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Am I ready to be
a parent?

Hard Love Means
Thinking of the
Baby First.

Legacy of an
Adopted Child

  

Counseling

We understand. We've been assisting birth parents with unplanned pregnancies for over 50 years. If you are faced with an unwanted pregnancy, an HFS social worker will provide you with FREE counseling, information and resources. A social worker can also come to your location. Call now. 800-464-2367.

Temporary Foster Care

If you need time to decide your future, one of our small group of loving foster families will care for your child until you come to a decision. This is a short-term, temporary service provided at no cost. Call 800-464-2367.

Selecting Adoptive Parents

If you choose adoption, you can also choose the parents for your child. We have hopeful adoptive parents who have been investigated and approved - they're ready to become happy, loving parents. You may select them, meet them and speak to them about your hopes and dreams for your child. Together, you will determine how open your relationship will be. Call 800-464-2367.

Parenting Your Child

Through counseling, some birth parents decide that they wish to parent their child. If you need someone to talk to and to help you find resources to help you become a strong, committed parent, call 800-464-2367.

We"re Here For You

You may return to HFS for counseling should you ever need to speak to someone. Our social workers are committed to the needs of our birth parents, for all the years ahead.

Post Adoption Contact

For adult adoptees of closed HFS adoptions, upon request, the agency will provide general information about their adoption. If the file contains contact approval by birth parents, additional information will be provided.

HFS offers occasional group sessions where birth parents' emotions and feelings about adoption can be expressed in a warm and caring environment.

These sessions are lead by birth parent social workers and are open to any birth parent whether the child was placed with our agency or not. To learn more, contact our Birth Parent Department by email or by calling (714) 528-6300.