You believe you could not support a child or meet their basic needs.
You are in an unsafe, toxic relationship or living situation.
Your pregnancy was caused or accompanied by sexual assault, abuse, or other trauma, and you feel unable to care for your child as a result.
You feel unprepared for parenthood.
You are too young to raise a child yourself.
You or someone you live with have untreated substance abuse issues.
You want your baby to be raised in a two-parent home, but do not want them placed in a foster home.
There are people in your life who you do not want knowing about your pregnancy.
You and your co-parent believe adoption is the right choice.
There are so many factors to be considered when making a decision about adoption. This is a decision for you to make but be sure to get input from those in your support circle, including your parents, pastor, social worker, doctor, therapist, psychologist, etc. In general, you may want to consider placing a child for adoption if:
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Is adoption the right choice for me?
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