Picking a family for your baby requires careful thought

With an unplanned pregnancy, it’s important to remember that you are still in control – of your life as well as your baby’s life. When you have evaluated all options and are ready to find adoptive parents for your child, we are here to help. At any given time, we have many wonderful waiting families in Texas. When picking a family for your baby, remember: You are giving your child an abundant, beautiful future. It is the ultimate gift of sacrifice and love.

With modern adoption, you will be able to choose the parents who will raise your baby, and you can also decide how involved you want to be in your child’s life. When you are ready to find adoptive parents to consider, we will arrange for you to meet people whose greatest wish is to add a child to their families that they can love and cherish. You can read their profiles, see their pictures and learn about their hopes and dreams for your baby.

What to consider when picking a family for your baby

Adoption plans. What do you want the birth to be like? What kind of relationship do you envision with your child and their adoptive family? We can help you develop an adoption plan that puts your wishes first.

Race, religion or cultural background. Many adoptive families feel they can offer a happy home for a child from any background. However, you may want your baby to grow up in a family that resembles them, or that shares your culture, religion or values. The choice will be yours when picking a family for your baby.

Careers and stay-at-home parents. All of our waiting families are carefully prescreened to ensure that they are financially capable of supporting a baby. However, you may wish to consider your preference for whether at least one parent stays at home with your child during their youngest years.

Other children or extended family. Will your child be an only child or have siblings in his or her adoptive family? It’s possible that the parents plan to adopt more children or become pregnant. Do you care to know about grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins who will play a role in your child’s life?

Common interests and life experiences. How do you picture daily life in the adoptive parents’ suburban, country or big-city home? Any of those settings may include simple pleasures, such as pets, friends, and room to roam, or the adoptive family may enjoy travel, hobbies or cultural experiences.

Education and opportunity. When picking a family for your baby, you may have a vision of the experiences you want them to have in life. Is it important to you that your child attend a private school, public school or homeschool? Do you want your child to have the chance to participate in sports, camps, school trips or other life-enriching opportunities?

Religion. It is important to some mothers that their children are raised in a specific faith, with observations of religious holidays and traditions. What role will faith play in your child’s life?

Personality. Do the prospective parents seem able to adapt to the needs of a child? Adults who are flexible and have a sense of humor about life tend to cope well with the challenges of parenthood.

Location. If you have chosen an open adoption, do you want to be able to see your child on occasion? However, if you are happy with letters, pictures and other communication methods, location may not be a factor in your decision.

Reach out to find adoptive parents who are prescreened and ready to adopt

If you’re ready to find adoptive parents, know that we have many waiting families in Texas who would love the opportunity to welcome your precious child. Contact us or call us at (817) 704-0239 to talk with one of our licensed social workers about picking a family for your baby. We’ll work with you to make plans for the future.