“Nothing is more difficult, and therefore more precious, than to be able to decide.”

– Napoleon Bonaparte

Remember this is your decision to make.

  • Adopting

    International, independent, open, closed, or foster care adoption — options as specific as you! Alternatively, if you are considering adoption as an alternative to parenting, remember that as a birth parent you have the right to approve an adoptive family for your child and even meet them if you choose.

  • Fostering

    Are you looking to make a difference in your community + have love in your heart for children in need? Kinship, respite, teen foster, and medical fragile are just some of the ways that you can tailor the foster experience to best suit your home. You DO have the heart to foster; to be the link in otherwise struggling families.

  • Terminating

    Are you considering abortion? Do you know what the procedure will be like? Do you have support regarding how it will affect you physically or emotionally? What are your legal rights?

Resources

Postpartum Depression in Adoptive Parents

MSPCC

Adoption Support Alliance

AdoptUSKids

Show Hope

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Ohio Foster, Adoption & Kinship Care

Birth Mom Support Group