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Guarantees the birth parents that they have the right to make their own decisions regarding the placement of their child without influence. - Educates the birth family regarding all their [adoption options](https://www.adoptfamilyconnections.org/im-pregnant/adoption-options) and parenting options - Allows and encourages the birth family to [choose the aodptive family](https://www.adoptfamilyconnections.org/waiting-families) for their child (via family profiles and/or meetings with prospective adoptive parents). - Supports the birth family and prospective adoptive family as they build a relationship (if wanted) - Never influences or pressures the birth parent(s) into a decision regarding adoption - Helps the birth family [get a lawyer](https://www.adoptfamilyconnections.org/adoption-attorneys) - Assists the birth family [get needed services](https://www.adoptfamilyconnections.org/im-pregnant/additional-womens-services) (e.g. housing, maternity clothing, prenatal medical care, food assistance, etc) - Supports the birth family's emotional needs and provides [counseling services](https://www.adoptfamilyconnections.org/im-pregnant/counseling-services) (if wanted) - Is available to provide emotional support to the birth parent(s)' extended family (if needed) - Makes sure that any agreed upon post-adoption contact between the birth family and adoptive family is honored - Is available 24/7 to provide support to the birth family   The right adoption agency is key to ensuring a positive and successful outcome for you, the adoptive family, and baby.  Family Connections, Inc. would be honored to support your adoption plans.  The agency support birth parents throughtout New York State including Cortland, Syracuse, Watertown, Albany, Rochester, Corning, Elmira, Ithaca, and New York City.  Please contact Anita at 607-756-6574 or [anita@adoptfamilyconnections.org](mailto:anita@adoptfamilyconnections.org) to speak to her about your adoption questions.  **All services are free and confidential.**   [![Click me](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/159841/cd2b9432-8da6-46c9-a9be-660e780979f9.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/159841/cd2b9432-8da6-46c9-a9be-660e780979f9)         ![Subscribe](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/2432204/99%20Template%20Pack/Background%20Images/message.svg "Subscribe") ### Subscribe to Stay Connected ### Let Us Know What You Thought about this Post. 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