Birth Mother
Thank you for considering Forever Families to assist with your adoption journey! At our agency you are in control of your adoption plan. You have the ability to choose the adoptive family that you feel is best for your child and the type of contact you want after placement. We understand there are lots of emotions when considering adoption and that this choice is not made lightly. We offer compassion and non-judgmental support in your adoption journey and help you explore all of your options. Parenting and adoption are both lifelong decisions, we can help assist with making the choice that is right for you.
Considering adoption for your infant or have questions about making an adoption plan?
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Melissa: (248) 914-0749 | Tasha: (248) 938-2069
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We can assist you with making an adoption plan while you are pregnant, in the hospital before birth, in the hospital after birth, or even after your child has been brought home. We can assist with making adoption plans for children 2 years and under.
We service the entire state of Michigan and the Greater Toledo area of Ohio.
You do not need to go to court to release your parental rights. Parental rights can be released with just a lawyer and social worker present in the agency office.
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Thank you for your inquiry to the adoption department. An adoption worker will reach out to you shortly to discuss next steps.
How do I choose a family?
You can look at our waiting families here. Your adoption worker will also bring you physical copies of the profile books to review that include pictures and information about our waiting families. These profile books give you a chance to get to know the family, what they like to do, and envision what your child’s life might look like if you chose to place your baby with them.
After choosing a family, the adoption worker would arrange a time for you and the adoptive family to meet. The worker would be present at this meeting to make sure your hopes and desires are expressed and to help facilitate conversation.
After the initial meeting, you decide if you want to move forward with that family. You can choose what type of contact you would like to have with them. You can also ask adoptive parents to come to doctor’s appointments with you if you would like the additional support.
You can also request that the agency choose a family if you desire.
Your baby would go right from the hospital into their adoptive home. Your child would not go into foster care or a temporary home.
How we vet our families
All of our approved families go through a thorough investigative process to make sure children are placed in safe, loving, and appropriate homes with families who will ensure a child’s well-being, safety, and security. This investigative process includes:
- Criminal and child abuse history checks
- Home visits to ensure the home is safe, nurturing, and appropriate for a child
- Reviewing finances to ensure they are financially stable
- Medical clearances from their doctor stating they are medically fit to raise a child
- Personal references from people who would recommend them to be adoptive parents
- A lengthy social history and parenting interview which includes how they were raised and how they plan to raise a child
If you decide to move forward with a family, you would get a redacted copy of their home study report which would include all of the above information.
Our adoptive families go through a series of trainings on adoption and monthly groups that cover additional training topics. We encourage all of our families to be open and honest with the child about their adoption story.
All of our waiting families desire to become parents and have expressed wanting to provide a child with love, security, and permanency. Many of our waiting families have experienced infertility issues and are unable to have a biological child.
Get to know our waiting families here!
No cost to you
There is no cost to you to make an adoption plan. The agency and adoptive parents cover all legal expenses.
To those who are considering placing their infant for adoption, our agency can provide you with free counseling services and maternity clothing, assist with transportation to prenatal care appointments and other applicable living expenses through the entire pregnancy and up to 6 weeks after birth. We provide referrals for support groups and community resources. Our workers are available 24/7 to provide you with support before and after birth. Please call or text us if you have any questions or want to consider making an adoption plan for your infant.
Melissa: (248) 914-0749 | Tasha: (248) 938-2069
“You’re not giving up your child for adoption, you’re making an incredibly tough decision out of love. You are considering or choosing to make an adoption plan, but you are definitely not giving up.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the vast majority of adoptions are open, meaning the birth parents and adoptive parents exchange contact information. A plan for continued contact will be agreed upon before and after the birth. Often contact after adoption will include you receiving photographs and a written update at an agreed upon schedule.
You will have access to agency staff in case of an emergency. Staff will also work with you to provide resources for living expenses such as rent, groceries, and medical bills.
You are in control of your decision. You will first be provided with several profile books (photos and information on each adoptive parent (s) to get to know the adoptive parent (s) and help you choose the family you want to be the parents of your baby. You will be able to personally meet them and get to know them before the birth. Often, birth parents and adoptive parents exchange emails, texts, phone calls, and even visit each other during the pregnancy.
Forever Families provides pregnancy counseling at no charge to you. We will go over all your options together to assist you in making an informed decision you are comfortable with.