If you live in Maryland and are considering placing your baby or child for adoption, you should know that you are not alone. In 2020 (the most recent figures available), 130 Maryland women chose private adoption for their newborns or children. These birthmothers did not...
As a pregnant woman considering adoption, you are in complete control of your adoption journey. Every decision starts with you. We will help you create an adoption plan based on your needs and what you envision for your adoption journey. You get to choose the adoptive...
If you are experiencing an unplanned pregnancy, know that you’re not alone and that you have options. One of those options is adoption. However, when it comes to choosing what type of adoption you’d like to have, it can sometimes be difficult to determine which type...
Every adoption is different, but one thing is for certain: placement day is really tough. For many birth moms, it’s the hardest day of their entire life. There are so many emotions involved, so many fears and uncertainties. And the upcoming days, weeks and months...
Facing an unplanned pregnancy is never easy, and it’s certainly more challenging when dealing with financial hardship. Our adoptive families understand this and believe that women facing an unplanned pregnancy should receive some financial help, as their pregnancy could affect their ability to work or live in...
Adoption is always 100% free for you as a birth mother. There are no fees to pay, and your expenses will be covered by the adopting family. Because you are making the life-changing, brave choice of adoption, you should not face the financial burden childbirth...
Here are three ways to tell your baby’s father that you want to place your baby for adoption – each with their own pros and cons: 1. Talk to the birth father in person or by telephone If possible, directly speaking to the birth father is the...
If you are facing an unplanned pregnancy, you have options, including figuring out how to parent the child, finding a family member or friend to help, or arranging temporary foster care. If you have explored those options and have concluded you must choose between placing your...
Cradle of Hope’s adoption specialists is available to answer all of your questions and guide you through your pregnancy options, including selecting a loving family to adopt your child. We are here to help you through the entire adoption process step by step. Since 1990,...