“I’ve just found out I’m pregnant. I’m scared and ashamed! I don’t believe in abortion, and I’m not ready to become a mom right now. So, I’m thinking about adoption. Can I place my baby for adoption with a Catholic family?”
Yes! Lifetime has hopeful adoptive families of various religions, including those who follow the Catholic faith.
With Lifetime Adoption Agency, you have hundreds of families to choose from. We believe that the more families you have to choose from, the more likely it is that you will find the perfect match for you and your baby.
Finding the right adoptive couple ensures your child will grow up being loved by two parents. Visit LifetimeAdoption.com to learn more about Lifetime’s Catholic couples. When you’re ready to learn more about a particular Catholic adoptive family, call or text Lifetime at 1-800-923-6784.
Open Adoption
With an open adoption, you can select a Catholic adoptive family for your child, ensuring that they are nurtured in a faith-filled environment. Imagine the comfort of knowing your baby will be raised by a couple who shares your beliefs, and the joy of staying connected through updates, photos, texts, or even visits—whatever feels right for you.
Your adoption specialist will work closely with you to find a Catholic couple who aligns with your vision for post-adoption contact, whether you prefer someone nearby or perhaps a family across the state. With so many loving Catholic couples across the nation eagerly praying for a child to welcome into their hearts and home, you can feel confident in your choice and the future your baby will have.
Placing Your Baby for Adoption With a Catholic Couple
Choosing adoption means prioritizing your baby’s well-being above all else. Selecting the right adoptive family is the best way to ensure your child experiences a lifetime filled with love and opportunities. The decision to choose a family for your baby and to define the type of relationship you want with them is among the most significant choices you’ll ever make— and it’s one of the most compelling.
When you contact Lifetime, an Adoption Specialist will work with you to start your adoption plan. She will also ask you what you’re looking for in an adoptive couple. Then, she’ll send you links to online profiles about the adoptive couples who match what you’re looking for.
Online Adoption Profiles
Each Catholic adoptive family creates their own online profile and in it, they share about their lives. You’ll find out what state they live in, what their home is like, what they do for a living, about their children (if they have any) and even their hobbies. Plus, you can watch their adoption videos to learn all you can about them!
Watching video profiles provides you with a deeper insight into a family’s dynamics and personalities, helping to create a personal connection. You have the freedom to explore as many profiles as you wish to find a family or families that align with your vision for your child. Your specialist will assist you in identifying suitable families based on the preferences you’ve outlined in your adoption plan.
What Are You Hoping for in Your Baby’s Adoptive Parents?
Besides having a Catholic adoption for your baby with faith-filled parents, think about what else are you hoping for in your baby’s adoptive parents.
When you think of where you want your child to grow up, what do you envision? For some birth mothers, the answer is a city, while other prefer the adoptive family live in a rural area. You can also specify the state or region you wish your child to grow up in, such as the Midwest or the South.
Do you want your child to grow up with siblings? Make sure to let your Adoption Specialist know, so she can share adoption profiles of couples who currently have children.
What Happens Next?
You’ll review profiles about a variety of Catholic couples open to adopting your baby. You can talk to them, get to know them, and more as part of your decision. Because you’re in control of your adoption plan, you can choose a brighter future for your child with a Catholic family that fits the lifestyle you wish your child to grow up in.
When you’re ready, you can talk with them on the phone or text/email if you prefer, so you can ask questions and learn more about them. If you like more than one family, you can talk to more than one as you make your decision about if adoption is right for you.
If you’re not telling anyone that you’re thinking about adoption, don’t worry. Everything you tell us about yourself is confidential and private. Lifetime is here to help you each step of the way. Our caring specialists have been helping pregnant women make adoption choices for over 35 years.
Choosing Adoption as a Catholic Woman
As a Catholic dealing with an unexpected pregnancy, you might feel uncertain about your next steps and who to reach out to. Sharing your situation with family, friends from your congregation, or your priest can be daunting.
Our adoption specialists offer Catholic adoption services and are compassionate, understanding women who are skilled at helping you navigate the journey of an unplanned pregnancy. You will find no judgment regarding your circumstances or any decisions you’ve made. Every day, we communicate with numerous women who are experiencing unplanned pregnancies and may feel guilt or shame.
We’ve found that some women who were raised in the Catholic faith request a Catholic adoptive family. They feel that it’s very important that their child be baptized and given the holy sacraments of the faith.
Adoption is a beautiful, loving, and life-giving choice. For a pregnant woman, creating an adoption plan can be one of the most meaningful gifts she can give her child.
Embrace the future and recognize that this unexpected pregnancy can bring joy to both the Catholic adoptive parents and yourself. You have the opportunity to build a positive relationship with the adoptive family and to progress in your own life with greater understanding and compassion for others who might face similar situations.
You can take the first step today by calling or texting Lifetime at 1-800-923-6784.
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on May 1, 2018, and has since been updated.
Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P., is nationally recognized as an expert on open adoption. A Certified Open Adoption Practitioner (C.O.A.P.), Caldwell is the founder of Lifetime Adoption Center, established in 1986. She has assisted in over 2,000 successful adoptions and was one of the first adoption professionals on the Internet.
Caldwell's life work is dedicated to educating and helping birth parents find the right adoptive parents for their child. She spreads the word about modern adoption through speaking appearances, webinars, online resources, and as a podcast show host.
She has written several award-winning books, including So I Was Thinking About Adoption, the first book of its kind. There are many reasons women choose adoption, and this short book is a comprehensive resource to make the best plan for you and your baby. Caldwell wrote So I Was Thinking About Adoption as a handy guide to the details of the adoption process.
Caldwell has made over 150 media appearances, including ABC News, CBS News, Larry King Live, CNN Headline News, NBC's The Today Show, CNN's The Campbell Brown Show, NBC News, KGO Newstalk Radio, CNN's Black in America II, MSNBC, Fox, PBS, BBC, and Dr. Laura.
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