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Many Expectant Mothers who are considering making an adoption plan for their child in Georgia will do an Internet search for adoption agencies in Georgia only to find that adoption agencies in other states will come up in their search. Some will call those agencies only to find that the out-of-state agency is asking her to move to the state they are licensed in so they can work with her. The question then needs to be asked, “Is it legal for an adoption agency in another state to ask me to do this?” An Expectant Mom should always only work with an adoption agency licensed in the state where she resides.
There are many reasons why an Expectant Mom should work with an agency licensed in her state. It might sound like a good plan to disappear to somewhere else and go through with your adoption plan, especially if family and friends are not in agreement. There are many good legal, ethical, and moral reasons to not consider working with an agency from another state.
Before you contact any adoption agency, please consider these points carefully. Doing so will save you a lot of time and stress in the long run.
Why Adoption Agencies In Georgia Over Out-Of-State?
Legal Reasons – If you live in Georgia, out-of-state adoption agencies should not be advertising their services in your state. This can be confusing if you are doing a search for adoption agencies in Georgia and find these agencies come up in the search. The important thing to know is that you deserve to work with an adoption agency in your state that can help you if you want to place a baby for adoption in Georgia. Always verify where the agency is located and ask to see their Georgia state adoption agency license before you sign anything.
Moral Reasons – Expectant Moms deserve to have someone advocating for them in the state that they reside in. They should have an Advocate sitting face-to-face with them to discuss the very important and life-changing decision of adoption. This is a difficult choice. So the reason is clear. This kind of need is not best served by doing this solely over the phone and Internet meetings. Expectant Moms deserve better. They should have more from the adoption agency they are working with. The hospital after delivery should not be the first time she is seeing someone in-person from the adoption agency. And it shouldn’t just be their local adoption attorney either.
Ethical Reasons – Expectant Moms should have their care delivered to them in the surroundings they are familiar with, not some out-of-state hospital with no one around them for support. Moms who are relocated to other states often have the support of no one they are connected to. They are sent home within days of delivery with no follow up care and no one monitoring them for complications and no one overseeing their mental health in the days following placement. This is a sad reality for too many Birth Moms out there. Expectant Moms need the support of their people and their community, not someone else’s.
How To Find Good Adoption Agencies In Georgia
For Expectant Moms wondering what they should look for in a good adoption agency, aside from what has already been mentioned, it is the one thing they don’t often advertise that you should look at the most. What do they for Birth Moms post-placement? You need to know what they are going to do for you after you go home from the hospital. What will they offer to help you overcome the loss you will feel?
- Professional Counseling
- Birth Mother Mentoring
- Support Groups
All of these options are things you can ask about when you call an adoption agency. It is perfectly fine to ask them what they will do for you after you place for adoption. Many Expectant Moms are concerned about what kinds of resources they offer while she is pregnant, only to find that little to nothing is there for her after she goes home. Many would look at the adoption happening as the final thing. For those of us who know, it is just the beginning. Knowing what help is available at an adoption agency is a good thing to find out before you sign anything with them.
Most Adoption Attorneys do not offer any pre-placement or post-placement counseling for Expectant Moms. Most adoption agencies at least offer pre-placement counseling and case management for Expectant Moms looking to make an adoption plan.
The second thing is their ability to meet with you. Even if they are in Georgia, are they willing to meet with you? Ask how they will manage their relationship with you. If they cannot commit to an in-person relationship, consider working with another adoption agency.
You Have Options With Adoption Agencies In Georgia
You have to choose the right agency for you. No matter what anyone else says or recommends. With the right tools, you can be empowered to select the right adoption agency for your needs. If you have any questions about adoption agencies in Georgia, contact us for a no-obligation conversation to see if adoption is the right choice for you and your baby.