Pregnant?

FCA counselors are neutral, compassionate, and informative. A birth parent counselor will come to meet you where you are and help you explore all of your options. There is no charge for this counseling. Our birth parent counselors may help you find some resources or support that you had not thought of. 

Calling Family & Children’s Agency does not mean you have to make an adoption plan. Regardless of your decision, we will help you obtain the resources you may need, such as housing, medical care, and financial assistance. 

If you decide to parent your child, our Child & Family Development programs can be an ongoing resource and provide parenting education and support so you and your baby can thrive. Click here for more information about these programs.

Yes. You will be able to view profiles created by prospective adoptive families who have been approved to adopt. Some expecting parents  who come to Family & Children’s Agency have already made a connection to a family with whom they want to place their baby. In that instance, we can help complete the adoption process in a supportive and safe environment.

If you do not have insurance or are entitled to State insurance coverage, we will help you make those arrangements to ensure your bills are covered, whether you decide to place the baby in adoption or not. If you choose adoption, your out-of-pocket medical costs pertaining to your pregnancy will be paid through the adoption process.

Yes. According to State laws, you are able to receive some financial support. Your social worker can help you assess your needs and give you more information about financial support.

Your counselor will help you make a hospital plan that feels comfortable for you. Your counselor will be at the hospital to be a support and advocate for you and your baby.

Remember that you have choices. You may want some more time to think about your decision. You may decide to have the baby stay with one of our interim care families until you are absolutely certain that you are ready to voluntarily terminate your parental rights. Or you may want to place the baby with the adoptive parents from the hospital. Whatever you decide, our birth parent counselors will be there to help.

You remain your baby's legal guardian until you have decided to sign the papers to voluntarily terminate your parental rights and the documents are reviewed by a judge. Your parental rights are not terminated until the hearing set by the court. Your counselor will be there to support you through each step of the process.

The law requires both birth parents be aware of and in support of a plan to place the child for adoption. Both birth parents are offered counseling and support throughout the process. We understand that your relationship may be sensitive and we will help each of you through this.

If you are over the age of 18, all of our work together is confidential. The law requires we talk to the legal guardian of birth parents under the age of 18.

Yes. The majority of adoptions today are considered "open," which includes the sharing of information and ongoing contact. The goal of Family & Children's Agency is to create a fluid plan that works best for all parties involved in each adoption.