Choosing Adoption

Facing an unplanned pregnancy can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to walk through it alone. You have options, including adoption.*

Adoption can be a deeply loving choice, giving you the opportunity to make a plan for your child’s future. At the same time, it’s a personal and sometimes emotional decision. It’s okay to take your time and to ask questions, reflect on what matters most to you, and explore the different types of adoptions to decide which is best for you! The options include open, semi-open, or closed adoption.

As you consider your next steps, know that we are here to listen. You deserve the support, care, and space to make the decision that feels right for you and your child. 

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*Options for women is not an adoption agency. We offer informational resources, which includes adoption as one of the options we can help you explore. If you decide that adoption might be a good choice for you, we can provide you with a list of referrals of adoption agencies so you can research this option more thoroughly.


Choosing Adoption

Facing an unplanned pregnancy can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to walk through it alone. You have options, including adoption.*

Adoption can be a deeply loving choice, giving you the opportunity to make a plan for your child’s future. At the same time, it’s a personal and sometimes emotional decision. It’s okay to take your time and to ask questions, reflect on what matters most to you, and explore the different types of adoptions to decide which is best for you! The options include open, semi-open, or closed adoption.

As you consider your next steps, know that we are here to listen. You deserve the support, care, and space to make the decision that feels right for you and your child. 

Request a Free Consultation
Hours and Locations
(863)393-6988

*Options for women is not an adoption agency. We offer informational resources, which includes adoption as one of the options we can help you explore. If you decide that adoption might be a good choice for you, we can provide you with a list of referrals of adoption agencies so you can research this option more thoroughly.

Questions and Answers About Adoption:

Below are some answers to questions that we receive about adoption. If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. We look forward to meeting you soon!

If you are not ready to be a parent, choosing adoption is something to consider. You have control by selecting a stable, loving family. At birth, you have the option for immediate release or to spend time before you do. If you so choose, you can get progress updates while you continue your education and career goals. Adoption is a selfless decision, you can be proud of.

Yes! With most adoption agencies you can choose a family friend, acquaintance or someone who has been recommended to you, even someone in another state. Or you can choose from couples screened by your agency who have been waiting to become parents.

We touched on that a little bit, but you may have as much contact at the hospital that is comfortable for you. In most places, you can choose an open adoption that allows for ongoing visits, or you can choose a less open adoption in which your updates come through letters and pictures arranged through your agency. Adoptive families respect whatever you decide.

The birth father’s rights are equal to yours. If you disagree on adoption or you no longer have a relationship with him, your agency will work with the court to determine if his rights can be terminated.

  • In most adoption situations, there is no cost to you as the expectant parent. Adoption agencies typically guide you through the process, coordinate services, and help manage the legal requirements. An attorney may still be involved in completing the adoption, but the costs are generally not your responsibility.

    Because adoption laws vary by state and agency, it is important to ask specific questions about legal representation and available services. Your adoption specialist can explain what support is available and help you understand each step of the process.

    Most importantantly, your agency knows your decision was not an easy one to make and will continue to be available to you if you so choose.

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"I just have to say the staff here is absolutely wonderful. I encountered staff at both the Florida National location as well as the S Florida location and it was just a warming experience all around. They really take the time to speak with you and discuss everything very openly with you. Everyone was welcoming and it made the experience that much better!"
Kayla A.Patient
"Fantastic clinic. I went here during my pregnancy. The staff are caring and treated me so well. Couldn't have asked for a better experience. I will be recommending it to all my friends."
Reagan M.Patient
"Loved the place highly recommend the ladies there are really nice and understanding they make you feel safe and give you options and go through and explain those options to you they also test for any stds and everything there is completely free. They made me feel really good and they gave me lots of information highly recommend them!"
Saribeth A.Patient
“They just recently opened their new building. The staff are really nice and very helpful, wanting to get as much info out into the public as possible. They brought me right back and preformed an ultrasound without any issue, the gel was a little cold, lol. All in all 10/10 will be recommending them to anyone needing help.”
KatPatient
"Options for Women went above and beyond for my fiancé and I. Their tests and ultrasounds are completely free and was very unexpected. They were able to get us in within a day notice and treated us so well. I highly recommend anyone needing resources to come here."
Jonathan T.Patient
"Options For Women is an absolute godsend for any woman seeking services or resources for their needs. The staff was 100% top-notch, responsive, quite helpful, and gave me a plethora of resources for any other medical, mental and other needs! I highly recommend them for any woman seeking these services. I will definitely be back in the future."
Sameerah S.Patient
"If I could give a million stars, I would. I cannot thank this place enough. I was a very nervous person when it came to EVERYTHING PREGNANCY. But from Andrea getting me the soonest available appointment, to Paola gently listening to me rant, then advising me on my options, to Shannon and Adriana being super gentle with me during the ultrasound, I am happy I came here. I wish I could be with them throughout my whole journey but I’m grateful I had a positive start. Thank you ladies!"
Angel K. Patient
"We gained so much throughout our last pregnancy from Options for Women. Wonderful staff and great resources that helped us so much! We only had one visit with them at the beginning of the pregnancy because we needed help with our first ultrasound (Lori and Jessica were so great!) and they kept in contact with me throughout our whole pregnancy and then Jill gave us a beautiful baby bag with lots of goodies inside. It meant so much to have so much support like that from this establishment and its employees."
Ashley R. Patient
"Options for Women is more than a medical office, it is a place where women are seen, heard, and supported. Walking into that appointment was one of the most important decisions I have ever made. Because of their compassion, I found the strength to move forward, and in doing so, I found my family."
Isabella W. Patient
"I had a really positive experience at Options for Women in Lakeland. The staff is extremely kind, patient, and supportive from the moment you walk in. They take their time with you, explain everything clearly, and make sure you understand all of your options without feeling rushed or judged. You can tell they genuinely care about helping women and making sure you feel comfortable and informed. Everyone I interacted with was very sweet and respectful, and they handled everything with a lot of care and professionalism. The environment feels safe and private, which made a stressful situation feel a lot more manageable. I really appreciate how thorough they are and how they go out of their way to help you with whatever you need. I honestly have no negative feedback — they made a difficult time feel a lot easier, and I’m grateful for the support I received there.I found the strength to move forward, and in doing so, I found my family."
Llinavi S.Patient
Options for women is really so good and reliable I liked how you took care of me and all the information you gave us me and my husband I wanna come back a million times thank you so much really. Don’t even get me started on the gifts we weren’t ready for honestly I loved every bit of your services.
JanaPatient
Beautiful experience in all the senses. Great Team! They are really kind and professional. They explain and answer any question you have and give you the resources to start your pregnancy journey. All the areas are super clean too! Great great place
Georlanys M.Patient
Amazing service and they really do care of you as a person and your process.. They explained everything step by step, asked for consent each step of the way and went into details with everything. Love the service…
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