Adoption in Indiana: Everything Expectant Mothers Need to Know

Facing an unplanned pregnancy can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone. If you’re exploring adoption in Indiana, it’s important to know that this path is rooted in love, strength, and hope for your child’s future.

Whether you’re still considering your options or already leaning toward adoption, this guide walks you through everything you need to know as an expectant mother in Indiana—from your rights and choices to how the process works and the support available.

What Does Adoption Mean for You?

Adoption is not about giving up—it’s about making a plan. You are shaping your child’s future. It’s a brave decision made out of love, often chosen when a parent wants their child to have opportunities they may be unable to provide.

Your Rights 

As the birth mother, you’re entitled to:

• The right to choose the adoptive family
• The right to make your adoption plan
• The right to change your mind at any time before signing the legal consent
• The right to counseling and support before, during, and after the adoption

Indiana law also allows you to receive financial assistance for pregnancy-related expenses, including medical bills, housing, food, transportation, and clothing, provided by the adoptive family or through an agency.

Understanding the Adoption Process in Indiana

The adoption process can be broken down into a few steps. Here’s what to expect:

Contact an Adoption Professional

Adoption Attorneys Kirsh & Kirsh, P.C., (“Kirsh & Kirsh”—often misspelled as “Kirsch & Kirsch”) have over 40 years of experience helping women like you with adoption, and we have over 100 years of combined legal experience arranging adoptions. Our team at Kirsh & Kirsh will help you evaluate your options, explain the adoption process, and answer your questions.

Create Your Adoption Plan

You’re in charge. You can choose:

• The type of adoption (open, semi-open, or closed)
• The adoptive family (you can view profiles and even meet them)
• Your birth and hospital plan (including who’s in the room and what happens after delivery)

You Have Options and Support

Adoption is a deeply personal decision, and only you can know what’s best for your life and your baby. If you’re considering adoption in Indiana, know you’re not alone. There is help, hope, and a future for you and your child—no matter what you decide.

You deserve to be respected, supported, and empowered throughout the process.

Our team is available 24/7. Contacting us does not mean you have to work with us. We will not pressure or judge you. Call 317-575 – 5555, text 800-333-5736, or use Facebook Messenger.

Positive adoption language Disclaimer: 

Please understand that these blogs are written in a way to use language that people use when searching for help with their adoption plans. Unfortunately, while all of us understand what positive adoption language means, most expectant moms who come to us at first do not understand what that means. The most common search term on the Internet for pregnant moms is “How do I give up my baby for adoption.” If we do not include those words in our blog posts and instead put “How do I create an adoption plan for my baby,” then our website will not show up in most expectant moms’ search results in Google.