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There
is a lot to think about if you or your partner is experiencing an unplanned
pregnancy. No matter what you should choose for you and your baby, Adoption
Services is available to help you. Whether you need help examining your
options, preparing to raise your child, or finding a loving adoptive home
for your baby, we are here.
We
Offer:
Free, confidential
counseling as you develop a parenting plan
Referral and
information to help you make informed decisions
Support services
before and after the birth of your baby
Call
toll Free for more information:
SE
Wisconsin 1-888-686-0443
NE
Wisconsin 1-877-335-6750
This
page will help you think about the different options you have, and introduce
you to the basics of adoption.
- Adoption
is a legal process in which you, as a parent, terminate or end your
legal rights to your child and a new set of parents takes on the responsibility
of raising the child.
- There
are different types of Adoption. Should
you choose to work with Adoption Services, you will be able to choose
the type of adoption that is right for you and your baby. It is important
to choose an adoption relationship that will work best for you, your
child, and both of your futures. Click
here to learn about the different types of adoption.
- Women
choose adoption for many different reasons.
We
all have different life situations that contribute to our decision
making process. Perhaps you may have always had a dream about what
life would be like when you were pregnant, and become a mother, and
this just isn't it. It's ok to have feelings like this. Sometimes
life doesn't always lead us in the direction we planned. Hear
what other women have to say about adoption.
- Circumstances
that may influence your decision
are your age, school, career paths, marital status, values and upbringing,
or social pressures. Perhaps you are certain that your child needs
to be in a two-parent home, and you are unable to provide that. All
of these circumstances affect the way a woman sees her child being
raised. If you feel you are unable to provide the best life possible
for your child, you may turn to adoption as a loving parenting plan.
- Adoption
is a parenting plan.
If you should choose adoption, you must never forget that you have
acted as a parent. You made your decision out of love, and you have
truly earned your title as “Mother” to your child. The very fact that
you are researching different possibilities for your baby already
means that you are being a responsible parent.
- When
facing an unplanned pregnancy,
there are many things to think about. If you're not sure what you're
thinking of doing to plan for the birth of this baby, the following
questions may be helpful. Print out this page, Making
A Parenting Plan, and think about the questions. After really
thinking about these questions, you will begin to see what the right
choice is for you and your baby.
- Everyone
is different;
you need to make a choice that you can comfortably live with. The
choice you make will be the best one for you and your future, as well
as the baby inside you and its future.
Common
Q & A
Different
Types of Adoption
I'm
an expectant Father
Things
To Remember
What
Other Birthparents Say
Who
To Contact
Our
best wishes to you and your baby!
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more information and support
visit
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