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Temporary Newborn Care

Spence-Chapin provides individualized support and counseling for pregnant women and families preparing for adoption. We understand that you may need time and space to decide about the future of your family, especially after the recent birth of a child.

Our Interim Care Providers are here to help. They play an essential role in the work of our organization, by providing a safe, stable, and nurturing environment for a child while biological parents plan for the future.

If you’re interested in applying for Interim Care for your child  please see how to get started below.

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Hear directly from one of our counselors about how Spence-Chapin can support you, whatever your situation may be.

If you are facing an unplanned pregnancy or have recently given birth in Arizona, New York, or New Jersey and want to discuss your options, we offer a safe space for you to talk it through. We can offer the information, support, and resources you need to make the best plan for you and your child.

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What is interim care?

Volunteer Interim Care Providers care for a newborn baby in their own homes under the guidance and supervision of Spence-Chapin staff. Each Provider family is screened and certified by the organization. A baby may remain in care for several days or several weeks. The Provider is a person who is dependable, nurturing, committed to making a difference in the life of a child and believes in the mission and values of the organization.

Interim Care Providers are Required to: 

  • Provide a safe and nurturing family atmosphere
  • Give each infant the attention and care that they need, to promote healthy development and attachment
  • Document milestones by taking pictures and writing down observations
  • Attend trainings quarterly
  • Participate, if requested by Spence-Chapin, in any scheduled visitation with birth parents or adoptive parents
  • Attend all well-baby visits and medical appointments
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Do you need interim care?

If you need a little more time to decide what is right for you and your baby, Interim Care can give you that space. Your baby can stay temporarily with a nurturing caregiver in a loving home while you continue receiving counseling, exploring your options, and deciding what feels right for your family.

Interim Care may be right for you if:

  • You are pregnant and think you might need more time to consider your options, including parenting and adoption?
  • You have recently given birth and need more time to consider adoption for your baby?
  • You need more time while receiving counseling and guidance from Spence-Chapin?
  • You are a recent parent feeling overwhelmed and needing time to speak to a counselor about your options?

Request more information by clicking below or calling us at 1-800-321-LOVE (5683)

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Already a parent and considering adoption?

You do not have to be pregnant to reach out to us. If you are a parent considering adoption for a child you are already raising, Spence-Chapin can help you understand your options and support you through every step of the process.

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Hospital Advocacy and Planning

No matter what you decide about your pregnancy, having a plan for your hospital stay can make a significant difference. Your Spence-Chapin social worker will work with you to create a hospital plan that reflects your wishes, so that your choices are respected from the moment you arrive.

Our counselors will coordinate directly with the hospital social worker on your behalf to make sure your rights are protected and your voice is heard throughout your stay. We can be present with you at the hospital, advocate for your preferences with medical staff, and support you through every decision you face before, during, and after delivery.

We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Whether you have a detailed plan in place or are still figuring things out, we will meet you wherever you are.

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Why birth parents trust Spence-Chapin

Since 1908, Spence-Chapin has supported birth parents through one of the most significant decisions of their lives. For over a century, we have been guided by a simple belief: that every person who comes to us deserves honest information, compassionate support, and the freedom to make the choice that is right for them.

Our process is birth parent-led from beginning to end. That means you are always in control. You choose whether to explore adoption or other options. You choose the family. You have your own independent attorney provided at no cost. And you can change your mind at any point before the adoption is finalized.

All of our services are completely free and confidential. We are licensed in New York, New Jersey, and Arizona, and our counselors are available around the clock, every day of the year. Whatever you are facing, you do not have to face it alone.

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  • Birth Parent Led Process
    You make every decision. We Support you.
  • Since 1908
    Over a century of compassionate support.
  • Always Free
    Every service, at no cost to you.
  • Licensed in NY, NJ and AZ
    In-person and virtual options.
  • Available 24/7
    Day or night, every day of the year.
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Waiting Children Profiles

Thank you for your interest in adopting through Spence-Chapin! We are able to share the profiles of children who are considered to be the most in need and are waiting internationally to be matched with an adoptive family. The children featured on this page have been waiting for the longest to find families and consist of children who are older, part of a sibling group, or children with a diagnosed medical condition. In order to respect the privacy of these children, this page has been password protected.

Spence-Chapin takes the privacy rights of the children that we are seeking to place very seriously, and share the profile with you under the following conditions:

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1. Misuse of the content, and/or linking to any sites that reflect practices that involve the sale, abduction, exploitation, or trafficking of children is strictly prohibited.

2. You have been given limited access to confidential information in the form of images that you will not disclose to any person or in any manner that is inconsistent with applicable policies and procedures of Spence-Chapin Services to Families and Children.

3. The confidentiality obligation shall continue indefinitely, including at all times after my association with Spence-Chapin Services to Families and Children.

4. You are not permitted to release, copy, distribute, or sell any of these images to third parties in any form.

5. Impermissible disclosure of the images may result in legal actions being taken against you, by or on behalf of that person.

6. You are doing this freely, voluntarily and with a full understanding of what you are agreeing to by entering/accessing this blog.

7. Thank you for your interest in providing a loving home for a waiting child! We look forward to connecting with you soon to continue discussing adoption paths at Spence-Chapin. We hope that you like us on Facebook, follow us on twitter, and keep up with our families through our adoption blog!

Warm regards,
The Adoption Team at Spence-Chapin

Phone: 212-400-8150
Email: [email protected]

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