An unplanned pregnancy may be shocking, but it’s also an opportunity for God to show you His love.
The most astonishing thing about God is that He can turn a bad situation into a wonderful blessing. By choosing adoption, you can then bless a couple who aren’t able to have children.
When you’re faced with an unplanned pregnancy and don’t know where to turn, look up. Turn your situation, your baby, and yourself over to God and let Him take control. He won’t abandon you in your time of need.
God knows you; He is the Lord God Almighty, the author of this life. He assures new life. The Lord, who loves you utterly, crossed eternity to show His love for you and give you new life.
Adoption can be a fresh beginning. Women who choose adoption are giving their babies a hopeful future while making a hopeful future for themselves. For many women who weren’t ready to be a mom yet, adoption was their way of choosing life.
Comprehensive Support Services for Women Facing Unplanned Pregnancy
At Lifetime Christian Adoption, you’re not alone in this journey. Since 1986, we’ve been providing comprehensive, free, and confidential support to women facing unplanned pregnancies. Our services are designed to empower you with choices and support you through every step of your decision-making process.
Immediate Support and Counseling
24-Hour Support Hotline: You have access to caring professionals around the clock. Whether it’s 2 AM and you’re feeling overwhelmed, or you have questions during regular hours, someone is always available to listen and help. Call or text 1-800-923-6784 anytime.
Professional Counseling Services: Experienced counselors provide quality counseling, goal-setting guidance, and confidential help with decision-making. We understand that facing an unplanned pregnancy brings a complicated mix of emotions – confusion, uncertainty, sadness, and worry. We can connect you with a third-party counselor who is specially trained to help you work through these feelings and make informed choices that are right for you.
Peer Support Network: Connect with women who have walked this same path. Sometimes the most powerful support comes from someone who truly understands what you’re experiencing because they’ve been there themselves.
Practical Financial and Living Support
Understanding that practical needs must be met during pregnancy, Lifetime Adoption provides comprehensive assistance with:
Housing Assistance: If you need help finding safe, stable housing during your pregnancy, we can connect you with resources and provide referrals to appropriate housing options.
Medical and Prenatal Care: We help connect you with quality prenatal care and medical services, ensuring both you and your baby receive the care you need throughout pregnancy.
Living Expenses: We understand that financial stress shouldn’t be a barrier to making the best decision for your situation. Assistance may be available for pregnancy-related expenses including rent, food, phone bills, and maternity clothes.
Transportation: We provide bus vouchers or connect you with a ride-share service to ensure you can get to medical appointments and other important services.
Legal and Public Aid Referrals: Our team can connect with an adoption attorney for help in answering your legal questions. You may eligible for public assistance programs, and we can help you navigate the process of signing up for them.
Empowering You to Make Your Own Choices
Choose Your Baby’s Adoptive Family: You can pick the adoptive family you feel is best for your baby from our nationwide database of screened and qualified families. We have families of various religions, races, and ages, giving you the freedom to find the perfect match for your child.
Decide on Contact: You control how much contact you want after your baby is born. Whether you prefer ongoing letters and photos, occasional updates, or even in-person meetings, the choice is entirely yours.
Open Adoption Benefits: Through open adoption, you maintain an ongoing relationship with your child while giving them the stable home you want them to have. Your child will grow up knowing they were loved and placed with their adoptive family because you wanted the best for them.
Protecting Your Rights and Future
Birth Father: We can help you share your adoption plans with your baby’s father (called a “birth father” in adoption lingo). In addition, Lifetime can refer you to adoption attorney who will help you navigate the legal rights of birth fathers, ensuring you have all the information you need.
Child Protective Services Assistance: Our team can help you avoid situations that might lead to children being removed from your home by Child Protective Services.
Privacy Protection: All our services are completely confidential. We respect your privacy and ensure that your personal information is protected throughout the process.
The Choice is Always Yours
At Lifetime Christian Adoption, you can pick the adoptive family you feel is best for your baby. You can also decide how much contact you want after your baby is born. Whether or not you choose to have contact with your baby’s parents is up to you; the choices are in your hands.
We know that the thoughts and questions you have right now can be overwhelming, but know that while making an adoption plan, you have various options. No matter where you live, we’re here to help you. We provide compassionate, personalized attention and support, regardless of your final decision to adopt or parent.
A Message of Hope
Remember that every expectant mother has different needs, and our services are designed to provide you with as much or as little support as you choose. You deserve caring experts with years of experience who understand the complexity of your situation.
Whether you’re pregnant and alone, dealing with an unsupportive partner, or simply feeling overwhelmed by an unplanned pregnancy, you don’t have to face this alone. God has placed people in your path who are ready to walk alongside you during this time.
If you’re ready to explore your options or simply need someone to talk to, we encourage you to reach out. Our knowledgeable and non-judgmental adoption specialists welcome phone calls and texts at any time. We’re here to help whenever you’re ready.
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on August 26, 2016, and has since been updated.
