Deciding to plan an adoption for your child is one of the most important and life-changing decisions you will ever make. If you are experiencing an unplanned pregnancy, AdoptionLink will help you sort out your options to help you make the best decision for you and your baby.

You do not have to be alone. 

Learning about a pregnancy can be very stressful. You may be in shock or not sure how this can be happening.  You may even feel "frozen" and not sure what to do next.

Today, more and more birth and adoptive families have varying degrees of “openness” in their adoptions.  In an open adoption, you can meet, select and work cooperatively with the adoptive parents to plan for your child.  AdoptionLink believes that openness benefits everyone involved in an adoption: the child, the birth parents and the adoptive parents.

Get support. 

Our caring and experienced counselors assist women and men experiencing an unplanned pregnancy to sort out their options. You may be considering making an adoption plan. We understand that this is a difficult decision. If you are undecided, our counselors will provide you with information and support without any pressure. If you choose to parent your child, we will link you to the community resources you need. If you choose adoption for your child, we will help YOU create an adoption plan that is in the best interests of your baby and you. 

Birth Parents Frequently Asked Questions:

• Do you provide counseling to help me decide what I should do?
• What are my options?
• Will I ever hear about my child and how he or she is doing?
• What are my legal rights?
• How can you help me?
• If my doctor tells me I have to stop work, can I get help paying my rent?
• How do I choose the right family for my baby?
• What is “open” adoption?

Birth Parent Services

AdoptionLink is dedicated to working with birthparents experiencing an unplanned pregnancy to make an informed decision about what is best for them and their child.  We provide caring, compassionate services in a respectful manner. 

Our services include:

• Free counseling to explore all of your options.
• Free post-placement counseling if you plan an adoption.
• Non-identifying information and selection of adoptive parents.
• Free legal services.
• Assistance with health and financial support in accordance with state regulation.
• Letter and photo exchange.
• Assistance with search process in accordance with state regulation.

If you would like to meet with one of our counselors, call 1-888-639-3659 or email us at info@adoptionlinknow.org.