Pregnancy was the last thing you had planned, and yet here you here. If you feel like you are not ready or are unable to raise a child, you’re probably starting to explore your options – including adoption.

Whether you already know adoption is right for you, or it’s just an idea you’re considering, the first step is to learn what open adoption really looks like. One of the best ways to do that is by speaking with an adoption counselor at a licensed adoption agency. Google “best adoption agencies in Texas” and you’ll get a lot of results – so how do you choose the adoption agency that’s best for you?

A quick web search can help you narrow it down to 3-4 choices. Then you can give each adoption agency a call or send an email. This is your chance to ask questions to see if the agency is a good fit for you.

Here 7 questions to ask a potential adoption agency:

• Where are your offices located? Will we meet in person?
• What kind of counseling do you provide?
• Can you help me with housing and getting medical care?
• What types of families do you work with?
• Do you have any adoptive families in my area?
• What type of adoptions do you support?
• Can I talk to a birth mom you’ve worked with in the past?
• What do you do if I don’t want to talk to the baby’s father, or I don’t know who he is?

Finding a counselor with whom you feel comfortable is also important. Making an adoption plan is an emotional process. Feeling pressured, judged or like you are not in control of your adoption plan can make an already overwhelming experience feel even more so. You’ll need to feel like you can trust your counselor and in return, you’ll need to feel like your counselor puts you and your baby’s best interests first.

Adoption Advocates is a licensed, nonprofit adoption agency with offices in Austin and San Antonio, although we work with expectant parents throughout Texas. We think we’re the best adoption agency in Texas, but don’t take our word for it. Read our Google reviews to hear what others say about us.

We’re happy to answer all the questions above so you can discover for yourself if we’re the best adoption agency for you. Call us at (512) 477-1122 or text (512) 656-5560 today.