Are you currently pregnant?

Our local social workers are able to speak with you on the phone, via text, or in person to provide you with confidential, nonjudgmental counseling and guidance on your options. We can also provide you with financial assistance and free services that give you the time and support you need to make the best decision for you and your baby without pressure.

You are not alone. We can help.

我哋喺度幫你。.

無論你嘅情況係點，直接聽我哋其中一位輔導員講下 Spence-Chapin 可以點樣支持你。.

如果你面對緊意外懷孕或者最近喺 亞利桑那、紐約或者新澤西 如果你想討論你嘅選擇，我哋會提供一個安全嘅空間畀你傾吓。我哋可以提供你所需嘅資訊、支援同資源，幫你同你嘅子女制定最佳計劃。.

What does it mean to make an adoption plan?

領養 is not “giving up” or “giving away” your baby. Adoption is a loving, bittersweet, and thoughtful plan where a birth parent selects an adoptive family to raise their baby when they are unable to do so. The adoption process allows you, the birth parent, to carefully choose an adoptive family who can fulfill your hopes and dreams for your baby, and to decide on the type of ongoing relationship you want to have with that family. At Spence-Chapin, our adoption process is birth-parent led, which means that you steer the ship to make the adoption plan that feels right for you and your baby.

Adoption can be a secure and permanent option for your baby. In an open adoption, you can remain a part of your baby’s life. You can see them grow and develop through pictures, videos, letters, and visits. We can answer all your questions and let you know what your rights are in the adoption process. There may also be additional services available to you while you are making an adoption plan. We can guide you as you weigh your options and every step of the way.

Free Legal Services

For those who choose to make an adoption plan, we’ll hire an adoption attorney on your behalf to represent you free of charge. If you choose to have an 開放式領養, your attorney will explain your options and help you craft an open adoption agreement that works for you.

輔導同支援

我哋嘅持牌輔導員全天候為你提供聆聽、解答你嘅問題，同埋幫你諗清楚你嘅選擇。所有對話都係完全保密同免費。.

臨時新生兒護理

Parenting a newborn can be overwhelming while you are trying to make a plan for the future. You may need additional time and breathing space to think about your and your child’s future.

特殊需要收養

如果你喺懷孕期間或者出世後收到意外嘅診斷，或者經歷咗併發症，你可能唔肯定自己嘅育兒方式，同埋唔知你所有嘅選擇。我哋嘅社工可以保密噉同你見面，同你傾下你個寶寶嘅需要，同埋幫你了解你嘅選擇。.

出生父母權利

你喺呢個過程入面有權利，我哋會確保你明白佢哋。我哋嘅收養程序係由出生父母主導，即係你揀計劃嘅類型，你揀家庭，而且你會免費獲得獨立嘅法律代表。.

財政援助

如果你懷孕，又擔心錢，你唔係一個人。財務問題係人哋考慮收養嘅最常見原因之一，我哋想你知道，無論你決定點做，都可以得到幫助。 Spence-Chapin 致力為懷孕相關開支提供財政支援。視乎你嘅情況同居住州，協助可能包括：

租金同公用事業嘅付款
雜貨同食物援助
去醫療預約嘅交通
孕婦服裝
其他同懷孕有關嘅需要

所有財政援助都係完全免費嘅，而且冇任何條件。你唔需要對你嘅懷孕作出任何決定先可以獲得支援。請聯絡我哋其中一位輔導員，搵吓你可以做啲咩。.

醫院宣傳同規劃

無論你決定懷孕係點，有一個住院計劃都可以帶嚟重大嘅改變。你嘅 Spence-Chapin 社工會同你合作，制定一個反映你願望嘅醫院計劃，噉樣你嘅選擇就會喺你到達嗰一刻開始受到尊重。.

我哋嘅輔導員會代表你直接同醫院社工協調，確保你嘅權利受到保護，同埋你嘅聲音喺你嘅住院期間得到聽聞。我哋可以喺醫院同你一齊，同醫護人員一齊倡導你嘅喜好，同埋支持你喺分娩前、分娩期間同分娩後面對嘅每個決定。.

我哋一星期七日，全天候服務。無論你有詳細計劃定係仲諗緊啲嘢，無論你身處邊度，我哋都會同你見面。.

已經係父母，考慮緊收養？

你唔一定要懷孕先可以聯絡我哋。如果你係一個考慮收養你已經養緊嘅小朋友嘅父母， Spence-Chapin 可以幫你了解你嘅選擇，並喺呢個過程嘅每個步驟都支持你。.

認識我哋嘅等候家庭

我哋計劃入面每個家庭都經過仔細篩選，準備好張開雙臂迎接一個小朋友。當你準備好之後，佢哋嘅個人檔案就等緊你。.

真實故事

直接體驗出生父母嘅真實故事，佢哋會開放自己嘅經歷，探索選擇，同埋揀最適合自己同小朋友嘅路徑。.

點解出世嘅父母會信任斯彭斯 - 查賓

自 1908年起，斯彭斯 - 查賓就透過其中一個人生中最重要嘅決定去支持親生父母。超過一個世紀以嚟，我哋一直受到一個簡單嘅信念嘅引導：每個嚟到我哋度嘅人都應該得到誠實嘅資訊、同情嘅支持，同埋有自由去做出適合佢哋嘅選擇。.

我哋嘅過程由頭到尾都係由父母帶領。咁即係你永遠都係控制緊。你可以選擇係探索收養定係其他選項。你揀個家庭。你有你自己嘅獨立律師，免費提供。而且你可以喺收養確定之前隨時改變主意。.

我哋所有嘅服務都係完全免費同保密。我哋喺紐約、新澤西同亞利桑那州都有牌照，而我哋嘅輔導員全年每日都全天候為我哋提供服務。無論你面對緊啲咩，你都唔一定要一個人面對。.

出世父母主導嘅過程
你做每個決定。我哋支持你。.
自1908年起
超過一個世紀嘅同情支持。.
永遠免費
每一個服務，免費畀你。.
喺紐約、新澤西同亞利桑那州持牌
親身同虛擬選項。.
全天候可用
無論係日定夜，一年中嘅每一日。.

聽我哋社群嘅意見

"「 Spence-Chapin 幫我明白收養嘅廣闊世界。佢哋幫我明白呢個過程，同埋確保我係每個轉頭都有代理權同權力嘅人。」.

生活中有好多唔確定嘅事，但係揀 Spence-Chapin 幫我做收養計劃並唔係其中一個。喺 Spence-Chapin 嘅所有知識、支持同關懷下，我已經準備好做出改變人生嘅選擇，因為我知道佢哋每一步都喺我身邊。」"

琳達 L
斯彭斯 - 查賓嘅出生父母

常見問題

我哋知你有問題。以下係一啲出世父母問我哋最多嘅嘢嘅答案。如果你睇唔到你想搵嘅嘢，請聯絡我哋。.

How much does it cost to use Spence-Chapin’s services?

Our services to birth and expectant parents are 100% free. In addition, we can also provide pregnancy-related medical and living expenses. These may include expenses for rent, utilities, groceries, and transportation, and more. Your social worker can support you in determining what you qualify for within state guidelines.

I am 9 months pregnant (or I have already delivered). Is it too late to make an adoption plan for my baby?

No, many women begin working with us later in their pregnancies or even after a baby is born. We are here to help whenever you are ready.

Can I choose and meet the adoptive family for my baby?

Absolutely. You may already have an idea of the type of family you are looking for to raise your baby. Spence-Chapin has a diverse group of waiting families who are ready to welcome your baby into their lives. You will have the opportunity to choose and meet the adoptive family. Your social worker will be there to support you every step of the way. You can feel confident that all of Spence-Chapin’s prospective adoptive families are carefully screened and prepared to provide a safe and loving home for your child.

What if I do not want to meet the adoptive family?

It is always your choice whether or not to meet your child’s adoptive family. Spence-Chapin is here to help support your adoption plan and your choices.

What if I have used drugs or alcohol during my pregnancy?

Spence-Chapin can help you make an adoption plan for your baby and find the right family even if there has been drug or alcohol use during your pregnancy. We have adoptive families who are ready to welcome your baby with open arms.

What if my baby has a medical issue or a developmental delay?

Spence-Chapin works with families who are looking to parent babies and children with all types of medical and developmental needs. We have families who are well equipped and prepared to take on the specific needs of your child.

Does the biological father have to be involved in the adoption planning?

Spence-Chapin always encourages both parents to be involved in planning an adoption, but Spence-Chapin has also helped many single parents make an adoption plan as well. Spence-Chapin will connect you with an experienced social worker who can talk to you about your unique circumstances.

Can I visit with my baby while I am in the hospital?

Yes. You and your social worker will talk about your plans for the birth and hospital stay. All the decisions in the hospital are yours to make, including who you want to be present at the birth, and how much time you would like to spend with your baby. Your social worker will help you communicate your wishes to hospital staff.

Do I have to make a final decision about adoption as soon as my baby is born?

No. At Spence-Chapin we know that right after your baby is born can be an emotional time, and we are able to offer you some extra time and space to carefully think through your decision. That is why Spence-Chapin offers free interim care to all our birth parents. Our Interim Care Program is temporary care that allows you to retain your parental rights while you are deciding what is best for you and your baby. Your baby will be cared for by one of our interim care providers during your decision-making process so you can finalize your plan without pressure. You can also choose to place your baby directly with the adoptive family you have chosen.

I am under 18, can I make an adoption plan for my baby?

Yes, you can. We can help you understand your rights, consider all your options, and support you in your decision-making process.

Must I place my baby in Interim Care?

No. Interim care is a program we offer to birth parents who want temporary care for their baby while they are deciding on a permanent plan. We understand that women and their partners need time and breathing space to make a decision about the future of their family, especially after the recent birth of a child. Placing their newborn in Interim Care allows biological parents continue counseling to fully explore their options while knowing their baby is being cared for by a nurturing caregiver in a loving home. Biological parents can maintain their full parental rights while the child is in temporary care.

Can I have contact with my child as he or she grows?

Yes. All Spence-Chapin adoptive families are open to having ongoing contact with you throughout your child’s life. Contact can be in person or through emails. You can receive pictures and updates of your child and his or her adoptive family if you choose. Spence-Chapin and the adoptive family will also respect your wishes if you do not want to have ongoing contact.

How do I begin?

Whatever your circumstance, when you are ready, you can reach out to us by text, phone, or email. We are available to meet with you virtually or in person at your convenience.

Considering adoption?

Learn more about adoption and the process

Already Parenting

If you have already had your child but are unsure about parenting, we can help you think through all your options in a non-judgmental and confidential space, 24/7.

She's Pregnant

If your significant other, family member, or client is facing an unplanned pregnancy, we can help provide you with resources and guidance.