Can I Get Paid to Place My Baby for Adoption?

If finances are already tight and you’re experiencing an unexpected pregnancy, you may fear the upcoming pregnancy-related expenses.

While in the United States, it’s illegal to receive money for placing your child for adoption, adoption organizations and/or adoptive families can pay for your pregnancy-related costs.

Continue reading to learn more about adoption-related expenses and what type of adoption might be the best fit for you.

Adoption/Pregnancy-Related Expenses

As a birth mother, you aren’t responsible for any direct adoption-related expenses.

In the state of Ohio, adoptive families cover costs related to the pregnancy, like medical expenses, as well as any legal fees.

Additionally, you may be eligible for assistance with rent, groceries, personal care items, utilities, and transportation to and from work/school.

Once you partner with an adoption agency, they can provide you with more details about the qualifications for assistance.

Types of Adoption

Modern-day adoption allows the birth mother to be involved in both selecting the adoptive family and having a say in how much she will see her child in the future.

The three most common types of adoption include:

Open adoption: You can choose the family you want to adopt your baby and decide if you want to keep in contact with them. You can also choose how involved you want to be in the baby’s life.

Semi-open adoption: You can still have contact with the family and baby, but a professional adoption agency will help manage communication and keep your identifying information confidential.

Closed adoption: You won’t have contact with the baby, and the identities of all parties are kept confidential. The court keeps adoption records sealed.

For some women, choosing an open adoption gives them the peace of mind they need, knowing that they can check in on their child to make sure they are being loved and well cared for, but for other women, remaining in contact with their child may feel too difficult.

Regardless of your adoption type, know that all kinds of adoption are equally loving.

Get Help Today

Know that you don’t have to navigate your pregnancy decision alone.

New Life Clinic is here to offer free pregnancy services, including lab-quality pregnancy tests and ultrasounds, and we can provide referrals to trusted local adoption agencies.