About half the pregnancies in the United States are unplanned. If you find yourself in this situation, you have important decisions to make. You can choose to terminate the pregnancy, to bring up the child yourself, or to give your child the gift of a loving adoptive family. It’s a courageous, loving choice to start your baby off in a good home — but how can you be sure that the adoptive family will provide that good home? Choosing an adoptive family can seem overwhelming. You may feel a great deal of responsibility to make the right decision, and you may worry that you won’t be able to find a safe and stable home for your baby.
Trust the process
Fortunately, the adoption process has safeguards built in.
Heimer Law follows all the legal requirements for adoption. That means that all the families we introduce to you have already completed a home study. In a home study, a licensed social workers meets with the hopeful adoptive family more than once, visits their home, and makes certain that they are able to provide a stable home for an adopted child. The social worker makes sure that the home is safe and appropriate for a child.
Adoptive families must go through background checks to make sure that they are safe and suitable parents. They have to prove they are financially secure and ready to provide for a child. They must show that they are healthy enough to bring up a child. It’s natural to feel some anxiety in this situation, but many of the things you might worry about have been eliminated before you even have a chance to consider a family.
You have choices
Arkansas adoption law empowers birth parents in many ways. You can meet and talk with prospective adoptive parents. You can specify the religious background you prefer for your child. If you choose an open adoption, you can work with the adoptive family to set a plan to maintain contact with them and with your child.
Choosing an adoptive family is a very important choice, but it’s not one that you have to make on your own. At Heimer Law, we listen to your hopes and preferences and help you find the right family for your child. As you go through the process, we offer emotional support and solid information so you can feel confident about your decision.
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