Is Abortion My Only Option If I Don't Have Any Money?

Life is so expensive today. It's a challenge to even put food on the table or gas in your car. We understand your concern about the expense of a child, but abortions are expensive, too.

If you've discovered you are unexpectedly pregnant and need to make a decision but don't have any money, there is an option. Why not consider making an adoption plan for your child?

Making an adoption plan costs the expectant woman or birth mother nothing. You should never pay for adoption services if you work with a reputable licensed coordinator.

In addition, you can receive assistance with your medical care and other pregnancy-related expenses. In New Jersey, adoption law allows the specific expenses to be paid by the potential adoptive parents, depending on your circumstances.

• Adoption counseling
• Medical and hospital expenses for both the mother and child
• Reasonable living expenses, including food, clothing, shelter, etc.
• Religious, psychological, vocational, or similar counseling services
• Attorney fees and costs for legal services

Adoptions today are very different from a few decades ago. Now, the expectant mother (and father, if available) select the potential adoptive parents.

You review bios of potential adoptive couples and choose the couple that shares your values. What's essential to you will also be important to them.

In addition, you decide how much contact you wish to have with the adoptive family and your child. Most adoption plans today are open or semi-open. Both plans allow for contact with the family, but one offers more privacy.

As the expectant mother or birth mother, you have certain rights. In addition to selecting the potential adoptive couple, you have the right to:

• Understand the adoption process thoroughly
• Meet the potential adoptive family before giving birth
• Receive counseling before, during, and after finalization of the adoption
• Change your mind at any time until you sign the Consent to Adoption form
• Receive assistance up to four weeks after the placement of your child

We do not provide child-placing services, but our consultants work with professional, licensed adoption agencies. We would be happy to provide you with referrals. You are not obligated to work with an agency when you contact them.

Call our office at (732) 516-0911 to schedule your free appointment with one of our caring consultants. We want the very best for your future, and adoption might be the best option.