How Does Placing a Baby for Adoption Work

Discovering your unexpected pregnancy can feel overwhelming. You may experience a mix of emotions. What should I do next? Whom can I talk to? What options are available to me? Is placing my baby for adoption the right option for me?

If this is where you are right now, know that you are not alone. Many women find themselves facing an unplanned pregnancy and wondering what the future holds. The good news is that you do not have to make any immediate decisions, and you do not have to navigate this journey alone.

At Kirsh & Kirsh, P.C. (sometimes misspelled “Kirsch & Kirsch”), we have been helping birth mothers since 1981. As experienced adoption attorneys, we believe in providing compassionate guidance, answering questions, and helping women understand their options.

Start with Information

When emotions are high, it can be difficult to think clearly about the future. Understanding your options can help you feel more in control and better prepared to make a decision that aligns with your circumstances, values, and goals. 

By learning about the possibilities available to you, you can take the time you need to consider what feels right for both you and your child.

Considering Parenting

For some women, parenting may be the right choice. If you are exploring this option, it can be helpful to think about your current situation, available support systems, financial considerations, and long-term goals.

You Do Not Need to Have Everything Figured Out

One of the most common concerns women express is feeling pressured to make a decision quickly. The reality is that you do not need to have all the answers right away.

Seeking information is not the same as committing. It is a way to understand your choices better.

Compassionate Support Every Step of the Way

The team at Kirsh & Kirsh is committed to providing a supportive, judgment-free environment where you can discuss your concerns, explore your options, and receive the information you need to move forward with confidence.

With more than 110 years of combined adoption law experience and decades of helping birth mothers throughout Indiana and across the country, we are here to help you understand your choices and find the path that is right for you.

As a birth mother, you can often:

• Choose the adoptive family
• Create an adoption plan 
• Decide what qualities and values are important to you
• Determine the type of relationship you would like after placement

Contact Us Anytime

If you would like to learn more about placing a baby for adoption, we are available whenever you need us.

• Call 317-575-5555
• Text 800-333-5736
• Message us on Facebook Messenger
• 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,” our website will not appear in most expectant moms’ search results in Google.