Pregnant, Homeless, and Adoption
If you are pregnant with an unplanned baby and facing financial issues resulting in homelessness while in Colorado, know you are not alone. Know that you have plenty of options when it comes to the baby, such as adoption. That is how we can help you, Adoption Choices of Colorado. We are a private adoption agency located in Colorado with multiple sectors in the United States. We help local birth mothers that are striving to give their baby a better life and structure by putting them up for adoption. Here we don’t say give up because there is no notion of such when you are putting your baby in the hands of someone that will take care of them.
As an adoption agency in Colorado, we have multiple locations in Colorado, one being in the city of Denver. Just know if you are homeless, a person can have the most money and want to put their baby up for adoption. Giving your baby a better life is what matters, and don’t let your status or lack of resources prohibit you from making such decisions.
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 am homeless and pregnant. What are my options?
Adoption Choices is deeply sorry you are facing struggles as a homeless person. Just know that you are not alone and should not sustain any low self-esteem due to being homeless. There is a multitude of women who are homeless and facing an unplanned pregnancy. But, since you are pregnant, we understand that keeping the baby in your care is not the safest and most authentic way to raise the child. Every child deserves a safe home where they can come to night after night and feel secure. You do have two more options other than raising the child as your own.
An option is terminating the pregnancy, which results in you not carrying the child the full term. The child will not be born, and you will not have to raise the child. Many people are morally against the termination of a pregnancy, but here we never judge any mother based upon her decisions. There are mental setbacks a birth mother face after terminating her pregnancy, and you might suffer as well, but there is not a guarantee. Just know it is completely your decision and no one else’s.
The final option is placing your child up for adoption. That is where we come in to help explain this process. Adoption is a legal process when a child is placed within the care of a couple through the permission of the courts and you as the birth mother. It is a delicate process that we handle with care due to its sensitivity of it. Though that child shall not be related to those that are in the care of, they will be loved and call them their parents!
Can I receive financial assistance from my adoption agency?
You absolutely can receive financial assistance from our adoption agency if you are struggling financially. If you are homeless, make sure to tell your caseworker as soon as possible. We can definitely begin the process of finding you a secure home and, in the midst, pay for the rent. To add on, we can pay for other necessary bills such as a phone bill, utility bill, or more. If you have no money to purchase food, we can help you with such an issue. Staying well-fed is necessary when pregnant because you are now sharing your body with someone else. Since that is the case, you are feeding for two, which means you have to intake more food than usual. But, making sure the food is healthy is important, and your caseworker or doctor can provide tips relating to such. Apart from that, we can cover your transportation fees if need be. We are trying to make you comfortable during your pregnancy and trying to rebuild your life. All the expenses shall be expelled six weeks after the birth of your baby. However, we will support you in finding ways to take care of yourself financially after our financial services are over. Just because you are homeless doesn’t mean you don’t deserve a chance at a settled life.
As for the medical side, we don’t cover any financial aspects related to adoption. That being said, your baby’s adoptive parents may provide financial support and cover the bills that are in place. However, if you would like insurance for both you and your baby, you can research and be eligible for Medicaid. That will be a great attribute in saving money while staying healthy and attending necessary appointments.
How will I keep in contact with my caseworker if I am homeless?
You never have to worry about not being able to keep in contact with your caseworker at Adoption Choices of Colorado. We will always find a way to connect with the mothers that come to our adoption agency because communication is key. If you don’t have a phone, we can definitely provide you with one and pay for the bill. That leaves no miscommunication between yourself and your caseworker. If you are in need of a phone, please let us know, and we will quickly give you one.
Are You Homeless And Thinking About Adoption? Adoption Choices of Colorado Is Here
If you are homeless, never hesitate to count on us through the different channels we possess. You can contact us through our portal to access our personal website. Also, you can call or text us. Since we are a 24 hours non-profit organization that is open seven days a week, you may contact us at any point. We will definitely respond as soon as possible and will start the adoption journey right away!
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: Imani Agbionu is a recent graduate from George Mason University, earning her Bachelor of Science in Marketing. With a history in writing for her former university’s online publication, Her Campus, she aspires to become a successful journalist who can provide for herself and her family. She is from Washington, DC, where she has lived her whole life, but one day wants to move to experience and call another state home. Her mother is from Washington, DC, and her father is from Nigeria, part of the Igbo tribe. As an introvert, she loves streaming platforms, with her favorites being HBO Max, Netflix, and Disney+. Unfortunately, she can’t pick one due to all playing a vital role in her life on a daily basis. She enjoys reading, with her favorite book being The Shining by Stephen King, which she sees as unusual since she is a fearful person that avoids horror at all costs. Listening to music is a vital mechanism that helps her stay calm and deal with her anxiety at times. As an inspiring Journalist, she likes to write about a plethora of topics that some may look at as controversial, but she believes in staying true to herself. She doesn’t mind having conversations with people as long as opinions are being respected.
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!