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These are free, printable guides you can save, print, or bring with you to appointments. No pressure, no obligation. These are just a collection of tools that might help as you think things through about a possible upcoming adoption.
Many women find it helpful to have something in hand. There is a list of questions you might want to ask potential adoptive parents. We have included a checklist for various occasions. These can be helpful for you rather than trying to remember everything from a phone call. Each guide below is free to download, and you don’t have to be far along in deciding anything to use them.
Florida Phone: 518-557-1722
Ithaca, New York Office
200 E Buffalo St # 301, Ithaca, NY 14850
Reviewed by: Jodi Grizzle, LCSW (Clinical Director) | Wendy Knowles, Birth Parent Support Specialist
Last reviewed: July 2026
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You don't have to fill these out, or you can. It doesn't matter.
These are here for you to help. There is not obligation for downloading.
What Questions Should I Ask an Adoptive Family?
Here is printable list of questions to bring to a call, video chat, or in-person meeting with a family you’re considering.
What Decision Can I Make About My Hospital Stay?
A worksheet covering the choices that are entirely yours at the hospital — who’s there, how much time you spend with your baby, and more
What are My Rights as a Birth Mother in New York?
Here is an easy to understand checklist of the legal protections you can expect in New York. Bring this to know what to ask and what to expect.
What Should I Bring to the Hospital?
Here is a practical packing list for the hospital, written with adoption planning in mind.
What Questions Should I Ask My Adoption Attorney?
Your lawyer represents only you. Here’s a list of questions to make sure you understand your specific situation before you sign anything.
Understanding Your Adoption Plan — A Worksheet
This is a fill-in worksheet to help you think through what you care about most in choosing a family.
Questions About These PDF
Do I have to fill anything out to download these?
No. These are free to download and free to use, whether or not you ever call Heart to Heart Adoptions.
Do these replace talking to a caseworker or attorney?
No. These are tools to help you think and prepare. These are definitely not a substitute for your own caseworker, counselor, or independent attorney, who can speak to your specific situation.
Can I get a printed copy mailed to me?
Call or text 518-557-1722 and ask your caseworker. They can help arrange that if printing isn’t easy for you.
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New York Downloadable PDFs to Help Plan an Adoption
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