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Pregnant and Considering Adoption in Georgia?
At Abiding Love Adoptions, we help Expectant Mothers navigate the Open Adoption process with dignity, respect, and unwavering support. When you place a baby for adoption with us, you’re not just a case file, you’re our priority.
Your Rights as an Expectant Mother in Georgia
- Licensed Agency Requirement: Your Adoption Agency must hold a license in your state. It’s illegal for unlicensed Agencies or out-of-state Agencies to work directly with Expectant Mothers in other states.
- Face-to-Face Meetings: You have the right to meet your Adoption Professionals in person. We believe this is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make, and you deserve to look your Advocates in the eye and feel completely comfortable with them.
- Your Own Birth Mother Advocate and Attorney: You have the right to a dedicated Birth Mother Advocate who works solely for you. You also have the right to your own independent Attorney who will ensure you understand every legal document you sign.
- Choosing the Adoptive Family: You have complete control over selecting the family who will raise your child. You get to review profiles, meet potential parents, and choose a family that aligns with your hopes and dreams for your baby’s future.
- Post-Placement Support: Your care doesn’t end when you place your baby for adoption. You have the right to ongoing counseling, support groups, and advocacy after placement.
Can a Mother Change Her Mind About Adoption in Georgia?
In Georgia, the earliest a Birth Mother can consent to the adoption is 24 hours after birth. Once she does sign, she has 4 days to change her mind.[1] This waiting period gives you time to process your feelings and make a fully informed decision.
If the fourth day ends on a weekend or federal holiday, then the revocation period extends to the next day that is not the weekend or federal holiday.[1]
The Adoption Process in Georgia
1. Explore Your Options
Reach out to us by phone, text, or email. Exploring adoption is not a commitment to making an adoption plan. We’re here to provide information and support while you decide what’s right for you—with no pressure.
2. Get Personalized Support
Once you connect with us, you’ll be matched with a dedicated Birth Mother Advocate who will be by your side throughout your entire journey. This person represents your.
3. Choose Your Baby’s Family
Review profiles of pre-approved Adoptive Families. Take your time. Ask questions. We can arrange meetings so you can get to know potential families before making your decision.
4. Create Your Adoption Plan
Work with your Birth Mother Advocate and Adoption Attorney to design an adoption plan that reflects your wishes. This includes the level of openness you want, hospital preferences, and post-placement contact.
5. Legal Protection
Your Adoption Attorney will review all legal documents with you. This ensures that you understand your rights and that your interests are protected.
6. Birth and Placement
You decide who’s present at the birth and how much time you want with your baby in the hospital. We’ll support whatever decisions feel right to you.
7. Ongoing Support
Our relationship doesn’t end at placement. We provide post-adoption counseling, support groups, and advocacy for as long as you need us.
Why Choose Abiding Love Adoptions as Your Georgia Adoption Agency?
We Believe in Your Ability to Make the Right Choice
We never use the phrase “give a baby up for adoption.” Why? Because no Expectant Mother “gives up on” her child.
No Expectant Mother “gives up on” her child. She decides that another path is best. We believe that adoption is a parenting choice. Only a mother who is not giving up on her child can make that decision.
Comprehensive Support at No Cost to You
When you’re pregnant and considering adoption, financial concerns shouldn’t add to your stress. All of our services are completely free and confidential. We can also help with:
- Financial Assistance: Help with pregnancy-related expenses
- Medical Care Coordination: Ensuring you receive the healthcare you and your baby need
- Housing Support: If you need it
- Counseling Services: Professional emotional support throughout your journey
- Legal Representation: Your own Attorney to protect your interests
- Post-Placement Care: Ongoing support after you place your baby
Open Adoption: Staying Connected
We specialize in Open Adoption. This allows you to maintain a relationship with your child and their Adoptive Family. You can:
- Choose how much contact you want (letters, photos, visits)
- Watch your child grow up
- Have peace of mind knowing your child is thriving
- Maintain your role in your child’s life story
We help facilitate healthy, lasting relationships between Birth Mothers, Adoptive Families, and Adoptees that honor everyone’s needs and boundaries.
Start With the Georgia Adoption Agency That Puts You First
If you’re pregnant and considering adoption in Georgia, you don’t have to make this decision alone. Whether you’re in the early stages of exploring adoption or you’re ready to create an adoption plan, we’re here to support you with compassion, respect, and expertise.
All services are FREE and confidential! Contact us to get started.
Remember: Exploring adoption with us is not a commitment to making an adoption plan. It’s simply gathering information so you can make the best decision for your and your baby’s future. You deserve to have all the facts, all the support, and all the time you need to decide.
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Carrie's BIO
My Mother tells a story about me at the ripe age of 7. She found me pacing up and down the driveway with my suitcase full of necessities (i.e. dolls, toys, etc) in hand. A family friend happened to be out for a run and stopped me thinking I was planning to run away. He asked: “Carrie, what are you doing?” With the innocence of a 7 year old I simply answered “Mr. Stan don’t you know Jesus is coming? Are you ready?”
And with that I seem to have never stopped asking the same question to all who would listen. As I grew older I realized simply loving people was more effective than words – but when God opened the doors the question remained the same – Are you Ready?
I graduated from Wheaton College with degrees I would never use, but my time at Wheaton furthered my passion for others and a thirst to discover how my talents & passions fit into the body of christ.
My sweet husband, Gil, and I married fresh out of college. Only three months into our marriage when literally I woke him up in the middle of the night to say “God is calling me to go to Law School.” His response was as surprising as my impromptu announcement – He said “me too.” And with that we quit our jobs and went to Mercer University School of Law together. Throughout our time at Mercer I admit I was jealous of Gil. He was focused. He knew his calling was towards Tax law and Estate Planning. For three years I continually asked God “Are you sure I heard you right?” “Why am I here?” His steady voice continued to say “Just wait.”
After Graduation, I worked for a small general practice law firm in Savannah, Georgia. I was blessed with great partners who genuinely loved me, but I was lost – still not knowing why God had called me to practice law.
Within my first year of practice, I had my first Adoption case and a fire inside me started burning. Shortly afterwards The Murray Nellis Law Group was born. I quickly became involved in Juvenile Court cases and saw an opportunity to serve my clients by not only fighting for them inside the courtroom, but by loving them outside the courtroom walls as well. But as many do, I became disillusioned with the Juvenile System that so many times it fails our children and Birthparents. The Lord showed me that through Open Adoption children would have an opportunity for a stable safe upbringing and Birthparents would have the opportunity to reclaim their dignity and know what it means to be truly loved.
And so one thing lead to another – years have gone by and the Lord allowed my law practice to become exclusively centered around Adoption Law.
For years I have had the opportunity to work alongside Vicki, but in 2016, the Lord called us to start Abiding Love Adoption Agency. It is our passion to serve Birthparents and to serve them well by loving them FIRST! I consider it an honor that God chose me to love on such special women and men during one of the most difficult times of their lives.
Lori 's BIO
I was born and raised here in Georgia, and I’m so humbled to be able to serve the women of our state. I began working with Abiding Love in August of 2022 after feeling the Lord nudge me to apply.
Since then, there are days that I have to pinch myself to be sure this is real. Not only am I able to meet some of the most selfless ladies in our state, but while I’m serving them, they are blessing me! I’m also quite passionate about adoption, as I have two adopted children of my own.
From an early age, I knew I wanted to adopt. After having two biological children, we began fostering which enabled me to fulfill this dream! One of my favorite verses in the Bible speaks of “beauty from ashes.” The perfect representation of how God can take the potential brokenness, the ashes, of an unplanned pregnancy and turn it into a beautiful open adoption. My hope for the women I serve is to be able to minister to their needs and to help them see this beauty.
“To bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair.” Isaiah 61:3
Kerri 's BIO
An Arkansas native, born and raised, home of the Arkansas Razorbacks, Woo Pig Sooie, Arkansas has my heart. It is where I met my husband, Robert, and where we attended church together, became friends, started dating, and married in March 2005. We have five children, four biological and one through the gift of adoption. We have called Savannah, Georgia home since 2018. The moss-covered trees, quaint squares, unique eateries, diversity in culture, the downtown vibes, and the closeness of the ocean won my heart over fairly quickly.
Adoption has always been part of my life from the very beginning. Being an adoptee and an adoptive parent, adoption has a special place in my heart. We recently adopted our son from Arizona. Through the experiences, and all they entail, my passion for ethical adoption grew greater. Adoption is such a beautiful thing. Don’t get me wrong, it’s both beautiful and painful.
Being an adoptee, and not knowing anything about my birth family or history, really opened my eyes to Open Adoption when we started pursuing adoption and the desire to build that type of relationship with our son’s birth family. I understand the importance of that for him, and for everyone involved in the adoption triad.
Since starting our adoption journey back in 2020, I began having a strong desire to do something in the adoption field, but I just didn’t know what that was supposed to look like. I pursed several positions, but nothing panned out. I see now that God’s plans were greater, and his timing is perfect. Having previously worked at our family business in Arkansas for over 14 years, to being a stay-at-home mom for four years, to then starting my career here in Savannah in the aviation industry in 2018, I am thrilled to now be serving as the Savannah area Birth Mother Advocate with Abiding Love. I am so thankful for this opportunity to serve and love. I look forward to loving big and serving well. To love our moms and meet them right where they are. To lend a hand, a listening ear, a word of encouragement, to be a friend and mentor. Know you are not alone, and we are in this together.
When I’m not wrangling children or trying to catch up on sleep, you can find me at a local thrift store searching for a good deal. I mean, who doesn’t love a good bargain? I enjoy being with my family watching movies, soaking up the sun at the beach, traveling and being involved as PTO Co-Chair at the twin’s elementary school. Life is busy, and at times a bit chaotic, but when I step back and take a deep breath, I’m reminded of how blessed I am as a wife, mother, daughter, friend, co-worker and now birth mother advocate.
“Let all that you do be done in love.”
Lori 's BIO
Ellen's BIO
I’m a Georgia girl through and through. Born and raised in Snellville, I met my husband while attending high school. He was the funny guy who loved attention and I was the shy girl learning how to come out of her shell. While we were different in that aspect, we both had big dreams of getting married, raising a family and living on the lake. We married shortly after high school and have lived in Lawrenceville, Monroe, and Monticello before building our home on Lake Oconee. When I’m not out playing on the lake, I love going to the mountains, walking my dog and snuggling my cat.
Morgan's BIO
The Sánskrit word, Antevasin, means “one who lives at the border,” an “in-betweener,” constantly between old thinking and new understanding, which is how I’d best describe myself: living between two worlds. I was raised to be a proper Southern debutant, yet I knew there was more to life than the deep South, so I sought to explore the world. My varied life experiences and cultural perspectives have given me the gift of being objective, kind, and understanding of the needs of others. I’m not afraid to dive into serious and sometimes complex topics with people I just met. I’ve learned being vulnerable and respectful can lead to meaningful conversations and connections, all because there is a mutual understanding of the importance of each being seen and heard. There is space to understand “tradition” and question the why. There is power in inclusion and value in listening and learning from others. Last time I checked, ALL are welcome at Jesus’ table.
When faced with an unexpected pregnancy in 2006 and 2014, both times, the immediate feeling of panic, being overwhelmed, and confusion about what was the right thing to do consumed me. My first pregnancy ended in an abortion. I sought answers during my second pregnancy, determined to do what would be best for all. There’s so much nonsense on the internet, and everyone wants to tell you what they think you should do when all I desired was someone to have an in-person, non-biased conversation with me to understand my options and learn what open adoption was all about. Rational, hard decisions needed to be made, and I couldn’t do that while in a crisis mentality. Often, when emotions take over decisions, regret follows. There was never the question of wanting my child, but what was best for my child. It’s tough to humble oneself and admit to feeling incapable of parenting. A true parent’s love is willing to sacrifice their wants and needs for what’s best for their child. This bittersweet decision was no different. Open adoption has led to an incredible relationship with my son and his family. It is essential to recognize that we all hold space for our grief, yet the peace with my decision, communication, and love among us all provides balance.
Fifty percent of pregnancies are unexpected, which means half of pregnant women experience some kind of crisis. No one should have to make this journey alone. Life as she knew it is no more, and some hard decisions are ahead. As an advocate for women and our rights, I’ve joined the Abiding Love team to amplify her voice and provide a safe space to walk alongside, listen, have hard conversations, and empower her to ensure she knows all her rights in determining what’s best for her and her child.
Never Alone. Never Forgotten. Always Loved. ~ Abiding Love
Phone: 407-399-9530
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to place a baby for adoption in Georgia?
Nothing. All services are free to you. In fact, Georgia law allows Adoptive Families to help with certain pregnancy-related expenses.
What if I'm not sure adoption is right for me?
That’s completely normal. We offer options counseling to help you explore all your choices, so you can make a fully informed decision. We will never pressure you to choose adoption.
Can I change my mind before the baby is born?
Absolutely. Until you sign consent forms (which can’t happen until at least 48 hours after birth), you can change your mind at any time.
Will I ever see my child again?
In an Open Adoption, yes. You can maintain whatever level of contact feels right to you and works for the Adoptive Family.
Sources
- Child Welfare Information Gateway. (2021, October). Consent to Adoption – Georgia. https://www.childwelfare.gov/resources/consent-adoption-georgia/