FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS BIRTH PARENT'S MAY CONSIDER

Q: "Could I feel joy and happiness for the adoptive family I have chosen?"

A: Our birth parents regularly share their feelings of connecting emotionally with the adoptive parents they choose to raise their child. They become well aware of the adoptive family's commitment to become parents, and how grateful they are for the opportunity being given to them through adoption.

Q: "Will choosing the adoptive parents make me feel better about an adoption plan for my child?"

A: Our birth parents, who have placed their children for adoption, tell us the process of choosing a family helps them to feel better. They have shared that finding the right family for their child has diminished the emotional stress they felt prior to making their choice. They report a comfort level begins to settle in for them, as they begin visualizing their unborn child being loved and cared for by the family they have chosen to parent their child.

Q: "Will I have conflicting feelings after I choose the adoptive family?"

A: It is normal to feel contradicting feelings as you imagine your child being raised by the family you have chosen. You are choosing what you consider would be the best life for your child, yet it is unrealistic to believe you won't be sad that you will not be there to share your child's life experiences. However, with the advent of open adoptions and variations of adoption options today's placements provide birth parents with more opportunities for future contact and information regarding their child.

Q: "Will someone at the agency be able to provide me with emotional support during my pregnancy and after the birth of my baby?"

A: Yes. Our birth parent counselors are available to provide you with emotional support, assistance in accessing resources, and as an advocate for you during this challenging time of your life. Our counselors are there for you to provide a safe harbor of non-judgment, kindness and open minded support.

Q: "Do I need to have a lawyer?"

A: You have the right to consult with a lawyer at any point that you feel it would be helpful for you. It is not necessary for you to have a lawyer in order to complete your adoption plan.

Q: "What information do you need about the biological father? What if I don’t know who he is or where he is?"

A: This is not uncommon. It is required by law to search for and attempt to obtain the consent of any known possible biological father. If you do not know the identity or whereabouts of the biological father the agency will make sure the requirements of Arizona law are met so that the adoption of your child can be legally finalized.

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