Creating an Adoption Plan as a Birth Mother in Kansas
When preparing to give birth, there are so many things you realize you need to prepare for. Whether you will be raising your child or placing him or her for adoption, a plan of action on how you would like things to be is always best. If you’ve chosen adoption for your child, this would include creating an adoption plan.
As a birth mother in Kansas, you may be wondering what your options are and what kind of adoption plan is right for you. You’ve come to the right place! Adoption Choices of Kansas is here to give you a better understanding of what an adoption plan is and what all it should cover regarding your adoption journey.
What is an Adoption Plan?
For starters, let’s explore what an adoption plan actually is. Put simply, an adoption plan is an outline of how you want your adoption journey to look. It details aspects like how much contact you would like to have with your child and their adoptive family, what kind of adoptive family you want for him or her and any requirements you have for your hospital stay. In other words, it’s a tentative plan of how you want things to go overall and helps you know what to expect when you feel overwhelmed by emotions.
When you are first creating your adoption plan, your adoption caseworker will be there to answer any questions and address any concerns you have. They will also provide any resources that will help you make the best decisions for you and your baby.
What an Adoption Plan Entails
Your adoption plan will be your step-by-step guide as you go through your adoption journey. For instance, after you choose to place your baby for adoption, your adoption caseworker will then help you navigate the following steps:
- Deciding what type of adoption you want
- Selecting your child’s adoptive parents
- Choosing what hospital you will give birth in
- Planning out what will happen post placement
As surprising as it may seem, there is a lot that goes into your adoption plan. It’s important to remember that nothing is ever set in stone. If you change your mind or want to add anything along the way, that’s okay. Be sure to let your adoption caseworker know and they will take care of it for you.
Creating an Adoption Plan that’s Right for You
If you are experiencing an unplanned pregnancy and are thinking about placing your child for adoption, it’s important to remember that adoption is always an option. Adoption Choices of Kansas is here to help you in any way we can and walk with you every step of the way. Our adoption agency and staff is well-equipped and highly-specialized in what we do, and are ready to help you create an adoption plan that’s right for you and your baby.
What’s great about an adoption plan is that there’s no right or wrong way to create one. Because you are in full control over your adoption journey, you can customize it however you want! We understand that planning can be a challenge, and that you may feel overwhelmed piecing everything together yourself, but that’s where we come in. From the moment you walk through our door, you will be given all the support, comfort and encouragement you need to have the most empowering adoption journey possible. You will never be alone!
Adoption Choices of Kansas serves birth parents statewide and beyond, please call us or text us to learn more!
Call Us 877-903-4488 or Text Us 316-209-2071
Meet the Author: Gabrielle Willis is a lover of writing and knowledge, which shows in her everyday life. She graduated with a Bachelors in English in 2013, and recently graduated with a Masters in Creative Writing. She has also worked in the education sector for over 10 years, recently becoming a Literacy Tutor. At her core, her passion is reading and writing, and she loves sharing that with others.
She enjoys helping those considering adoption or going through the adoption process any way she can. This internship opportunity truly resonated with her and she hopes that her words will connect and inspire everyone who reads them.
