Adoption Post-Placement Services in Missouri

By Isabella Chichioco

Many birth mothers who face unexpected or unplanned pregnancies choose to place their baby up for adoption rather than terminate their pregnancy or raise it on their own. Adoption is a great option to look into, especially if you feel not ready to start a family independently. We at the Adoption Choices of Missouri have many resources available to help you through this process– from choosing a local adoption agency, to selecting the type of adoption, to post-placement plans after birth.

The Missouri Adoption Process in a Nutshell

Once you have decided to place your baby up for adoption, there are a series of steps that an adoption agency in Missouri helps you with. At the Adoption Choices of Missouri, we have come up with six general steps in an adoption plan that happen in the adoption process.

Step 1: Contact Adoption Choices of Missouri

Contact us at the Adoption Choices of Missouri! Our contact information can be found on our website and at the bottom of this article. We also have a contact form for any other questions or concerns you may have. After the initial contact, we will reach out to you and set up an initial meeting to get to know you better. Every birth parent has unique and different circumstances, so this appointment is designed to understand your specific needs so we can make the adoption plan that is the best fit for you and your priorities.

Step 2: Create an Adoption Plan

You are ready to start making your adoption plan with your respective birth parent counselor. Your adoption plan will include making decisions necessary for adoption and figuring out a financial budget. Your birth parent counselor will also help you find a doctor to begin prenatal care.

Step 3: Choosing an Adoptive Family

The next big step is finding and choosing an adoptive family for your future child. Your birth parent counselor will curate a list of adoptive parents best suited for your preferences. Once you find a match, you will receive financial assistance and a place to live. The amount of communication between you and your adoptive family depends on the type of adoption you choose, so it is essential to pick the adoption type that best aligns with your idea of openness.

After these steps, you are ready to finalize your birth date with your respective hospital. As a birth mother, you have complete control over who is in your room during labor.

Now that the adoption process is complete, we at the Adoption Choices of Missouri will provide you with any post-placement support you may need during this time. We will also be there to support you as you decide how much communication you would like to have with the adoptive family after birth.

What Happens After Birth? How does an Adoption Agency Help Me After Birth?

You might be wondering what happens after birth. Post-placement plans vary depending on the type of adoption you choose. In closed and semi-open adoptions, there usually are not any post-placement plans to work with since you typically do not remain in contact with the birth family. However, if you need post-placement care, we at the Adoption Choices of Missouri have many resources available to help you.

To be more specific, we will still be there to help you financially and personally post-placement. You and your adoptive family will figure out which communication method works best for you, whether that is through video call or email. Any expenses will be covered for the first six weeks after delivery.

We offer counseling and emotional support if you find yourself needing it during post-placement. Birth mothers after labor often have a hard time adjusting back to normal, and we are just a phone call away to help you in any way you need mentally.

Another way the Adoption Choices of Missouri helps post-placement is with last-minute hospital adoption. It is not uncommon for birth mothers to decide at the last minute that they would like to place their baby up for adoption. We are here to help you no matter what you choose. Even though it is last minute, you will still have complete control of your adoption plan.

Post-Placement Services in Missouri

Adoption is not the easiest process to complete on your own, so adoption agencies are here to help you every step of the way. If you are in Missouri and need help finding adoption agencies, look no further! Adoption Choices of Missouri serves birth parents statewide and beyond. Please call us or text us to learn more! Call us toll-free at 877-903-4488 or, in Missouri call or text us at 816-527-9800