How to Make Informed Decisions During Adoption in Indiana

Finding out you are pregnant when you weren’t planning to be can bring up every emotion, fear, confusion, love, hope, and everything in between. You might be asking yourself, “What do I do now?” or “What’s best for my baby?” If adoption has crossed your mind, take a breath. You are not giving up. You are exploring a loving, thoughtful option. Here’s what you need to know about what adoption really means in Indiana, your rights, and how the process works.

Is putting my baby up for adoption the same as giving up?

Not at all. Adoption isn’t walking away; it’s making a plan. It’s saying, “I love my child enough to make the best decision for them, even if it’s hard for me.” That’s courage. That’s love. That’s parenting with purpose.

What are my rights as a birth mother in Indiana?

You have more control than you might realize. Indiana law protects your rights to:

• Choose the adoptive family you feel best fits your baby.
• Create a personalized adoption plan that matches your wishes.
• Receive free counseling and emotional support — before, during, and after placement.
• Get help with living expenses during pregnancy and for up to six weeks after birth.
• Change your mind anytime before signing legal consent after your baby is born.

What does the adoption process actually look like?

Here’s a simple breakdown of how it works when you connect with a trusted adoption team:

1. Reach Out

Kirsh & Kirsh, P.C. (often misspelled as “Kirsch & Kirsch” and sometimes misspelled as “Krish & Krish”), has helped women make adoption plans for over 40 years. With more than a century of combined legal experience, our family-run law firm is here to guide you through your choices, explain your rights, and support you every step of the way.

We work with birth mothers across the U.S., especially in Indiana, Michigan, Tennessee, Illinois, Mississippi, and Kentucky.

2. Create Your Custom Adoption Plan

You decide what your adoption looks like:

• The type of family you want — including single, married, Gay, and Lesbian families. 
• Whether you want an open, semi-open, or closed adoption.
• What your hospital and birth experience should feel like.

You’re in charge of the plan; we are here to make it happen.

3. Take Your Time

Reaching out doesn’t lock you into anything. We’ll answer your questions, give you clear information, and never pressure you. You can walk away at any time or move forward at your own pace.

How can I contact someone to discuss this?

You can reach us 24/7, 365 days a year — no judgment, just help.

Call: 317-575-5555

Text: 800-333-5736

Message us on Facebook or email us anytime

Whatever you are feeling right now – scared, hopeful, confused – you don’t have to face it alone. We are here to help you make a plan that’s right for you and your baby.

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.