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.
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How long has the couple been
married? How old are they?
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Does the couple have other
children?
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What is the couple's reason for
adoption?
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Is the couple religious? What
kind of values does the couple hold?
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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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