Month: April 2019

Can I place my baby for adoption without the father knowing?

Adoption and the processes that make a successful adoption possible can be overwhelming in itself. However, what happens when you add another layer of difficulty like the father’s consent?

Regardless of the situation, this can be a difficult reality to confront for many expecting mothers. However, the challenge should not deter the birth mother from seeking counsel with an adoption specialist or pursuing adoption. In fact, for many mothers, adoption may still be an option.

Stay tuned because we’re discussing the nuances of placing a baby with an adoptive family without the father’s consent.

Adoption Options Without Father’s Consent

Birth Mother Is Not Married

The fact is unplanned pregnancies do happen to people of all walks of life. Luckily, adoption does exist for those who aren’t prepared to become parents.

According to Texas adoption laws, birth mothers who are not married do NOT need the consent of the biological father.

Regardless, it is best practice is to notify the father of your adoption plans or allow the biological father the option to parent. However, in situations where you may not know who the father is or how to contact the father, this step may be overlooked.

In short, unmarried birth mothers do not need the consent of the biological father. Nevertheless, the birth mother should contact an adoption specialist to navigate placing a baby with an adoptive family without the father’s consent. In most cases, a specialist will be able to help contact the father or navigate whatever unique situation that arises.

Birth Mother Is Married

On the other hand, birth mothers who are married may have more hurdles to overcome in order to pursue adoption.

Under Texas adoption laws, biological or not, the birth mother’s spouse is presumed to be the father; thus, the husband is the legal father of the child. In addition, the legal father has all of the rights of a biological father.

Because of this, married mothers-to-be are legally required to notify and receive the consent of the husband to allow the adoption plan to move forward.

For separated, soon-to-be-divorced couples, or even birth mothers who’d rather not divulge these details, this can be a hard situation. Whatever the situation, contact an adoption specialist at Texas Adoption Center to determine the best course of action.

Reach Out to an Adoption Agency

As with all things, adoption can be a tricky subject to navigate alone. It is especially tricky when you add unforeseen or strenuous circumstances around the father’s consent.

Each circumstance is different and should be treated as such. Our adoption specialists at Texas Adoption Center are equipped with the right resources and knowledge to help you navigate through your options.

We know that it can be hard to know what to do, especially when it comes to who has to participate and be notified. For that reason, we are here to discuss all of this with you when you are ready in a judgment-free and caring way.

Texas Adoption Center works tirelessly with expectant parents and birth mothers to understand, represent, and support their decisions. If you have questions about placing a baby with an adoptive family without father’s consent, do not hesitate to call us at 844-893-7943 to speak to our Adoption Specialists. We are here for you!

Am I making the right decision?

Adoption, in general, is surrounded by questions and uncertainty. How will you know that your child is doing well? Is adoption successful? Both questions are valid. In addition, they are common questions that Texas Adoption Center hears frequently.

It’s easy to say that adopted children are loved, and doing well with their adoptive families. With that said, some people feel better with definitive statistics from an objective source. Let’s take a look at some adoption statistics you probably haven’t heard.

Adoption Statistics

The statistics we’re looking at today come from the National Survey of Adoptive Parents (NSAP). This survey is the first large, nationally representative survey of adoptive families across adoption types.  A secondary sample focuses on adopted children with special health care needs. This survey was conducted by the Department of Health and Human Services in conjunction with the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE).

Adopted children are healthy

A large concern for birth parents is the overall health and happiness of the child. Birth parents will be happy to hear that, according to the NSAP, the vast majority of children placed in adoptive homes are doing well. They’re thriving, in fact, with at least 85% of them described as being in “excellent” or “very good” health. 

Adopted children build strong relationships

Not only are adopted children in good health – but they’re also building great relationships with their adoptive parents. The NSAP notes that at least 81% of the 91,642 adoptive parents surveyed say their relationship with their children is “very close.” In fact, the relationships are better than the adoptive families could have hoped. About 42% of those surveyed said their relationships were “better than ever expected.” Adopted children, by and large, enjoy incredibly close and warm relationships with their adoptive parents.

Adopted children are happy

One fear with adoption is that the child placed for adoption won’t be happy or thrive. However, it turns out that adopted children actually experience better relationships than many non-adopted children. The NSAP details a few different categories in which this is true. Roughly 68% of adopted children are likely to read books daily with their families. The average American child, on the other hand, is about 48% likely to be read to daily. Similarly, 73% of adopted children are told stories or sung to every day. 59% of children who are not adopted enjoy the same. 

Are Adopted Children in Texas Happy?

Keep in mind that the statistics above were gathered from a national survey. However, they are a positive indicator of adoption here in Texas. Adoptive families are thriving and excited to parent a child who is being placed for adoption. In fact, Texas Adoption Center has several excited families waiting for the opportunity to meet and become parent to a child.

If you or someone you may know have further questions about adoption in Texas or are ready to proceed with the adoption process, contact Texas Adoption Center today.

Placing a baby for adoption can be a difficult decision. The experts at Texas Adoption Center understand the concerns that birth mothers face. That’s we go out of our way to ensure that every placement is a perfect fit for birth mothers as well as babies.

We do this by compassionately moving through the adoption process and making sure that adoptive families are ready for their new addition.

Here are some adoptive parent quotes about their experience with Texas Adoption Center that will warm your heart.

Adoptive Parent Quotes That Will Warm Your Heart

Dedication, Experience, and Compassion

The staff at Texas Adoption Center places babies in homes with families that adore them. We make sure that every single baby will receive the love and support they deserve.

Stacey and Lindsay helped guide us through each step of the adoption process. As a result of their dedication, experience, and compassion, we now are parents to a beautiful baby girl. TAC truly exceeded our expectations. Every adoptive parent should consider TAC.” —Adoptive Parent, JD

Made Us Feel Supported and Cared For

Not only do we take great care of our adoptive families, but we also do everything we can to help birth mothers make a decision with which they’re comfortable. Our team wants everyone involved to complete the adoption process and go on to live healthy, happy lives.

The experience my husband and I had with Texas Adoption Center was amazing. The folks at TAC made us feel supported and cared for. Their team has a lot of experience and are clearly passionate about what they do. It’s evident that they have great respect for both the birth moms and those adopting and care deeply that a loving, healthy match is made.” –Adoptive Parent, “RR”

Our Best Advocate

The support we provide our birth parents and adoptive families alike is unparalleled. We stay with you every step of the way and give you the tools needed to make an informed decision.

During the rough times, [Texas Adoption Center] was by our side and would check in frequently just to see how we were holding up. They were our best advocate and gave us hope when we were ready to give up. [They] truly care about the adoptive family and birth parents.” –Adoptive Parent, “KT”

Make People’s Dreams Come True

Our sole goal is to create healthy, happy families. We make dreams come true and place babies with families who desperately want to give them the best life they possibly can.

I got so choked up this morning thinking about how one week ago I had no idea she even existed. From the moment we saw her, we couldn’t imagine our lives without her. Thank you all so much for the good and hard work you do. You literally make people’s dreams come true.” –Adoptive Mom, KG

Your Staff are Amazing

We help create strong and loving families. If you’re considering placing a baby for adoption, you don’t need to worry about their future – we pick families who will give them incredible love and care.

You and your staff are amazing. Just the other day I had the pleasure of explaining to some young people that baby “L” is my daughter. Yes, she is adopted, but she is just my daughter. Because she is. I love her so much.” –Adoptive Mom “S”

What do you think about these adoptive parent quotes? Reach out to Texas Adoption Center today for more information about how we can help you as you move through the adoption process.