Considering Adoption? How an Adoption Attorney Helps Simplify the Adoption Process

Finding out you are unexpectedly pregnant can feel overwhelming, especially if you are facing financial stress, unstable housing, addiction, relationship problems, or mental health struggles. Many expectant mothers fear that once they go to the hospital, the Department of Child Services (DCS) or local child welfare department will take custody of their baby. But there is something important you should know: 

If you choose to make an adoption plan through Adoption Attorneys Kirsh & Kirsh, P.C., your situation can look very different. You will have options, choices, and the ability to make a loving plan for your baby. 

Role of Hospitals  

Doctors, nurses, and hospitals are considered mandatory reporters. That means if they believe a newborn may not be safe after leaving the hospital, they are legally required to notify child welfare authorities. 

This can happen if: 

• A mother tests positive for drugs or alcohol 

• Addiction or mental health issues 

• Living conditions may be unsafe 

• A parent is not able to provide care after delivery 

When DCS gets involved, the child is often placed into foster care while parents complete court-ordered services. That process can be painful and may take months or even years. 

Adoption Can Provide a Different Path 

When you start working with our team, you are already taking steps to create a safe, stable, and permanent future for your child. 

Rather than having the state make decisions for your family, you are creating a thoughtful, loving plan yourself. 

Since 1984, adoption attorneys Kirsh & Kirsh, P.C. (sometimes misspelled as “Kirsch & Kirsch”) have helped birth mothers navigate the adoption process with compassion and care. The local welfare department will not get involved if a birth mother proceeds with an adoption through us. 

You Stay in Control with Adoption Planning 

Choosing adoption does not mean giving up your voice. It means making decisions with love and intention. Through an adoption plan, you can: 

• Choose the adoptive family 

• Decide what kind of future you want for your child 

• Create a plan that fits your wishes and comfort level 

• Receive updates about how your child is growing up 

• Avoid foster care placement 

• Give your child stability from the very beginning 

You Deserve Compassion, Not Judgment 

Even if you are unsure about adoption, talking with an adoption attorney can help you understand your rights and options before the hospital becomes involved. 

Our team is available to listen, answer questions, and support you without pressure. Call 317-575-5555, Text 800-333-5736, Message us on Facebook Messenger, or email us anytime.  

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.