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Speak to a Spence-Chapin counselor or schedule an appointment at a location convenient to you.
To Talk To? Call toll-free 800.321.5683 Email: amy.silverman@spence-chapin.org
Birth Parent Bill of Rights
As a birth parent, you have rights. Learn about them here.
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Making an Adoption Plan Step OneContact Spence-ChapinWhether you've just learned you're pregnant or have just given birth, a Spence-Chapin counselor will help you consider your options. Even after your baby is born, you or your hospital social worker can call us. A counselor will come directly to the hospital to assist you.Call us in New York City at 800.321.5683 In New Jersey, call 908.522.0043 In Long Island, a counselor is waiting to assist you at 631.979.5863 (9am-5pm). You may also call or send a text message to Tina: 646.306.2586 (24 hours a day). Step TwoOptions CounselingIf you are pregnant or recently gave birth, and feeling overwhelmed and confused about being able to raise your baby, a Spence-Chapin counselor can help. She will work with you to explore your current circumstances, thoughts and feelings, so that you can figure out a plan that works best for you and your baby.Step ThreeSelecting Adoptive Parents for Your ChildIf you decide to make an adoption plan for your baby, you will be able to select from among our diverse selection of waiting family profiles. All of these families have been carefully screened and have received education about adoption. You can review letters in which adoptive families talk about who they are, and see photo albums they've created. Once you have selected a family, you can meet to get to know each other and to talk about ongoing contact.Step FourOnce Your Baby Is BornIf you need more time to decide whether you want to place your baby for adoption or raise him yourself, your baby can stay with one of Spence-Chapin's experienced interim care families During this time, your child will receive professional medical care by Spence-Chapin's pediatrician. You can continue to visit with the baby and explore all your options with your counselor. You can decide to place your child with an adoptive family or have the child returned to your care.Step FivePlacementIf you decide to move forward with an adoption plan, Spence-Chapin will help you through all the necessary legal documents and choose a placement day. Some birth and adoptive parents have a special ceremony during which the baby is formally placed with the adoptive family.Step SixAfter PlacementPlacing a child for adoption is never an easy decision, and it is only natural that you will experience feelings of loss and sadness. Your counselor is available to you at any time after the placement if you feel the need for emotional support and counseling. |
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