ADOPTION Resources FOR

EXPECTANT MOTHERS

Financial Aid/Resources for Our Expecting Mothers 

Are you in need of Financial Assistance? We are allowed to assist you with finances as long as it follows the guidelines given by licensing. Areas we are allowed to help you would include:

  • Rent
  • Groceries/Hygiene
  • Utilities
  • Clothes 
  • Gas to go the doctors appointment or to meet with us
  • Phone bill

Our staff can assist you in applying for Medicaid. We can also help you sign up for local resources that can help you now and after the birth.

PREGNANCY CENTERS

There are many pregnancy centers located around the DFW area to help guide and support you. They can provide proof of pregnancy, offer you a free sonogram, and can give you guidance and support. 

The Door Life & Pregnancy Resource Center – 13340 FM 740, Forney, Texas 75126. Phone: (469) 632-1032. Facebook: The_Door

Womens Clinic in Grapevine –  2401 Its E. Woods Ave. #300, Grapevine, Texas 76051. Phone: 817-488-2668. Website: www.ecfa.org

PregnancyHelp4U – 5857 Park Vista Circle, Keller, TX 76428. Phone: (817) 753-6222. Website: www.pregnancyhelp4u.org

Mid Cities Pregnancy Center – 201 Westpark Way Euless, TX 76040. Phone number: 817-577-4387. Website: http://mcpregnancy.org

Next Step Womens Center – 250-J NW Tarrant Ave, Burleson, Texas 76028. Phone: 817-295-4101. Website: www.nextstepwc.com

Downtown Pregnancy Center (Dallas) – 525 North Ervay, Dallas, Texas 75201. Phone: 214-969-2433. Website: www.downtownpregnancycenter.com/

Fort Worth Pregnancy Center – 3221 Cleburne Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76110. Phone: (817) 924-9110‬. Website: http://fwpc.org/

Pregnancy Resource Center -1010 Ridge Road, Rockwall TX 75087. Phone: 972-772-8292 (Rockwall) and 972-288-5500 (Mesquite). Website: Options4me.org 

Real Options for Women –1776 W. McDermott Dr. Ste 100 Allen, TX 75013. Phone: 972-424-5144. Website: www.realoptionstx.com

Prestonwood Pregnancy Ctr 690 West Campbell, Suite 150, Richardson TX 75080 Phone: 972-386-4015.  Website: www.prestonwoodpregnancy.org

Cleburne Pregnancy Center –100 S Main Street, Cleburne TX 76033. Phone: 817-641-7741 or 800-712-HELP. Website: www.cleburnepc.com 

The Brazos Pregnancy Center – 1812 Action Hwy, Granbury, TX 76049. Phone: 817-579-1233. Website: www.brazospregnancycenter.com

 The Children’s Advocacy Center in Denton 1854 Cain Drive, Denton, Texas. Phone: 972-538-9659. Websitehttps://cacdc.com

Pathway -1900 Marietta St, Texarkana, AK 71854. Phone: 870-779-2229

Abiding Love Charities – Their grant program was founded to fill gaps of need for Birth Moms so that they can take steps of healing, continue their education, or provide financial help during an emergency.

Bravelove is another wonderful resource for Birthmothers. 

BRAVELOVE is a pro-adoption movement dedicated to changing the perception of adoption by acknowledging birth moms for their brave decision. Their website has Pre and Post Adoption Help, Personal Stories, Resources for Professionals  and much more! You can go to their website to find out more: www.Bravelove.org

Cora Beth’s Adoption Journey

We have a Birthmother Support Group that meets regularly to help encourage and affirm our courageous Birthmothers and Expecting Mothers.

DFW Birth Mother Support Group

Ashley helps TCA with our Birthmother Support Group Meetings as well as encouraging Expecting Mothers who have questions about the adoption experience.  She knows firsthand what it is like to be a Birthmother, and has a heart for helping other Birthmothers who may be at different stages of their  journey.

Her firsthand knowledge about the adoption experience gives unique insight and encouragement to Expecting Mothers considering adoption as well as Birthmothers who already chose adoption for their child. Ashley is available to chat or text Expecting Mothers.

If you have questions for Ashley, or would like to be a part of our Birthmother Support Group, text her at (469) 534-6540.

Heart of a Birth Mom Devotional Guide

For a birthmother, adoption is such a unique loss. When she chooses adoption for her child, she sometimes finds herself unable to deal with the overwhelming sense of loss and sadness. To whom can she turn for encouragement? Traditional counseling doesn’t always help. Her child isn’t dead, so a memorial service can’t provide the closure she so desperately needs. This is the world of the birthmother. She is misunderstood, grieving in spite of her good decision. Millions of these women are alone and hurting. They are angry at God, at themselves, and at their families. “Heart of a Birthmom” uses the Bible and inspiring, applicable devotions to: • offer encouragement in the face of doubt and grief, • offer love in spite of how birthmoms view themselves, • reflect the light of a holy God, and • challenge readers to explore a closer relationship with Jesus Christ. Whether a birthmother chose adoption last month or ten years ago, “Heart of a Birthmom” is a book whose time has come.

It's OK That You're Not OK by Megan Devine

When a painful loss or life-shattering event upends your world, here is the first thing to know: there is nothing wrong with grief. “Grief is simply love in its most wild and painful form,” says Megan Devine. “It is a natural and sane response to loss.”

So, why does our culture treat grief like a disease to be cured as quickly as possible?

In It’s OK That You’re Not OK, Megan Devine offers a profound new approach to both the experience of grief and the way we try to help others who have endured tragedy. Having experienced grief from both sides―as both a therapist and as a woman who witnessed the accidental drowning of her beloved partner―Megan writes with deep insight about the unspoken truths of loss, love, and healing. She debunks the culturally prescribed goal of returning to a normal, “happy” life, replacing it with a far healthier middle path, one that invites us to build a life alongside grief rather than seeking to overcome it. In this compelling and heartful book, you’ll learn:

• Why well-meaning advice, therapy, and spiritual wisdom so often end up making it harder for people in grief
• How challenging the myths of grief―doing away with stages, timetables, and unrealistic ideals about how grief should unfold―allows us to accept grief as a mystery to be honored instead of a problem to solve
• Practical guidance for managing stress, improving sleep, and decreasing anxiety without trying to “fix” your pain
• How to help the people you love―with essays to teach us the best skills, checklists, and suggestions for supporting and comforting others through the grieving process

Many people who have suffered a loss feel judged, dismissed, and misunderstood by a culture that wants to “solve” grief. Megan writes, “Grief no more needs a solution than love needs a solution.” Through stories, research, life tips, and creative and mindfulness-based practices, she offers a unique guide through an experience we all must face―in our personal lives, in the lives of those we love, and in the wider world.

It’s OK That You’re Not OK is a book for grieving people, those who love them, and all those seeking to love themselves―and each other―better.

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You Are Loved..Just As You Are! You might have experienced hurt or trauma. You find yourself making decisions that leave you feeling like you life can never be better. It doesn’t have to be that way! Having a hope for the future and have someone in your life helping you along the way is possible! Reclaim the Best You! Visit Unlocked Ministries Website to learn more!

Visit www.UnlockedMinistries.com to learn more!

Julie is one of my sweet Birthmothers and she creates jewelry and earrings and more! She is also a wonderful suppurt system if you have questions about adoption.

Find her on Etsy!

Email – juliealba.g@gmail.com

Phone 214-395-3392

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