You Have Choices Within Adoption
Modern Adoption
Many expectant mothers choose Modern Adoption. With a Modern Adoption plan, each adoption is customized to meet the expectant mother’s needs and wishes.
After looking through portfolios of potential adoptive couples, you can select the one you feel drawn to, and we will arrange a meeting. If you sense this is the right couple and they agree to adopt your child, we refer to it as a match!
We will attempt to set up visits with the potential adoptive family before you give birth if time allows. Before delivery, you establish your unique hospital plan, determining who will be in the delivery room with you and how you wish to introduce your child to their adoptive parents.
Types of Plans
Semi-Open Adoption
A Semi-Open plan, also known as a mediated adoption plan, is currently the most popular type of adoption. You select the adoptive family and have the opportunity to meet them and correspond with them. However, your Texas Christian Adoptions counselor handles all correspondence and arranges meetings. You do not have direct contact with the adoptive family.
Open Adoption
Often, adoptive families and birth parents move from semi-open adoption to open once everyone feels comfortable and safe with each other. With open adoption, all parties exchange identifying information and directly correspond with one another.
Closed Adoption
Very few adoptions are completely closed today, but sometimes, for everyone’s safety, it is necessary. With a closed adoption, everyone’s identity remains completely private. The courts seal the original birth certificate, and neither party has contact with the other.
Financial Resources for Expectant Mothers
Financial assistance is available for pregnancy-related expenses. We can help you with finances as long as it follows licensing guidelines. An expectant mother is generally eligible for assistance once she reaches seven months. The areas we may help you include:
- Rent
- Groceries/Toiletries
- Utilities
- Maternity clothes
- Gas to go to doctor’s appointments or to meet with us
- Phone
Our staff can assist you in applying for Medicaid. We can also help you sign up for local resources to help you after giving birth.