Whittier Pregnancy Care Clinic
ADOPTION
You are pregnant but don't feel prepared for parenthood and abortion is not an option you are comfortable with.  The best option for you might be adoption. Adoption is a difficult, but selfless decision that will give your baby the opportunity to be raised by another.  You are thinking of your baby and his/her well being above yourself.  Adoptions today have many options.  You may choose to have an “open” adoption and still have a relationship with your baby or you may choose to have a “closed” adoption and not have a relationship with your baby.  You may also pick the family you would like your baby to live with.  With adoption today you have a lot of options for you and your baby.
REFERRALS
Bethany Adoptions                                Nightlight Christian Adoptions
(714) 994-5000                                        (714) 693-5437
16700 Valley View Ave Suite 210             4430 E. Miraloma Ave, Suite B
La Mirada, CA 90638                               Anaheim Hills, CA 92807
Bethany Adoptions Family Profiles           Nightlight Adoption Family Profiles                     


Schmeising, Blied, Stoddart & Mackey, LLP
Attorney Timothy J. Blied
(800) 678-6811
2260 North State College Blvd 

Fullerton, CA 92831
FAQ's all taken from Nightlight Adoptions and Bethany Adoptions

Can I choose the family for my baby?
Yes! Most agencies have many adoptive couples who have been studied and approved. You might also want to choose a friend or someone who has been recommended to you.

How much contact can I have with my baby after the birth and after adoption?
You can spend as much time with your baby at the hospital as you choose. When you are planning your child's adoption, you can choose an open adoption plan that allows ongoing visits, or you can choose a less open adoption that keeps you informed through letters and photos. If you prefer not to have any contact, confidential adoption is also possible.

How much will my child know about me?
Regardless of the type of adoption plan, you will want to provide a thorough social and medical history for your child. If you develop an adoption plan that includes ongoing contact, your child will know about you directly.

Does the expectant father have any rights?
Both you and the expectant father have rights. If you disagree about adoption or you no longer have a relationship with him, your agency will work with him and/or the courts to determine his rights.

What rights does the child's father have under California law?

In California, the child's father will generally fall into one of two categories: presumed or alleged. A presumed father is a man who is married to the mother or who has actively exercised his parental rights though the pregnancy. His rights are the same as the mother. An alleged father has fewer rights, but must be notified of the adoption plan. It is important to discuss the rights of a birthfather in your adoption with the agency or your attorney.  Other states have different requirements for fathers. Please contact an adoption agency for more information.

What if I'm matched with an adoptive family through another source?

Notify your adoption agency/attorney and your Social Worker immediately.  Depending upon the specific situation, you may fall under a modified adoption in which they can provide you counseling services.