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Hello! We are Genie and Erin. Thank you for taking time to learn more about us as potential adoptive parents. We deeply respect the path you're walking and want to express our heartfelt gratitude for allowing us to be part of this journey with you.
Our story began six years ago when we met on a dating app. We were living two hours apart, but made the drive every weekend to see each other. We spent our time together hiking, trying new foods, riding bikes, visiting art museums, going to the movies, and exploring cities we'd never been to. It wasn't long before we introduced each other to our families and moved into our first apartment as a couple.
A few years later, on a sunny afternoon, we had a sushi picnic in a garden with bakery treats that we'd packed for dessert. It was the perfect day to get engaged. Since then, we've had an unforgettable wedding, ran a marathon, bought a home, traveled outside of the country, and raised a poodle puppy who is now three years old.
We've always talked about having children and becoming parents. We've imagined our lives with children and doing activities like making fun art projects to hang in our home, reading bedtime books before falling asleep, and eating ice cream while waiting in long lines at amusement parks. We look forward to many happy memories as a family and being the best parents we can be.
Financial Support
Expectant mothers who choose to make an adoption plan may qualify for some level of financial assistance during their pregnancy. However, each person's situation and specific needs are different. Your adoption social worker can help you determine what level of assistance you qualify for and deserve. Many expectant mothers qualify for financial assistance to cover basic pregnancy and living expenses, including but not limited to - transportation reimbursement, utility assistance for phone, water, and electricity/gas, maternity clothing and supplements, etc.
FAQ’s about placing a baby for Adoption
I'm considering giving my baby up for adoption. How much does that cost?
It won't cost you anything. If you choose to place your baby for adoption, all of your medical and legal fees will be covered and you may be eligible for financial assistance with other pregnancy-related expenses.
I'm experiencing an unplanned pregnancy and don't know who the birth father is. Can I still place my baby for adoption?
Yes. Even if you don’t know the identity of the birth father, you can still choose to make an adoption plan. However, every adoption situation is different. The adoption social worker you’re assigned to will get to know you and your story first, and then guide you through the process accordingly.
When is the right time to talk with an adoption professional?
You can make an adoption plan at any point in your pregnancy, even after the baby has been born. But, it's important to start the process as early in your pregnancy as possible. Connecting with those resources will allow you to gain access to important medical services, including prenatal care, to help ensure a healthy pregnancy.
When I create an adoption plan, will I get to choose who is in the room with me during delivery?
One aspect of your adoption plan is the "Hospital Plan" an outline of how you'd like your hospital stay and delivery to go. You can craft this on your own or with the help of your adoption social worker. But everything is up to you. You’ll be able to choose who comes to the hospital with you, who is in the room with you during delivery, and how much time you’d like to spend with the baby before signing the final papers.
How much contact will I have with the adoptive family after I place my baby with them?
As part of your adoption plan, you'll determine whether or not you’d like to have an open or closed adoption or something in between. Open adoptions may include phone calls, messaging (via social media, email, or text), and/or periodic visits each year. Closed adoptions may include no contact at all or annual updates provided to the birth parent(s) by the adoptive family. Each post-adoption relationship is different and can vary based on what an expectant mother chooses in her adoption plan.