Is adoption right for you?

Perhaps you are not ready to be a mother or you don’t have the resources to parent. Or maybe you believe that the baby would have a better life in the home of an adoptive family. Realize that these are common concerns and among many of the reasons why some women choose adoption.

Some choose adoption because of personal circumstances.

• They want to complete their education or other life goals.
• They don’t have the financial ability to parent.
• They feel they are not yet mature enough to raise a child.
• They don’t have any or enough support from the father, friends or family to raise a child at this time.

Some choose adoption because they are not currently in a position to offer the child the life they really want for them.

• They want two parents for a child.
• They want a family that's ready to have a child, both financially and emotionally.

To help you sort out whether or not adoption may be a good choice for you, we’ve developed a short list of questions to help you think about your particular situation. Of course, there is no right answer – only what’s right for you.

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