Adoption Is an Option:
Simple Ways to Make a Compassionate Referral
When a woman is facing an unexpected pregnancy, she may be overwhelmed by questions about her future, her child, relationships, finances, and parenting. For pregnancy help organizations, churches, medical professionals, social workers, and other caring communities, providing information about adoption as a pregnancy option can be an important part of compassionate support.
But what do you say when adoption comes up?
Start With Information, Not Pressure
A woman does not have to be ready to choose adoption before she can ask questions about it.
Simple language can open the door:
- “Would you like information about adoption?”
- “Adoption is one option you can consider. Would you like to learn more?”
- “You don’t have to make a decision today.”
- “I can connect you with someone who can explain what adoption could look like.”
- “Talking with an adoption professional doesn’t commit you to adoption.”
The goal is to make sure she knows adoption is available without telling her what decision to make.
What Can an Adoption Referral Provide?
A qualified adoption professional can explain the adoption process, answer questions about legal rights, discuss available support, and help a woman understand what an adoption plan could look like.
Depending on the circumstances and the agency, she may also learn about choosing an adoptive family and different types of post-placement contact.
At A Gift of Hope Adoptions, contacting the agency does not commit someone to adoption. The agency provides information and counseling so women can make an informed decision about what is right for themselves and their child.
A Referral Can Be Simple
You don’t have to be an adoption expert to make an adoption referral.
Listen. Ask. Inform. Connect. Support.
If someone you serve wants to explore adoption, connect her with an experienced adoption professional who can answer her questions and explain her options without pressure.
A Gift of Hope Adoptions provides adoption information, counseling, and support for women considering an adoption plan.
Call 888-564-HOPE (4673)
Text 314-472-3678
aGiftofHopeAdoptions.com
