Birth Mothers Have Rights
ADOPTION INSIGHT
A birth mother is respected for choosing life for a child and finding the best
possible parents to raise a birth child.
The joy you bring into the lives of others can never be fully expressed by the
actions taken in this extraordinary time in everyone's lives.
You should always have the knowledge having made an informed decision
with love and dignity.
As a birth mother/birth parent you have the right to all of the following:
- The right to participate in all phases of the adoption planning.
- The right to be treated with dignity and respect for you selfless loving
decision.
- The right to receive ongoing counseling and continuous support
throughout the adoption process and for a period of time following the
birth.
- The right to request financial assistance (within the limits of the law)
with adoption and pregnancy related expenses; such as medical care,
maternity clothes, housing, transportation and counseling services.
- The right to meet and interview as many prospective families as you
choose, in order to make the best decision for you and the child you are
caring.
- The right to ask questions of the adopting family, and to receive valid
information before deciding to place a child for adoption.
- The right to select the family who will raise the child.
- The right to an open and honest relationship with the adopting family
and all parties involved in the process.
Birth Mother Hotline: (800)361-9333
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