No. There is no cost to you to make an adoption plan. Depending on your circumstances, financial assistance may also be available for certain pregnancy-related living expenses, medical care, transportation, counseling, and other allowable needs. We'll talk with you about your individual situation and explain what support may be available to you.

Not at all. You don't need to have everything figured out before reaching out. Talking with us, asking questions, or learning about your options does not mean you've committed to making an adoption plan. We'll give you information about your options, answer you honestly, and make sure you understand your rights so you can make the decision that's right for you.

Every situation is different, and an uninvolved or uncertain birth father does not mean adoption isn't possible. We'll ask you about your circumstances, explain the process, and make sure the appropriate legal professionals have the information they need to determine what steps are required. You don't have to figure that part out yourself.

You can still talk to us. Substance use does not mean you don't deserve support, and you don't need to hide it from us. Being honest helps us better understand what you and your baby may need and connect you with appropriate resources and care. You will not be shamed or judged here.

It's not too late to reach out. Whether you've had consistent prenatal care, very little, or none at all, we'll meet you where you are and help connect you with appropriate resources. You don't need everything in order before asking for help.

You can still contact us. Some women begin considering adoption early in the pregnancy, while others don't reach out until delivery or afterward. We'll talk with you about what's happening, answer your questions, and help you understand what options are available for you.

Adoption doesn't automatically mean saying goodbye forever! There are different levels of openness, which may include photos, updates, phone calls, visits, or other forms of contact. We'll talk with you about the relationship you hope to have and help connect you with a family whose hopes for openness align with yours.

You don't have to have a perfect situation or a perfect story to talk to us. Addiction, unstable housing, an unsafe relationship, DCF involvement, uncertainty about paternity, or simply not knowing what to do. We've heard complicated stories before. The more we understand about what you're facing, the better we can help you understand your options and available support. Our job is not to judge you. It's to meet you where you are.