If you are pregnant, interested in placing your child for adoption, and meet the eligibility requirements to participate in the Alternatives to Abortion Program’s Adoption Assistance Process, you’re likely wondering about the available resources. Beginning this journey is no easy feat, but with a little bit of help, you’ll be well on your way to devising a plan that works for you, your child, and the adoptive family.
Continue reading to learn about the variety of resources available to you from our partner organizations and assistance providers during this time.
What is Available to Me?
Resources come from all over Missouri and include help from various organizations, including adoption agencies and local pregnancy resource centers. As these organizations are geographically varied, you can feel confident that you will find the help you need in your area.
General adoption assistance services include:
- Assistance in understanding the adoption process, state laws, and more
- Help with making an adoption plan
- Legal support
- Financial, material, and medical assistance
- Support groups and information
What Can I Expect to Find Within These Organizations?
Sometimes, finding an organization can seem like the most daunting step. However, the Alternatives to Abortion Program has made it easier for birth parents by compiling a list of reputable organizations on the Missouri Department of Social Services website, which has all the information you need to begin.
Let’s take a closer look at the support available to you. Local adoption agencies like A Gift of Hope Adoptions have the resources you need to begin this journey! The services they offer include:
- Help with choosing the adoptive parents and creating the adoption plan
- Help with understanding all adoption paperwork
- Learning about open, semi-open, and closed adoption
- Free information about birth parents’ rights
A Gift of Hope Adoptions is just one of the many organizations that have pledged to stand alongside you during this time so you can get the support you need.
I Have More Questions
Have questions? We have answers! We’re here for you. For more information, including a comprehensive list of organizations that can help, visit Alternatives to Abortion Services for ALL County (mo.gov).
You can also contact us by phone at 573-751-7027 or by email at DFAS.A2APrograms@dss.mo.gov. We’re here to help you every step of the way.
