Placing a 3 month old for adoption

Can I place a 3 month old for adoption?

Yes, there is no time frame on when you can or can’t make an adoption plan for your child. Sometimes we work with women who have tried to parent and don’t feel they truly have the support they were offered, or they feel overwhelmed and not truly ready to parent. We often hear that people were thinking about adoption during their pregnancy but didn’t know who to call or where to go.  

It is important to not make a decision from a place of crisis, or a situation that is temporary. We are here to help women sort through all of these complicated emotions. When we work with parents who are considering placing their child we want to make sure they aren’t suffering from Postpartum Depression or Anxiety and that they understand this is a permanent decision. Sometimes talking to a therapist can help get clarity, one way or the other.  

If you ultimately decide that adoption is the best choice for you and your child, making an adoption plan for your 3 month old is similar to the way you would make one when you are pregnant.  We would help you complete some initial documents and assist you in reviewing potential adoptive families. With your permission we could help plan a transition so the baby could get to know the adoptive family before the placement actually occurred.  Sometimes this happens over a number or weeks or days, depending on how quickly or slowly people want to move. As with any adoption we are here to guide and educate people to make the best choices for themselves and their child.

You would sign relinquishments when you felt ready and we would help you plan the type of open adoption you would like. How often you receive updates or have visits is all up to you. We often see that women need a lot of contact at first to feel secure that their child is doing well and adjusting into his or her new family. We also want to make sure you have the right support you may need after placement. 

Ready for more information, read How to place a baby for adoption: essential guide (7 steps)

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