BIRTH PARENT
 COUNSELING SERVICES

Permanent Family Resource Center counselors assist women and men who are experiencing an unplanned pregancy and are considering making an adoption plan.  We understand the difficulty of the situation and the importance of making an informed decision.  And we have professional resources to help you sort through those choices and make a choice that is right for you. 

There are no fees to birthparents for our services. 

To speak with someone who understands and can help, please call us toll-free at 1-888-240-7469
or email us at adopt@permanentfamily.org

What is birth parent/pregnancy counseling?
This is an opportunity for you to meet with a social worker who can help you explore your options regarding planning for your expected child. Our program is designed to assist birth parents in making the best decisions for themselves and their unborn child. Birth parent counselors are there to help and support birth parents through a very difficult and emotional decision-making process.

Can I chose the adoptive family for my child?
Yes, we want  the birth parents to make the decisions regarding who should be the adoptive family for her/their child. Birth parents are presented with profiles of licensed adoptive families they may select. Or the birth parent may have a prospective family that they want to refer to the agency for adoption preparation/study/licensing.

What are the birth fathers rights?
Both parents share equally in the decision-making responsibility. Parenting or making an adoption plan usually works best if the birth parents can talk with each other and agree on a plan. If parents cannot agree, your social worker can assist you with offering options for making the best decision.

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