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Written by Renee Hettich
on October 15, 2013
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One of the first decisions a birth mother will need to make is to choose an adoption agency to support her adoption plans.  Family Connections, Inc. is an authorized New York State adoption agency who has been supporting birth families and adoptive families for almost twenty years.

 

It is important that a birth parent work with an agency where they feel comfortable and confident.  As birth parents research adoption agencies they should consider the following. The Adoption Agency should:

 

  • Guarantee the birth parents that they have the right to make their own decisions regarding the placement of their child.
  • Educate the birth family regarding all their adoption options and parenting options.
  • Allow and encourage the birth family to choose the adoptive family for their child (via meetings with prospective adoptive families or family profiles).
  • Support the birth family and prospective adoptive family as they build a relationship (if wanted).
  • Help the birth family get a laywer.
  • Assist the birth family get needed services (e.g. housing, maternity clothing, prenatal medical care)
  • Support the birth family’s emotional needs and provide counseling services (if wanted).
  • Be available to provide emotional support to the birth parent’s extended family (if needed).
  • Never influence or pressure the birth parent(s) into a decision.
  • Make sure that any agreed upon post-adoption contact is honored.
  • Be available 24/7 to provide support to the birth family.

 

The right adoption agency is key to ensuring a positive and successful outcome for the birth mother, birth father (if involved), adoptive family and baby.  Family Connections, Inc., a New York State adoption agency would be honored to answer your questions about adoption.  All communication is confidential and all services are free.  To explore adoption, please contact Anita or Renee at 1-800-535-5556 or anita@adoptfamilyconnections.org.  We look forward to supporting you.

 

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[1] Adapted from:  Anita F. Stevens, “Choosing an Adoption Agency to Help You Design an Adoption Plan for You and Your Baby”, Family Connections magazine, Volume 3, Issue 6, Fall 2010.  Anita F. Stevens is the founder and Executive Director of Family Connections, Inc., a New York State adoption agency.

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