Are you considering adoption as an option as you face an unplanned pregnancy? Adoption agencies can help with pregnancy expenses if you choose adoption as an option. Almost all states allow adoption agencies to pay medical and legal fees through the potential adoptive parents.
Adoption in Connecticut
Since adoption state laws differ regarding covering pregnancy expenses and adoption requirements, here is what you need to know based on Connecticut law:
- A birth mother is required to undergo counseling within 72 hours of the birth of the child or as soon as medically possible after birth. The cost of transportation should be included in the permissible payment of expenses for birth-parent counseling.
- Concerning the adoption placement of a child who has been identified or located by prospective adoptive parents, living expenses payment for the birth mother by the adoptive parents is permitted but not exceeding $1,500 or the amount approved in unusual circumstances by the probate court.
Along with living expenses payments, payment by the prospective adoptive parents of reasonable telephone charges as well as maternity clothing expenses of the birth mother are permitted.
- Living expenses should not exceed $1,500 to the birth mother unless it’s approved in unusual circumstances by the court.
What is Adoption Like?
Along with many pregnancy expenses paid with adoption, this option has greatly improved over the years. There is more than one adoption plan to choose from, including:
- Open Adoption: This is the most common type of adoption, allowing you to stay in contact with your child and the adoptive family. The birth mother and adoptive family create a plan to decide how involved everyone will be. Regular visits can be made, as well as phone calls, letters, etc.
- Semi-Open Adoption: With this type of adoption, communication can still be made but occur through a third party (typically an adoption agency). The birth mother chooses how much contact they have.
- Closed Adoption: Sometimes, life’s circumstances cause a birth mother to want to remain completely anonymous. With this adoption, all identifying records are legally sealed.
Adoption offers you options based on your life circumstances, as your situation is unique. The decision is yours to make, and we’re here to help answer any questions.
For more adoption information and support, schedule a free and confidential appointment today. You are not alone in your decision!