What are My Options for an Unplanned Pregnancy in CO?
If you are a Colorado resident and have an unplanned pregnancy, we know it can be scary. You may not know any adoption services nearby. Having an unplanned pregnancy, and deciding to put the child up for adoption, is a decision we understand and will help support you. We at Adoption Choices of Colorado can help you in planning out how these upcoming months will be like. It’s simple, easy, and all planned out. There are many options for an unplanned pregnancy in CO. In order to get started and find out more information about what private adoption agencies in Denver are in your area, go to our site.
If you need adoption help now, please call or text us at 303-670-4673 (HOPE) or visit us at Adoption Choices of Colorado.
What are My Unplanned Pregnancy Options in CO
The first step in getting started is to contact Adoption Choices of Colorado and understand the step-by-step adoption process. The first priority that must be taken care of is what kind of adoption is right for you. There are three adoption options for someone who has an unplanned pregnancy.
Open adoption is when you have knowledge of your adoptive parents’ personal life, including their basic information such as their name, medical, and their address. As a result, there is more consistent communication between you, your child, and the adoptive parents. You can schedule visits, video calls, phone calls, write letters, and send pictures through our agency. The adoptive parents can also initiate these communications as well.
Closed adoption is when the adoptive parents’ only information about you is your name. Keep in mind that they can request to see your medical history if it has to do with the child, such as allergies or family medical history. You won’t know anything about the adoptive family’s personal life, such as their address or occupations. There is no communication between you or the adoptive parents. Depending on your situation, you may have some privacy or think it’s best not to get involved. Then this adoption option is right for you.
Semi-open adoption is when you can set boundaries with communication with the adoptive parents. Some of the personal information you choose to share will be given to the adoptive family and vice versa. Through our agency, you can set up communication with your child and adoptive family through video and phone calls, letters, and emails. It’s not as frequent as open adoption. You get to choose your own pace of communication.
Adoption Choices of Colorado Services
Counseling can be a great way to focus on your mental health, adjusting, and accepting the adoption journey. It can be challenging tackling the mixed emotions that go on in your head while trying to plan out your adoption plan. To get some hold on what you are feeling and working towards moving forward, having counseling can help. We provide free group and one-on-one sessions. These counseling sessions can go on as long as you want. Before your child is adopted, even after the adoption process is complete, we are here when you need to vent or discuss deep concerns you may have.
Group Counseling is a great way to meet other birth mothers just like you, who have gone through similar experiences. You may have issues and other emotions you need to work through during this process. Having an unplanned pregnancy can be difficult for many. To have several ears and voices understand the exact situation you are in makes it easier to process and go through what can be done to move forward.
Medical appointments are one of the priorities during an adoption process. You want to make sure the baby is healthy and that you’re taking care of your body. However, you may need financial support for transportation. Adoption Choices of Colorado provides you with support for this service. The adoptive family can also help by paying for your transportation such as bus fare, cab, or car service. We want you to receive the proper treatment and care for your overall health. Having constant medical checkups is the way to go.
Finding a Doctor is another service we provide. You may not be able to afford out-of-pocket care. You may not have insurance or a doctor to go to. We give you a list of potential options and choose the doctor you are comfortable with. They will be your primary doctor during this pregnancy. We can help pay for the consistent checkups so your baby is healthy and your body is healthy.
Financial Support can be used for rent, housing, maternity clothes, groceries, and anything for the baby’s needs after. If you are having any trouble supporting yourself during this adoption process, we will not hesitate to lend a hand and provide support. You are not alone. Adoption Choices of Colorado will be there for you every step of the way.
Grants and Loans can be used if you are looking for job placement during or after the pregnancy. Depending on your circumstance, you may need these loans or grants for financial support and to get back on your own feet.
Having all these options in Adoption Choices of Colorado should help set your mind at ease and to begin planning your adoption in Denver. If you were lost or confused about how to handle your unplanned pregnancy, we hope these steps can assist in making the right decision for yourself.
If you are facing an unplanned pregnancy in CO 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.
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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!