Pregnant and Considering Adoption in Michigan
Finding out you’re pregnant, when that’s not the outcome you were hoping for can be very stressful. Then if you have to tell your boyfriend, or family and friends, this can lead to even more confusion or stress.
Don’t panic. First, call, text, or fill out Lifetmie Adoption’s contact form, and an adoption coordinator will be there for you. If you like, she’ll have a peer or professional counselor contact you too.
What is the Adoption Process in Michigan?
Lifetime Adoption has been helping expectant mothers in Michigan work through the adoption process for over 35 years. First, just call, text, or fill out our online form. Your adoption coordinator will listen to your wishes and find you the support and resources you need.
You can then look through adoptive family profiles and pick a few families to get to know. Whether you want a family from Michigan or maybe from another state is up to you. You can decide how much contact you would like to have with the family while you are pregnant and after. Infant adoption in Michigan is not the only adoption option. You may have a toddler, special needs child, or older child you are interested in placing for adoption. In this case, a professional counselor will work with you and the adoptive family to form a healthy transition plan for your child.
If you are pregnant, your Lifetime Adoption coordinator will also help you make a hospital plan. In this plan, you will decide how things will go in the delivery room and after. You will decide things such as who you would like to cut the umbilical cord, who you want to hold the baby first, and other details. In addition, you will have an attorney represent you at no cost. Your attorney will make sure that you know your rights and will file all the paperwork.
Open Adoption in Michigan
Your Lifetime Adoption coordinator is here to make sure the adoption goes just as you would like, so your answers will help her create an adoption plan just for you. Some of her questions may be:
- Would you like a coordinator to choose adoptive parents for you, or would you like to choose?
- Do you want updates and contact after the adoption is final?
- If so, what kind and how much contact would you like?
- Would you like help to create a hospital plan?
- How involved would you like the adoptive parents to be during your pregnancy?
- Do you need help with pregnancy-related medical expenses?
If parenting your child is not the right thing for you and your child at this time, adoption is a brave and loving option. Lifetime Adoption has loving families who are ready and thrilled to grow their family through open adoption. You know that you are not saying goodbye forever with modern, open adoption. Your child’s adoptive family will send pictures and updates. You can even have visits. Many of our adoptive families have become very close to their child’s birth families. We have birth mothers who say they feel like extended family.
Help With Pregnancy Expenses and More
Another important resource provided at no cost through Lifetime Adoption is professional and peer counseling. Our peer counselors are birth mothers who have experienced the adoption process. They are ready to listen to your concerns and are happy to share their stories and advice with you. You also have access to a professional counselor. This can help as you deal with the emotions and decision-making involved in the adoption journey. She can also help you create a plan for the future.
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Pregnancy Options in Michigan
In many states, abortion is now restricted or will be soon, so a woman may be looking for abortion alternatives. One alternative is open, modern adoption. Modern adoption means the woman has control over choices such as who will adopt her baby, how much contact she would like to have, and what she would like to have happen at the hospital. A pregnant woman choosing adoption may also be able to receive some assistance with pregnancy-related expenses (food, rent, transportation, and more!) and can receive updates and even visits in the future. Adoption is a positive choice for an unwanted, unexpected, or unplanned pregnancy. While some see adoption as an alternative to abortion in Michigan, they don’t realize all the choices available in open adoption. Women today from all walks of life and situations choose modern adoption right now in Michigan!
Post-Adoption Contact Agreements in Michigan
As of July 2021, the state of Michigan does not legally enforce Post-Adoption Contact Agreements. This means that while families are welcome to create informal agreements to maintain contact, those arrangements are not binding or enforceable in court. Even so, at Lifetime Adoption, we’ve seen many adoptive families stay committed to their promises—because they value the connection and want to support the child’s relationship with their birth family. These agreements are based on trust, respect, and mutual understanding, and can grow into something truly special.
At Lifetime Adoption, we believe deeply in the power of open adoption and the role PACAs can play in fostering lifelong connections. We ensure every expectant mother or birth parent has the opportunity to express their wishes for ongoing contact, which we outline in our Post-Adoption Contact Agreement. Our adoptive families are carefully selected and committed to honoring the plans they make. You can feel confident knowing that your hopes for your child’s future and your ongoing role in their life will be treated with the care and respect they deserve.
Michigan Adoptive Families
No matter what you’re looking for in an adoptive family, you deserve to find the perfect one. Lifetime Adoption lets you search adoptive families from across the country. We provide more adoptive family choices for you, giving you a greater chance of finding the right fit for your child. When you browse our family profiles, you can learn more about their:
- Lifestyle
- Reasons for adopting
- Home and neighborhood
- Values and religious beliefs
- And much more!
Families Looking for Adoption in Michigan
Are you considering adopting a newborn baby, a toddler, or perhaps a child up to the age of six in Michigan? As a nationwide leader in open adoption, Lifetime Adoption is here to make your dreams come true. Our coordinators have been matching birth mothers and adoptive families for over three decades. Our adoption coordinators care for our birth mothers, making sure they have all the resources they need. They create strong matches between birth families and adoptive families.
Starting the Adoption Process
Let’s get started! It is simple. Just fill out our short online application. Applying at Lifetime is free, and you will not be obligated in any way. Once pre-approved, you will be contacted by a Lifetime Adoption coordinator. She will go over the entire adoption process and welcome you to the Lifetime family. You will be provided information on how to create your personal profile for birth mothers to view, instruction on how to complete your home study, and you will be given access to education, blogs, along with all the resources available on the Lifetime membership site.
Lifetime Adoption was founded by an adoptive mother, Mardie Caldwell. She created this program based on her experience gained as she navigated the adoption of her son. The Lifetime Adoption program has been successful for over 30 years. Your adoption coordinator will ensure you have a successful adoption journey.
Adoption Laws in Michigan
In Michigan, the timeline for legal documentation generally takes about six months for the adoption to become final. You can take temporary custody at the hospital. Every adoption situation is unique. Your adoption attorney will make sure all laws are followed, and paperwork filed so your adoption goes smoothly.
Michigan Home Studies
- Financial verification
- Background checks
- Employment verification
- References
- Medical reports
- Visit to the home
You will provide your home study social worker with background information along with information regarding why you are interested in adopting, your beliefs regarding family and marital relationships, what your parenting style is, your education level, and more. She will also interview every member of your household.
Are you a parent thinking about placing your child for adoption, or are you considering adopting? Lifetime Adoption is ready to work with you and provide all the support and information you need for a successful adoption journey.
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