Frequently Asked Questions

5. How do I choose the family to raise my child?
Several factors are important when choosing the best family for your child. You must consider what kind of parents you visualize for your child and what kind of life style you wish for him/her. Here are some questions to consider.

• How long has the couple been married? How old are they?

• Does the couple have other children?

• What is the couple's reason for adoption?

• Is the couple religious? What kind of values does the couple hold?

• What kind of financial base does the couple have?

These are just some sample questions to consider. Our staff will also help you through the process of choosing a family so you can find the appropriate one among our selection of pre-approved families

6. Can I meet the family I choose?
Yes, you can meet the adoptive family before placement and talk to them by phone throughout your pregnancy. If you wish, they also might be able to be present at doctors' visits and at the hospital during delivery. We will help you arrange a mutually acceptable schedule for the exchange of letters and pictures after the placement.

7. Are there other birthparents I can talk to about my decision?
Our agency offers continual support to you before and after you place your baby with the family you select. Talking with others who have experienced many of the same feelings that you have can be beneficial. We will be happy to put you in touch with someone who has already made an adoption plan.

8. Will I be able to see my baby in the hospital?
Yes. You have many choices available to you during your hospital stay. Your counselor will assist you in making a written plan about how you would like things to go at the hospital. It includes letting the hospital know how much contact you would like with the baby, who you want to visit with you and/or the baby, how much involvement you would like the adoptive parents to have, requesting a private room on or off the maternity floor, etc. This written plan will help things go smoothly and alert the staff about how to best serve you during your stay.

9. How soon after the birth will the baby go to the parents I choose?
Usually, it is possible for your baby to go directly to the adoptive family from the hospital, if you are sure of your decision and there is no other legal or medical reason to prevent it. In some cases the baby will go to a cradle care family (transitional care) until the legal relinquishment procedures are completed.

10. How do I know my baby will be well cared for if I choose a cradle care family?
Your baby can stay with a loving cradle care family if you are unsure of your decision or until the legal release procedures are completed if this is your wish. Cradle care parents are extensively interviewed and specifically chosen by Adoption Network of Colorado. They are stable two-parent families and have extensive experience in infant care. Cradle care mothers are not employed outside the home, so the baby is always cared for by one primary caregiver. Your baby will usually be the only child in the home placed by any agency. These special people will get your baby off to a good start!

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