What Sets Us Apart
We understand that everyone has different life experiences and circumstances, therefore the Adoption Alliance staff personalizes each adoption plan to make your adoption experience a positive and rewarding one.
Birth Parent Services
Living Expenses
Rent, utilities, food, cell phone service and clothing.
Transportation
Can be provided to and from agency, doctor appointments and hospital visits.
Post-Partum Support
Continued financial assistance up to 8 weeks after birth.
Birth Parent Services
Medical Expenses
We can help you with pregnancy related medical expenses.
Legal Services
Coordination of all legal services will be provided at no cost to you.
Emotional Support
We are here to help with every step of your adoption journey.
Types of Adoptions
Open
Some level of ongoing contact and visits with the adoptive family and child.
Semi Open
Photos and updates from the adoptive family and child.
Closed
No shared identifying information between you or the adoptive family.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is adoption?
Adoption is the legal placement of a child with an adoptive family. Birth parents who may not feel emotionally or financially ready for parenthood, can choose to make the loving and courageous choice of adoption as positive alternative to an unplanned pregnancy. Adoption is about crafting a plan for you and your child’s future.
Will the adoption plan cost me anything?
NO. For expectant mothers, there is no cost to create an adoption plan. The Adoption Alliance may provide financial assistance based upon your needs. Your adoption professional will make arrangements to help you cover necessary living expenses such as clothing, food, housing, phone service, transportation and utilities. Also, birth mothers without access to medical insurance or Medicaid are eligible for pregnancy related medical assistance.
How long will I receive financial assistance?
You may receive financial assistance with clothing, food, housing, phone service, transportation and utilities during your pregnancy and up to eight weeks after the birth.
Does the father of my baby have to be involved?
Not in most situations, although every adoption plan is unique. The Adoption Alliance can work with you, regardless of the relationship you have with your baby’s father. We encourage expectant fathers to take part in the adoption process, however if the father does not wish to be involved, there are steps that the Adoption Alliance can take to ensure a legal adoption.
Can I pick the adoptive parents for my baby?
YES. The Adoption Alliance will present you with prospective parent profiles and you will have the opportunity to select the perfect adoptive family based on your preferences for your child. These profiles will provide you a glimpse into each family’s personality, lifestyle and values. To see some of our available families click here. If you are not comfortable selecting an adoptive family, we are happy to choose a family for you.
How will I know my baby is in a good home?
The Adoption Alliance has a very extensive screening process for prospective adoptive parents to ensure that you have the best families to choose from. In this process all adoptive parents have to pass background checks, complete a thorough in home evaluation, submit letters of reference and proof of financial security. If you want to know more about the adoptive family, we will arrange for you to meet and talk to the adoptive parents prior to placement. As the birth mother, you ultimately choose who raises your baby.
Will I know how my child is doing following placement?
YES! It is very important to make an adoption plan that is comfortable for you during your pregnancy and after the adoption. It is important to choose parents whose ideas about ongoing contact are similar to your own. It is our goal to ensure you know and understand all of your options. Please discuss this with an agency caseworker.
If I am a minor, do I need my parents’ permission?
NO. Always remember that you alone are responsible for your future and planning the future of your child. However, in many cases, we find that the adoption process can be less stressful if you are honest with family and friends concerning your decision.
Why choose the Adoption Alliance?
Because every adoption is unique, our experienced and professional staff personalizes each adoption plan to your individual needs. The Adoption Alliance strives to make your adoption experience a positive and rewarding one.
Furthermore, we are a licensed Texas adoption agency based in San Antonio which affords us many advantages that both birth and adoptive parents can benefit from.
Waiting Families
You will have the option to select the perfect adoptive family for your baby.