I Start My Adoption Plan?
When starting your adoption plan, the first step is to decide on what adoption type fits your circumstances. and list the preferences you want in your adoptive family.
- Open Adoption is when you want a more personal relationship with your child and adoptive family. You want to be a part of your child’s life. You want to plan personal, consistent communication. Forms of contact can be scheduled whenever you want. You can do phone and video calls, in-person visits, emails, and letters with pictures.
- Closed Adoption can be the ideal option for you if you do not want any personal communication or contact with the child or the adoptive parent. Based on your circumstances, you don’t want your personal information shared, and that’s valid.
- Semi-Open Adoption is similar to open adoption. The types of contact are the same. It is up to you to decide on the consistency of communication. You do not want a personal relationship, just updates on your child’s upbringing. All forms of communication will be monitored and mediated by our adoption agency.
Choosing the Right Adoptive Family
The second step of an adoption plan is to list the preferences you want in your adoptive family. Here are some examples of questions you can ask yourself about the ideal adoptive family.
- Do I want the adoptive family in a nearby location, or am I comfortable with more distance?
- Do I consider religion in my upbringing? Does it matter what religion they are or if they share the same religious values? Will I even want to consider religion when I don’t follow any?
- Are race and ethnicity a key factor in my choosing an adoptive family?
- Would I want the adoptive family to share the same morals and values? Do I want them to meet all of them or just a few important ones that matter to me?
- Would I want the adoptive family to have similar ways of child upbringing?
Colorado Adoption Services
We offer many adoption services that you are eligible for and can apply for. Based on your needs and current circumstances, you may just want to apply for a few. We do not judge your circumstances. These services are here to help you in need during this adoption process and post-placement as well. We encourage you to use our services.
Financial Aid
We offer loans and grants for those who need financial aid and stability. We want to lessen the financial issue and assist. Our financial aid plan can help you pay rent, transportation, phone bill, medical expenses, maternity materials, and groceries.
Medical Assistance
If you do not have medical insurance or a primary doctor, we have a list of medical professionals who can take your case. We offer medical services that include scheduling medical checkups, helping pay medical expenses, and finding a doctor suitable for you. All decisions are up to you, and we want you to feel safe using our services.
Housing
Whether you have a home or not, we offer housing in locations near you. Your living space may not be the environment you want to spend your pregnancy in. We offer affordable, comfortable housing for the duration of the adoption process. Even once the adoption is finalized, we let you stay in your living arrangement for a few months to get back on your feet and help you find your own permanent place.
Birth Plan
As the delivery date is arriving soon, you and your doctor will be discussing a plan for the delivery of the child. At Adoption Choices of Colorado, we want to make your delivery an experience safe and comfortable for you. Important questions to consider would be the location of the birth, if you want anyone in the delivery room, do you want a c section or natural birth, or would you like pain relief meds.
Free Counseling
We offer free counseling during your adoption process and after. Our one-on-one sessions and group counseling can benefit you. We understand there are many emotions and feelings to explore during this process. An unexpected pregnancy can take a mental toll on anyone. You are not alone, and if you need a safe space to share, we offer that. There is no timeline for this service. We encourage you to go to our sessions whenever you are ready.
How Adoption Choices of Colorado can Help You
Adoption Choices of Colorado is a safe, non-judgemental agency in Colorado. For any birth mother living in Colorado, we want to offer you a place to get started on your adoption plan. We offer services for all birth mothers in different situations. A reliable place for those who have questions about adoption, for those who are certain or uncertain if adoption is the right path. We will be happy to work with you and start your journey today.
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!