Choosing an Adoption Plan for Your Baby With Medical Complexities

What happens when you are considering adoption and learn that your baby may need extra medical care? You may have questions about your baby’s future, including whether adoption is an option and how their medical needs may be addressed, such as about doctor visits, treatment, or the cost of care.

If you are thinking about adoption for your baby with medical complexities, you can learn about your choices before making a plan. You do not have to know all the answers right away.

ACF Adoptions is here to help you begin your adoption journey for your medically complex child. ACF+ is an adoption program for birth mothers who wish to place their children with special needs for adoption. We’ll help them find a safe place for their special-needs child, a home that’s caring and kind. The “+” in ACF+ represents the extra care families need to help ensure the well-being of their medically complex children and to help them move forward.

Choosing Adoption for a Baby With Medical Complexities

Can My Baby Still Be Adopted?

Yes. A baby with a medical complexity can still be placed for adoption. Some babies may need regular doctor visits. Others may need medication, specialized care, or assistance with daily tasks. Each child’s needs are different.

Our ACF+ program helps connect children with medical needs to families who are ready to care for them. These families learn about the child’s needs before they agree to adopt.

What Should I Ask Before Making a Plan?

Start by talking with your baby’s doctor. Ask what care your baby may need after birth. You can share your concerns with your adoption counselor, who will help you learn about the adoption process and guide you in making an adoption plan for your baby.

How Can I Choose a Family?

You may be able to look at profiles of families who want to adopt a child with medical needs. As you learn about each family, think about these questions:

• Do they understand my baby’s health needs?
• Can they get the medical care my baby may need?
• What kind of home and family life can they offer?
• Can I ask them questions before making a choice?

Your adoption counselor can help you learn about the families and their plans for your baby.

Can I Have a Say in the Adoption Plan?

Yes, you can talk about what matters to you. Your adoption plan can include your choice of the adoptive family. You may also want to receive photos or updates after the adoption. Our team can explain open, semi-open, and closed adoption plans so you can learn about the choices available to you.

Ask your counselor which counseling and practical assistance options may be available, subject to applicable state laws and eligibility requirements.

Take One Step at a Time

Making an adoption plan for a baby with medical complexities can bring many feelings. You may feel worried, sad, or unsure. ACF Adoptions‘ ACF+ team can help you learn about the process and families who are ready to care for a child with extra needs. Contact us for more information.

Call: 305-653-2474 OR 1-800-348-0467

Text: 954- 540-2383

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