When exploring
adoption, it is important to look into adoption
alternatives to make sure you are making the
right choice for you and your baby.
Family
Assistance
Asking for help from family members in order to
parent your child may be an option for you. Be
sure to ask if these family members are
seriously committed to you and your child, now
and in the future. Placement of the child with a
family member may also be a consideration.
Parenting
There are many questions you want to ask
yourself before making the decision to parent:
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What do I want
out of life for myself?
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Could I handle a
child and a job at the same time?
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Would I be
willing to cut back my social life and spend
more time at home?
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Can I afford to
support a child?
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Am I ready for
the responsibilities of parenting a child?
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Do I have support
from my family to raise a child?
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Can I accomplish
my personal goals while also caring for my
child?
State
Assistance
You may qualify for State Assistance. Your state
may be able to provide assistance with housing,
food stamps, etc.
Abortion
Both adoption and abortion are life long
decisions. Either decision will be one that you
must live with forever. Adoption provides your
child with a chance at life while you watch
him/her grow and develop, while abortion ends
your child's life without him/her receiving that
chance. Either of these choices will be the most
difficult decision you will probably ever make
during your life. Please remember adoption ends
with giving the gift of life to a family while
providing a future for your child.