ABC'S OF THE ADOPTION PROCESS

"A" THE FIRST PHASE
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1. Talk to a qualified coordinator about your options
2. The coordinator will help you get the paperwork started
3. Help us get any medical records concerning your pregnancy or we will help you start medical care.
4. Discuss with the coordinator what type of financial assistance you will need

1. You may choose the adoptive family or have the agency choose
2. Start receiving any financial assistance you have been approved for.
3. Your coordinator will work with both you and the adoptive parents to set up any visitation between you, if that is in your adoption plan.
4. Work with your coordinator to develop a plan of what you want to happen when you deliver the baby.
5. Work with your coordinator on setting goals and planning for your future.

1. Contact your coordinator when you are in labor and are going to the hospital
2. You can have constant support from your coordinator including labor coaching if you want it.
3. If you plan to visit with your baby after he or she is born this will be supported.
4. Be the one to hand your baby to the adoptive parents and watch them start the bonding process, if you want.
5. Sign any other necessary paperwork; get the medical instructions on how to care for yourself post delivery.
6. Return home to recuperate and start the process of moving forward with your life.