Pregnant, Homeless, and Colorado Adoption
Unplanned pregnancycan be a very scary and worrisome time for a lot of birth mothers. Everyone has something else going on in their life and sometimes may feel that pregnancy is the last thing they can handle. It is a lot of work and a long process to go through. There are endless doctor visits sleepless nights, and it is an emotional rollercoaster. It is hard to imagine juggling all of that while being homeless. You are not in an ideal situation nor a safe environment. We understand that all you want is for your child to be safe and healthy. At Adoption Choices of Colorado, we are more than happy to help set you up in an environment acceptable enough to carry out the terms of your pregnancy. All we want is for you to deliver a happy and healthy baby while keeping yourself physically and mentally healthy at the same time.
Adoption Choices of Colorado understands that being homeless means that you might not have all the resources you need to carry out your pregnancy. That is where we come in and help. We can offer a wide variety of services such as financial assistance, housing, and transportation. Reach out to us so we can get you set up with an adoption specialist that will cater to your needs and explain all of your options to 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.
Financial Assistance During Your Pregnancy
If you are homeless, it is unreasonable to expect that you have health insurance, but that is okay! There are many birth mothers out there that are unable to afford it, so we point them in the right direction. You can actually get assistance through Medicaid, which will cover most of your prenatal care and the delivery of your baby. Now you might be thinking, what about all the other medical expenses and doctor’s visits? Adoption Choices of Colorado has you covered. Once you create an adoption plan with us and find an adoptive family, they will pay for all of the outstanding expenses. Keep in mind that putting your child up for adoption is not and should not cost you anything.
Medicaid is not the only financial assistance option that you have available to you. Colorado also has a plan that is known as Colorado 211. It helps you pay your monthly bills or other expenses. You will be provided with a personal financial counselor that will help point you in the right direction. They will complete an assessment of your income, expenses, debts, and taxes to create a short-term plan.
Birth Mother Housing Assistance
With our adoption agencies in Denver and throughout Colorado, you will be provided with utmost care. Being homeless means that you need proper housing to provide you and your baby with a healthy and safe environment. We want to ensure that you both are well taken care of during your pregnancy. Our housing can also act as a temporary situation until you are able to fully get on your feet again. Expenses that we cover include, but are not limited to, rent, utilities, and phone. If you have any questions regarding your eligibility for housing assistance, please contact us to speak to an adoption specialist and share your situation. There is always someone there to help.
Moving Forward with You Colorado Adoption Process
You are never alone, and there are resources available to you. It can be hard to find them on your own, which is why we encourage you to reach out so we can assist you. We want you to be able to make well-informed decisions throughout your pregnancy. Our biggest concern is the health and safety of you and your baby. Therefore, our mission is to ensure that you have all the necessary resources and a safe living environment for you and your baby to grow during this time. We are here to help you during birth as well as after. Even after the post-placement of your child, we will continue to support you and help you get back on your feet.
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: Gabriella Dobson was born and raised in Ohio. She is currently a senior at Miami University majoring in professional writing with a focus in editing. She also minors in criminology and general business. She is a skilled barista and enjoys sipping her coffee with a good book in her hand. She is passionate about helping others and making a difference in the lives around her. With her involvement in St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Women Helping Women, she is able to provide resources for those in need of support.
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!