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Pregnancy, Parenting & Adoption Planning

Facing an unplanned pregnancy may be the most difficult challenge you’ve ever faced. Considering adoption takes courage and maturity, as well as selfless love for your child.

We’re glad you found your way to Catholic Charities website because we’ve helped hundreds of expectant parents in your situation. At Catholic Charities’ Pregnancy, Parenting and Adoption Services, we will be by your side to help you to make the best decision for you. We will support you whatever you ultimately choose -to make an adoption plan or to parent your child. We realize the decision must be yours. We can offer understanding and support, as well as information and guidance to help you make a decision that you are comfortable with.

At Catholic Charities’ Pregnancy, Parenting and Adoption Services, we understand how difficult an unplanned pregnancy can be and we are sensitive to your emotions and needs. We can help you through this difficult time by providing a caring place to sort out your feelings about the pregnancy, carefully explore your options, assess your readiness to parent at this time, and learn more about adoption. If you decide on adoption, we can help you connect with an adoptive family and make an adoption plan that is right for you. If you decide to parent, we can help you get a good start in parenting your child and find the resources in the community to help you.

Click here to learn more about the misconceptions about adoption. Catholic Charities is one place where you will not be judged or pressured. Everything that we discuss with you will be kept in complete confidence.