If you are facing an unplanned pregnancy and considering adoption, you are not alone. As a licensed adoption agency, Adoption Advocates can help you explore your options. answer your questions, and explain how adoption works for expectant parents.
Clients in East Texas, including Tyler, Longview, Kilgore, Marshall, Palestine, Canton, Lukfin and Nacogdoches, are served by adoption specialist, Shaelynn Wolfe.
Call or Text: (972) 914-8490
Email: [email protected]
Services Offered for Expectant Parents
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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.
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.
Making sure you and your baby stay healthy are important, regardless of whether you choose parenting or adoption. Pregnancy Medicaid is available for uninsured women in Texas, and will covers the cost of your prenatal doctor visits, labor and delivery and other pregnancy-related medical needs. Before you apply, you will need to be confirm your pregnancy. Free or affordable pregnancy tests are available from these organizations in East Texas:
Tyler-Longview Pregnancy Testing & Family Planning
Axia Center
1003 S Baxter Ave.
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 592-4495
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Planned Parenthood
601 Turtle Creek Dr.
Tyler, TX 75701
Phone: (903) 581-8277
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Expectant Heart Pregnancy Resource Center
2440 S High St.
Longview, TX 75602
Phone: (903) 931-3124
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East Texas Prenatal Care & Hospitals
UT Health Tyler
1000 S. Beckham Ave.
Tyler, TX 75701
Phone: (903) 594-2645
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CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Hospital – Longview
700 East Marshall Highway
Longview, TX 75601
Phone: (903) 315-2000
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Palestine Regional Medical Center
2900 South Loop 256
Palestine, TX
Phone: (903) 731-1000
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ADVICE FROM A BIRTH MOTHER
No matter where the baby ends up, people will often feel obligated to tell you to do what they feel is right or what you “should” do. Only you know what is right for you, and what’s right for what’s growing inside you.
Sarah D. | BIRTH MOTHER
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 Tyler adoption specialist Shaelynn by calling or texting (972) 914-8490.
