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Pregnant and Considering Adoption in Dallas, Texas?
If you’re pregnant in Dallas and considering adoption, you don’t have to make this decision alone.
Adoption Alliance is a licensed Texas adoption agency providing free, confidential adoption support to expectant mothers in Dallas and throughout Texas.
You may be early in your pregnancy, close to your due date or have already given birth. Wherever you are in the process, our team can answer your questions, explain your options and help you understand what adoption could look like for you and your baby.
If you choose adoption, we can help you create an adoption plan based on your needs and wishes, including choosing an adoptive family and deciding what type of relationship you would like after placement.
Our services for expectant parents are free and confidential, and help is available 24/7.
Adoption Help for Pregnant Women in Dallas
An unexpected pregnancy can bring questions about parenting, adoption, finances, relationships and what the future may look like for you and your baby.
You may be wondering:
- Can I choose the family who adopts my baby?
- Can I have an open adoption?
- Is financial assistance available during pregnancy?
- What happens at the hospital?
- Can I consider adoption if I am close to my due date?
- What if my baby has already been born?
You do not need to have made a decision before contacting Adoption Alliance.
Our team can listen to your situation, answer your questions and explain your options. Learning about adoption does not mean you are committing to adoption.
You can contact us at any point in your pregnancy or after your baby is born.
Adoption Services for Expectant Mothers in Dallas
Every pregnancy and adoption situation is different. Adoption Alliance provides individualized support so you can make informed decisions based on your circumstances, preferences and hopes for your child.
Free and Confidential Adoption Support
There is no agency fee to an expectant parent for creating an adoption plan with Adoption Alliance.
You can contact our team simply to ask questions or learn how adoption works. If you decide to move forward, we can continue supporting you throughout your pregnancy, delivery and adoption process.
Our team is available 24/7.
Choose an Adoptive Family
If you choose adoption, you can select the adoptive family for your baby.
Adoption Alliance provides profiles of approved families who have completed the required adoption screening and home-study process. You can learn about their lives, families, values and hopes for becoming parents.
If you are interested in a family, our team can help arrange opportunities to talk with or meet them before placement.
If you would rather not choose a family yourself, we can help you with that decision.
Decide What Type of Adoption You Want
You can also decide what type of relationship you would like with your child and the adoptive family after placement.
An open adoption may include direct contact, visits, phone calls, texts, photos or updates. A semi-open adoption can provide some ongoing contact with additional privacy, while a closed adoption generally involves little or no direct contact.
You do not have to decide what type of adoption you want before contacting us. Our team can explain the options and help you think about what feels right for you.
Financial and Living Expense Assistance
If you are considering adoption and need help with pregnancy-related expenses, assistance may be available depending on your circumstances and applicable Texas requirements.
Allowable assistance may include expenses such as:
- Housing or rent
- Utilities
- Groceries and food
- Clothing and personal-care needs
- Cell phone service
- Transportation
- Pregnancy-related medical expenses
Our team can explain what assistance may be available based on your individual situation.
Medical and Prenatal Care Assistance
If you are pregnant in Dallas and do not have health insurance, Medicaid or a prenatal care provider, Adoption Alliance can help you explore available medical resources.
Our team can also help connect you with programs such as Medicaid, CHIP Perinatal, WIC and other pregnancy-related community services.
Depending on your situation, assistance with certain allowable pregnancy-related medical expenses may also be available.
Transportation and Practical Support
Transportation should not prevent you from receiving prenatal care or adoption support.
Depending on your circumstances, assistance may be available for pregnancy-related transportation such as rideshare services, bus transportation or gasoline.
Our team can also help coordinate services and appointments if you live in Dallas but are not located near an Adoption Alliance office.
Local Pregnancy Resources in Dallas
Dallas has several programs that can provide prenatal care, nutrition assistance and other pregnancy-related support.
Texas WIC in Dallas
Texas WIC has multiple locations throughout Dallas. WIC provides eligible pregnant women and families with healthy foods, nutrition counseling, breastfeeding education and other support.
One Dallas location is the Martin Luther King Jr. WIC Clinic at 2922-B MLK Jr. Blvd., and additional WIC offices are located throughout the Dallas area. Texas WIC also allows pregnant women to begin the application process online or by phone.
Prenatal and Maternity Care at Parkland
Parkland Health provides prenatal care at Women’s Health Centers throughout Dallas County and offers pregnancy, childbirth and newborn services through its Women & Infants’ Specialty Health program.
Parkland Memorial Hospital is located at 5200 Harry Hines Blvd. in Dallas. Its Labor & Delivery department provides 24-hour pregnancy and delivery support, including maternal-fetal medicine services and care for routine and higher-risk pregnancies.
Parkland also states that financial counselors at its Women’s Health Centers can help eligible pregnant women apply for programs such as Medicaid, CHIP Perinatal and Parkland Financial Assistance.
If you need help locating prenatal care or pregnancy resources in Dallas, Adoption Alliance can help you identify services that may fit your situation.
Call 210-349-3991 for confidential adoption support 24/7.
How the Adoption Process Works in Dallas
Step 1: Talk With an Adoption Professional
The first step can simply be a conversation.
Contact Adoption Alliance to tell us about your situation, ask questions and learn about your pregnancy and adoption options.
You do not need to have made a final decision about adoption before contacting us.
Step 2: Create an Adoption Plan
If you decide to continue exploring adoption, our team can help you create a personalized adoption plan.
Your plan may include choosing an adoptive family, deciding what type of ongoing contact you would like, arranging pregnancy support and discussing your preferences for labor and delivery.
The plan is built around your individual situation and wishes.
Step 3: Choose an Adoptive Family
You can review profiles of approved families who are waiting to adopt.
Every Adoption Alliance waiting family has completed the required screening and home-study approval process.
You may choose the family you believe is right for your child and, when appropriate, speak with or meet prospective adoptive parents before placement.
Step 4: Prepare for the Hospital and Delivery
As your delivery approaches, Adoption Alliance can help you think through your hospital plan.
Whether you plan to deliver at Parkland, another Dallas hospital or elsewhere in North Texas, your plan can address things such as who you want with you, how involved you would like the adoptive family to be and what is important to you during your hospital stay.
Step 5: Receive Support After Your Baby Is Born
After delivery, the appropriate adoption and legal professionals will explain the next steps, your rights and the legal adoption process.
Adoption Alliance remains available to support you and help coordinate the adoption process after your baby is born.
Frequently Asked Questions About Adoption in Dallas
Do I need to live near an Adoption Alliance office to get help?
No. Adoption Alliance works with expectant mothers throughout Texas, including Dallas and the surrounding North Texas area. Our team can communicate with you by phone and other convenient methods and help coordinate services where you live.
Can Adoption Alliance help me if I plan to deliver at a Dallas hospital?
Yes. Adoption Alliance can help you prepare a hospital plan whether you are delivering at Parkland or another Dallas-area hospital. Your hospital plan can reflect your wishes regarding delivery, contact with the adoptive family and the time you spend with your baby.
Can I choose the family who adopts my baby?
Yes. You can review profiles of approved waiting families and choose the family you believe is right for your child. You may also have opportunities to speak with or meet a family before placement.
Can I have an open adoption?
Yes. You can discuss the type of relationship you would like with your child and the adoptive family after placement. Open adoption can include visits, calls, texts, photos, updates or other agreed-upon contact.
Can I contact an adoption agency if I am close to my due date?
Yes. You can contact Adoption Alliance at any point during your pregnancy, including if you are close to delivery. Our team can explain your options and help you understand what steps would be involved if you decide to pursue adoption.
What if I have already given birth?
You can still contact Adoption Alliance. Whether you are still at the hospital or have already gone home with your baby, our team can explain your options and answer your questions.
Does adoption cost anything for a pregnant woman?
There is no agency fee to an expectant parent for creating an adoption plan with Adoption Alliance. Depending on your circumstances and applicable requirements, assistance with certain pregnancy-related expenses may also be available.
Looking for Adoption Help in Dallas or North Texas?
Adoption Alliance is a licensed Texas adoption agency providing adoption services to expectant parents in Dallas and throughout North Texas.
We can assist women in Dallas and nearby communities including Irving, Garland, Mesquite, Richardson, Carrollton, Grand Prairie and other communities throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
You do not need to live near an Adoption Alliance office to receive support. Our team works with expectant parents throughout Texas and can help coordinate adoption, medical and pregnancy-related services where you live.
If you are pregnant in Dallas and considering adoption, you can contact us at any point in your pregnancy — even if you are close to your due date or have already given birth.
Call 210-349-3991 for free, confidential adoption support 24/7.
Why Choose Adoption Alliance?
Adoption Alliance is a licensed, 501(c)(3) nonprofit adoption agency founded in 1989.
Since 1989, our team has helped expectant parents, birth parents, children and adoptive families navigate the adoption process. Adoption Alliance is licensed in Texas and provides adoption services to expectant parents throughout the state.
Our team includes experienced adoption professionals, social workers, counselors and other professionals who understand both the practical and emotional sides of adoption.
Every adoption situation is different. Our goal is to provide clear information, compassionate support and individualized guidance so you can understand your options and make informed decisions for yourself and your child.
You do not have to make an adoption decision before talking with us.