How to Place Your Baby Up for Adoption as a Homeless Pregnant Woman

If you’re a homeless birth mother with an unexpected pregnancy, you may be thinking that adoption is not an option for you. How can a homeless birth mother carry out a healthy pregnancy? You may not have a safe place to stay during your pregnancy or the ability to pay for medical bills. Do not worry! Adoption is still a very viable option. Going through the process of adoption can be an intimidating journey that seems overwhelming at first, but Adoption Choices of Texas is here to help you every step of the way!

If you need help with adoption now, you can call us at 945-444-0333, text us at 945-444-0333, or email us here.

Find an Adoption Agency in Texas

The first step in how to place your baby up for adoption as a homeless birth mother is to get in contact with Adoption Choices of Texas to discuss your options.  If you do not have access to a phone or computer as a homeless birth mother, we recommend asking for assistance at a local homeless shelter. The workers there can help you get in touch with us, or another adoption agency in the area, that can help you begin the adoption process. Another option for you is to visit a public library or community center where you can often have access to computers or phone use for free.

Learn about the Adoption Process in TX

Adoption can be a daunting process, as there is a lot of information to sift through when it comes to figuring out an adoption plan that is right for you and your baby. Don’t worry! Adoption Choices of Texas is here for you. You are not in this alone! We offer free counseling services that are available to you throughout the adoption process and even post adoption. An adoption professional will help you determine if adoption is the right choice for you and your baby. Together, you will discuss your available options in order to help determine the best plan for you and your child. 

As a birth mother, you have three types of adoption to consider: open adoption, semi-open adoption and closed adoption. All three of these have their own pros and cons, so be sure to learn as much as you can about each option to see which one is best for you. 

Remember, you are in control of the adoption process. Your adoption caseworker is here to help you along the way. You have the ability to change your adoption plan at any point before the adoption is finalized.

Choose the Texas Adoptive Family

Know that it is completely up to you how involved you want to be in choosing your child’s adoptive family. Some birth mothers may want to browse portfolios of adoptive families and choose a family for their baby themselves. Other birth mothers do not want to be as involved with choosing an adoptive family. They would rather have the adoption agency choose a loving adoptive family according to their wishes. All of these options when it comes to choosing an adoptive family are completely up to you. Whatever you decide, Adoption Choices of Texas is here for you.

Stay Safe and Healthy during the Adoption Process in Texas

As a birth mother, it is vitally important that you stay safe and healthy. No birth mother should worry about her health and safety while she is carrying a child.  Adoption Choices of Texas has you covered. Financial assistance is available for all of your needs to ensure a comfortable and healthy pregnancy. 

We will make sure that you have safe housing during your pregnancy and that all of your nutritional needs are being met. We will also provide you with transportation to and from doctors appointments along with phone services, so you will have no worries about making doctor’s appointments. We will help you get medical care that will cover your medical needs from prenatal care to postpartum care. Adoption Choices of Texas understands that going through a pregnancy can be a challenging process which is why support and mental health counseling are available to you throughout every step of your pregnancy. 

You can Place Your Baby Up for Adoption as a Homeless Pregnant Woman

Adoption can seem like a daunting task, especially if you are a homeless birth mother, Adoption Choices of Texas, whether you choose adoption or not, is here to help you in every step of the way. We never want a pregnant woman to feel that she is not able to make the best decision for her and her child because of her circumstances. We do not want her to feel lost or alone, worried about shelter or medical bills. 

Know that you will have a strong network of support available to you throughout your adoption journey, and you can feel at ease, knowing that you were able to make the best decision for you and your baby. As an expectant woman or birth parent, to learn more about adoption, contact Adoption Choices of Texas. You can call us at 945-444-0333, text us at 945-444-0333, or email us here. If you are hoping to adopt, please visit us here. We look forward to helping you through your adoption journey!

Meet the Author: Heather Frederick is in her fourth and final year at Siena College and lives in Delmar, New York. She is completing her BFA in English and has written several plays,The Vagabond, Paneless, and Yours, for the Oppressed. On most days, you can find her in the kitchen baking and singing to showtunes. 

As a member of the BTS Army, she likes to spend time listening to Kpop and learning dance choreography.