This section provides information to help pregnant women, expectant fathers, and birth parents make decisions about adoption. Legal considerations are included.
- Considering an adoption plan
- Fathers' involvement in adoption planning
- Finding an agency or lawyer
- Legal considerations
- Openness/maintaining connections
- Understanding the emotional impact of adoption
Are You Pregnant and Thinking About Adoption?
| Series Title | Factsheets for Families |
| Author(s) | Child Welfare Information Gateway |
| Availability | View Download (PDF - 388KB) Order (Free) |
| Disponibilidad | Ver Versión para imprimir (PDF - 392KB) Ordene (Gratis) |
| Year Published | 2014 |
Provides information about placing a baby for adoption, presents questions to consider, and points to resources that may help you in exploring your options. Others who are affected by adoption decisions, such as expectant fathers and other relatives, also may find this factsheet useful for answering their questions.
Impact of Adoption on Birth Parents
| Series Title | Factsheets for Families |
| Author(s) | Child Welfare Information Gateway |
| Availability | View Download (PDF - 361KB) Order (Free) |
| Disponibilidad | Ver Versión para imprimir (PDF - 396KB) Ordene (Gratis) |
| Year Published | 2013 |
Discusses some of the emotional issues that parents may face after making the decision to place an infant for adoption, in surrendering the child, and in handling the feelings that often persist afterwards.