Creating a Florida Adoption Plan

Written by: Michelle Brugioni 

An unplanned pregnancy comes with a lot of stress. Feeling uncertain of the right decision and what kinds of hurdles you may encounter later down the road. If you’re looking into adoption in Florida, there’s a lot of information out there on what to expect, and it can be overwhelming. The last thing you need during pregnancy, especially an unplanned one, is extra and unwanted stress. Uncertainty, anxiety, and feelings of isolation are common in unplanned pregnancies. Luckily, you don’t have to worry, and you don’t have to do this alone. Adoption Choices of Florida is here for you to help during every step in the Florida adoption process. From walking you through your choices in an unplanned pregnancy to making an adoption plan and even post-placement support. An Unplanned pregnancy should never be something you have to go through by yourself. We offer emotional support and assistance in the adoption process and access to resources you may not get otherwise. You and your baby always come first. While we are an adoption agency, we will never pressure or coax you into any decision. You should feel happy and comfortable with every decision you make. Here is what you will need to know before creating a Florida adoption plan.

What is an Adoption Plan?

An adoption plan is essentially the guided outline of your adoption journey. An adoption itinerary, if you will. Everyone’s adoption plan will look different, and yours will be unique to you and your adoption journey. You can always make Late-state adoption plans as well. No matter when you choose adoption, if it’s as soon as that strip turns pink or on the delivery table, you can still make an adoption plan. Birth mothers will tell you it’s better to prepare as far in advance as possible, but it’s never too late to choose adoption and create an adoption plan.

Why is an Adoption Plan Important for Florida Adoptions?

Planning and prepping your adoption journey will only make the entire process easier and less stressful for you. Just as you plan, make lists, and solidify big decisions for any other significant event. Adoption is wonderful and beautiful but also one of the most challenging things you’ll ever go through. Creating an adoption plan means less panic later in the process, preventing bumps in the road and hasty decisions under stress.

Who Can Help Me With My Adoption Plan?

When you work with Adoption Choices of Florida, you never have to do anything alone. We help with everything from paperwork, finding doctors, and especially creating your Florida adoption plan. We work with you one-on-one, in-person, or virtually. Our compassionate and professional staff will make sure you understand the process entirely and ensure your adoption plan meets your needs and wants.

How Do I Make an Adoption Plan?

There’s a lot to consider when creating your adoption plan. Every adoption plan has the same basic outline, and your adoption specialist will help you tailor it. Your adoption specialist will work with you to determine the details and what’s important to you. The process is simple and will save you a lot of headaches later. Like we said, every adoption plan will be different and is essential in our ability to advocate for you and your needs.

#1: Make an Adoption Plan

Well, that was easy. The first step in your adoption plan is making an adoption plan. When you work with an adoption agency like Adoption Choices of Florida, you are entirely in control of your adoption plan. We’re here to walk you through everything, answer any questions, and provide support. We’ll never ghost you or leave you to figure things out on your own. You’re never in this alone.

#2: Deciding a Type of Adoption

One of the first and most important decisions you’ll make in your adoption plan will be the type of adoption you want. This is completely up to you and depends on a few factors, including how much openness you want, the amount of contact you want with your child post-placement, etc. There are three types of adoption: open, closed, and semi-open. Each has its pros and cons, and there’s no one-size-fits-all adoption type. Most adoptions today are open or have some degree of openness that doesn’t work for everyone. Only you know what’s best for you and your baby. 

#3: Picking an Adoptive Family

One of the great things about adoption is just how much you can customize it. Once you’ve decided on the type of adoption you want, you get to decide what kind of family you wish to place your baby with. You can choose if they’ll have siblings or not, the potential parent’s background and ethnicity, even if they have pets or not. There’s so much to consider when looking for an adoptive family, and if you don’t find one you like, we’ll keep looking until you do. You are giving the most selfless gift, and you deserve to have ultimate decisions over who gets to receive that gift.

#4: Get Financial Help

When you choose adoption, you should never have to worry about affording food or a safe place to sleep at night. Adoption is always no cost to expectant mothers, and, as a licensed adoption agency in Florida, we get you access to financial support during and after pregnancy. A few of the things we ensure are covered for you are housing costs, doctors and medications, groceries, and necessary transportation. Depending on your needs, things like cell phone bills, maternity clothes, and additional expenses are also taken care of.

What’s Important to a Florida Adoption Plan?

If it’s important to you, it can be included in your adoption plan. Details of your birth plan, who you want with you during labor, and post-placement plans for counseling are other elements you may wish to include. Your adoption plan is just that, yours. If you’re still on the fence about adoption, still think about an adoption plan. It may seem silly to plan for adoption you haven’t decided on yet, but it’s better to be prepared, as the boy scouts say. If you do choose adoption, you’re already ahead of the game. Making a plan doesn’t mean a commitment, and you can always change your mind. Creating a plan may even help you to decide if you’re still unsure. So, what would your adoption plan look like? What’s important to you?

If you are a pregnant woman in Florida considering adoption, and have any questions or concerns about the adoption process, please don’t hesitate to reach out. For more information on adoption, visit us at Adoption Choices of Florida or call us at: (833) 352-3678