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What to expect when placing your child for adoption

We know adoption is a big decision. That is why Catholic Charities Pregnancy and Adoption Support promises to advocate for you and protect you every step of the process. You can also rest assured that our services our free of charge, coming at no cost or obligation to you. If you are pregnant and uncertain you are ready or willing to be a parent, or if you need help, feel free to call or text one of our friendly, certified counselors at Catholic Charities Pregnancy and Adoption Support anytime, 24/7 at (703) 973-0129 and learn more about the help that is available to you.

If you are pregnant and considering adoption, we can help.

Prior to pursing adoption, you can meet with one of our professional pregnancy counselors to evaluate your options and determine your goals for yourself and your child.

Our counselors will be with you every step of the way, to advocate for you to empower you in your role as a parent or birth parent.  Pregnancy support is provided via phone, text and in person meetings throughout pregnancy and the level of support and involvement is totally up to you.                
 
As a licensed child placing agency, we can match you with adoptive families that are well educated in adoption, financially stable, and willing to have an open adoption with you if you desire. See profiles of families who are looking to adopt

Learn more about the steps you will take when making an adoption plan

If you are pregnant and uncertain you are ready or willing to be a parent, or if you need help, please call or text us anytime, 24/7 at (703) 973-0129 to speak with one of our certified counselors to learn more about the help that is available to you.

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What Kind of Support Can I Receive?

If you decide to make an adoption plan with Catholic Charities Pregnancy and Adoption Support, you may be eligible for additional support. We know how stressful making this decision can be and will strive to assist in providing you with the stability you need to make a well thought out and informed decision.  This assistance may include:

  • Housing Assistance
  • Prenatal/Medical Care Coverage
  • Transportation Assistance
  • Support and adoption education for family and friends (optional and as needed)
  • Other supports/referrals/services that are identified as areas of need 

An online form to request help and support will be available soon here. In the meantime, feel free to  call or text us anytime, 24/7 at (703) 973-0129 or email our staff at adoptinfo@ccda.net

Benefits to Choosing Adoption

There are many positive outcomes for those who choose to make an adoption plan when faced with an unplanned pregnancy.  These positive outcomes strongly depend on if you are working with a quality adoption provider who will help you make a clear, well thought out decision rather than rushing to choose adoption as a quick fix.  

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Parents who choose adoption are more likely to:

  • finish school and obtain higher education
  • attain financial stability and better employment
  • less likely to experience another unplanned pregnancy
  • attain more overall stability and emotional health (through pre and post counseling and support services)
  • maintain an ongoing role in their child’s life, if they choose to
  • report feeling at peace and content with their decision to place 

A quality adoption provider will also have approved adoptive parents who have learned and demonstrated their ability to assume the role of as adoptive parents so that they can give a child the best possible opportunities.

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Children who are adopted at birth or in early infancy:

  • Are less likely to engage in high risk behavior
  • Establish strong and lasting parent-child relationships with their adoptive parents
  • Show no difference in emotional, physical, mental, behavioral or developmental functioning compared to non-adopted peers
  • Report feelings of connection and belonging within their families and communities 

Working with a quality adoption provider ensures that you, the adoptive parents and your child receive the support and services that are necessary to create healthy adoptions.  

Learn about the lifetime of professional assistance and support you get when you choose to work with us

 

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I’m proud of myself for choosing adoption for my son. I knew he needed more than I could give him at that time in my life and Catholic Charities helped me to evaluation my options and make a plan. Now, since I picked a family who wanted to have an open adoption with me, he has all the love of his birth family and his adoptive family- what a lucky kid!

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We are committed to providing a lifetime of support to birth parents. Don’t spend another day figuring this out by yourself. We promise to walk with you every step of the way. Click one of the profiles below to learn more about a staff member OR call or text us anytime 24/7 at (703) 973-0129