What Are Your Adoption Choices in Colorado?
Many birth mothers are unable to take care of their children due to multiple reasons. We support birth mothers who are thinking of giving their children up for adoption. There are different things to consider when thinking about a Colorado adoption. Here at Adoption and Surrogacy Choices of Colorado, we are here to help with the process and show birthmothers the options available for them.
If you need adoption help now, please call or text us at 303-670-4673 (HOPE) or visit us at Adoption and Surrogacy Choices of Colorado.
Different Adoption Plans
The first thing that is necessary to consider is the adoption plan you want to choose for your child. There are multiple adoption options. The three most common plans are open, closed, and semi-open. An open adoption plan is when the contact information of the birth mother is shared with her child and the adoptive family. In this type of adoption, the child will be able to contact their mother. Mothers who choose this adoption plan wish to be present in their child’s life and want to be able to contact them.
Some mothers may choose to eliminate contact with their children, which is also totally okay! In a closed adoption plan, none of the mother’s contact information is shared with the child. This means that there won’t be any contact between the mother and the child.
The third and final adoption plan we can consider is a semi-open one. In this adoption plan, you will still be able to contact your child without revealing any private information. This means that you will have full control over the number of times you want to contact your child because they won’t have any of your contact information.
How do I choose the right adoption plan?
Choosing the perfect adoption plan is not only crucial for the birth mother but is also important for your child. There are myriads of factors to consider when thinking about the right adoption plan.
- The amount of contact you wish to have with your child
- The adoptive family you choose and whether they want you to contact your child
- What’s best for your child
Additionally, here at Adoption and Surrogacy Choices of Colorado, we will provide you with our insight. Moreover, you will be able to talk to our counselors, and they will help you choose the right adoption plan for your family.
Can I choose a different adoption plan during my pregnancy?
We understand that this is a very difficult decision to reach. This is why it’s perfectly okay for you to change the adoption plan as many times as you want during your pregnancy. As long as you haven’t signed any legal documents, you will have full freedom to choose a different adoption plan if you change your mind.
Adoption in Colorado
We understand that you might be more comfortable with finding an adoption agency near you. We have several branches in Colorado, and we guarantee support to all birth mothers. We are a non-profit organization, meaning that this process will be of no financial cost for the birth mothers. One of the several branches includes Adoption Choices of Denver.
You will find more information online, and we’ll be able to start with the process once you contact us. We care about all birth mothers and do everything we can to make sure that the process is being taken care of and easy for you.
When do I need to decide on the adoption plan?
You have your whole pregnancy to decide on which adoption plan is best for you. You can also come to this decision after deciding on the adoptive family so that you can come to an agreement with them on which adoption plan works for everyone.
Going through an adoption process may be stressful and mentally draining, which is why at Adoption and Surrogacy Choices of Colorado, we provide the fundamental mental and financial support you need.
Are there any post-placement services after my adoption choices in Colorado?
If you are still feeling stressed or drained after giving up your baby for adoption, that is totally normal. We provide post-placement support groups for mothers, so you’ll be able to meet birth mothers who are going through the same thing. At Adoption and Surrogacy Choices of Colorado we are here for you, and you’re our number 1 priority.
If you are facing an unplanned pregnancy and want to learn more about your adoption options, contact Adoption and Surrogacy 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!