Having a baby may not have been in your plans for the near future, but your options for an unplanned pregnancy may be limited. If you are considering placing a baby up for adoption, start by exploring what “modern open adoption” means and what choices you’ll be able to make.
Adoption Advocates is here to answer your questions, explain the process and provide support through every step. You may decide adoption is not the best choice for you and that’s OK. We support your right to make the decisions you feel are best for you and your baby — no pressure or judgment.
Clients in Bryan, College Station and surrounding areas are served by adoption specialist, Alicia Ports from our Austin office. Alicia regularly travels to clients throughout the region and is able to meet you where you are.
Call or Text: (512) 270-8415
Email: [email protected]
Adoption Services in College Station
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
An open adoption means that you get to choose the adoptive parents, and you can maintain some degree of contact with them. In an open adoption, you will always be honored as the child’s birth parent, because that’s who you are. In almost all adoption plans, the adoptive parents provide pictures and letters and exchange phone calls with birth parents. Depending on the relationship that develops between you and your adoptive parents, sometimes there is visitation. The most important thing to remember is that an open adoption is what the participants jointly decide that it should be. Open adoption is an informal agreement based on trust and respect.
It’s OK not to be sure about adoption right away. This is a really important decision! Take as much time as you need. Your adoption specialist will discuss all of your options with you — without pressure or judgment. Our goal is to provide support and answers, so that you can make an informed decision.
After speaking to an adoption specialist, you may decide that adoption is not right for you. That’s OK too. If you decide to parent, Adoption Advocates can direct you to resources to provide assistance during your pregnancy and your child’s early years.
Parents who adopt from Adoption Advocates are educated to respect the special bond between the child and the birth family. By knowing you and receiving information from you, they can raise the child that knows where they came from. Although open adoption agreements are not legally enforceable in Texas, chances are that you will choose a family who you like and trust, and they will be committed to honoring their agreement with you.
No. Adoption Advocates offers all services for expectant parents, including counseling and legal services, free of cost.
As a licensed adoption agency in Texas, we may be able to provide financial assistance for pregnancy-related expenses while you make an adoption plan. Your adoption specialist can discuss your situation with you to see how much assistance you may be eligible for.
Bryan-College Station Pregnancy Testing & Family Planning
Knowing for sure if you are pregnant, and how far along you are, is an important first step in processing an unplanned pregnancy. If you are a current student at Texas A&M University, Student Health Services offers self-referral pregnancy tests for $23 – no physician order required. For other residents of the Bryan-College Station area, these pregnancy centers can offer free pregnancy tests as well as ultrasounds.
Hope Pregnancy Center
205 Brentwood Drive
College Station, TX 77840
Phone: (979) 695-9193
Bryan-College Station Prenatal Care & Hospitals
Whether you are preparing for your baby’s birth or need emergency care, these Brazos Valley hospitals offer maternity care including labor and delivery.
The Prenatal Clinic
3370 S Texas Ave. Suite G
Bryan, TX 77802
(979) 595-1780
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – College Station
700 Scott and White Dr.
College Station, TX 77845
Phone: (979) 207-0100
St. Joseph Health College Station Hospital
1604 Rock Prairie Rd.
College Station,TX77845
Phone: (979) 764-5100
Additional Resources for Pregnancy & Parenting
You may not have made any decisions about your pregnancy yet, but it’s still important to take care of yourself. Texas, along with numerous local nonprofits, offer resources for pregnant women and families in need. These are a few that can help you get access to prenatal health care, food and more.
Texas Health & Human Services Benefits Office
3000 E. Villa Marie
Bryan, TX 77803
(979) 776-1510
Offers assistance with SNAP, TANF and family/children’s Medicaid
Apply online for benefits
College Station WIC
1103 Anderson St
Suite 102
College Station, TX 77840
(979) 260-2942
Offers assistance with SNAP, TANF and family/children’s Medicaid
Apply online for WIC
Bryan WIC
3400 S Texas Ave., Ste 1
Bryan, TX 77802
(979) 260-2942
Offers assistance with SNAP, TANF and family/children’s Medicaid
Apply online for WIC
Ask your first question today. Call (512) 477-1122 or text (512) 270-8415.
Take the First Step Now
Ready to get started? Complete the form below and we’ll be in touch to discuss your situation and see how we can help. You can also reach out directly to our College Station adoption specialist Alicia by calling or texting (512) 270-8415.
