Is Adoption Right for Me? What Illinois Women Are Asking
Sometimes women ask, “Is Adoption right for me?” We don’t know what is right for you. That is something only you can answer. However, when women ask, “How do I give up my baby for adoption?” We have an answer.
At Heart to Heart Adoptions, we believe adoption isn’t giving up—it’s choosing a different path with love and care.
Choosing adoption means you’ve thought about all your options. You’re not walking away. You’re leaning into something brave and thoughtful.
Questions You Might Be Asking:
- Can I still see my baby after adoption?
Yes. Open adoption is common, and you can agree with the adoptive family on what feels comfortable.
- Can I get financial help?
Yes. You won’t get “paid” to place your baby, but you shouldn’t have to struggle. We help with housing, clothing, food, transportation, and more.
- Will I get to choose the family?
Absolutely. You’ll be able to view family profiles, ask questions, and find someone who feels right.
- What if I change my mind?
You’re not locked into anything. In Illinois, you don’t sign papers until after the baby is born and you’ve spoken with an attorney.
- Will people judge me?
Maybe—but more people will admire your courage than you realize.
- What if I just don’t know yet?
You’re allowed to be unsure. We’ll walk with you while you figure it out.
Meet Women Like You
Maria – Aurora, IL
Maria was working two jobs and couldn’t give her baby the kind of stable life she wanted. “I was barely affording groceries,” she said. With help from Heart to Heart, she found a loving couple—and now gets pictures and messages weekly.
Maria jokes that she used to spend hours stuck in traffic near O’Hare, but somehow making a decision about adoption was even harder. Still, she says, “This was the right decision for me.”
Deja – East St. Louis, IL
Deja thought her only option was foster care. But then she learned about private adoption. “I didn’t even know this was possible,” she said. She got to choose a family who feels like an extension of hers. “I love that my son will grow up knowing I didn’t disappear.”
And yes, she still watches Bulls games with her older brother. Her son’s adoptive dad? A huge Chicago White Sox fan. Somehow, it all works.
You deserve the space and support to make the right choice for your life and your baby’s.
Want to talk it through?
Call 24/7: 877-437-3424
Or text: 801-563-1000
There’s always someone ready to listen—judgment-free.
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Is Adoption Right for Me? What Illinois Women Are Asking
– What if I change my mind?
– Can I Choose the Adoptive Parents?
– Can I get financial help?
Choosing an Adoptive Family in Illinois
– Can I Choose the Adoptive Parents?
-How Do I Find a Perfect Adoptive Family?
– What Kind of Relationship Can I Have with an Adoptive Family
How to Start the Adoption Process in Illinois
– First Steps in Adoption
– What do You Need as a Birth Mother in Illinois
– Your Adoption Plan in Illinois
What is Open Adoption in Illinois, and Is It Right for Me?
– Why Do Women Choose an Open Adoption
– Details About an Open Adoption
– Questions to Ask About Adoption
Adoption Support for Birth Mothers in Illinois
– What Kind of Financial Support Can I Get?
–Can I Get Counseling During the Adoption Process?
–-Is There House and Medical Support
