Birthparents


Birthparents

• Counseling for birthparents and extended families before and after the birth of the child

• Hospital visitation and coordination of services with hospital staff

• Referrals for housing and coordination of medical services

• Interim care in a loving home for the child, only if desired

• Development of an agreement defining the level of openness in the adoption

• Birthparent support groups

• Post-adoption counseling

• Assistance with the legal process of termination of parental rights

• Counseling services for designated or attorney-facilitated (also known as private or independent) adoptions