Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions
There are countless women who have made the decision to place a child for adoption! These women have been where you are and know exactly what you’re going through.
With Covenant Care, you are welcomed into a community of women who will support you during your pregnancy and after your adoption is finalized.
Yes! There are often so many families wanting to adopt that we have a waiting list even to start the process.
Absolutely. Our adoptive families undergo rigorous screening that includes background checks; references from pastors, friends and family; and interviews with our counselor team.
Your child will be loved, cared for, and safe with whichever family you choose.
Yes. We believe that children have a right to know their own stories. We require that all of our adoptive families make a plan to tell their child their adoption story as they grow and mature. We discuss this in detail with adoptive families during the approval process.
The earlier you consider adoption, the more time you have to work through the process. However, in Georgia you must wait at least 24 hours after you give birth to your baby before signing any legal paperwork. At that point the State of Georgia gives you 4 days during which you can change your mind.
No, all of our services are provided at no cost to you.
We have counselors based in strategic locations throughout Georgia who will travel to wherever you live. The counselor will meet you in your home, a restaurant, the library, or wherever you are most comfortable.
No, our goal is to help you make an informed decision about your child’s future. If you choose to parent, we connect you to the resources you need in order to be an excellent parent.
We want you to choose the adoptive family! Once we have an understanding of the circumstances of your pregnancy, we gather a group of adoptive family profiles for you to review. This group consists of families that are ready to adopt and match the desires you have expressed.
Most adoptions through Covenant Care are semi-open, meaning you choose a family and can meet them prior to your delivery. We share non-identifying information with both you and the adoptive family so that you can begin a relationship. The family will continue to share updates and photos with you and may even have meetings with you in the first few years after adoption.
You can send letters, updates, and occasional gifts for the family to share with your child. A letter may sound very simple, but it is a wonderful way for you to share your feelings and help your child have a growing understanding of who you are.
We have a lot of great couples that are ready to adopt. However, if we are already working with you, you can refer a couple to us and we can help with that adoption plan. A couple that you have met on your own would still have to meet our eligibility requirements.
We know that you’re considering adoption because you need help. We do the best we can to connect you with local community resources to help meet your needs. When we assist with living expenses, the payment goes directly to the payee.
It can be hard to tell people about your adoption plan. Your counselor will help you work through the decision process, and once you are ready to share your decision with others, she can help you tell them. She can be there with you to answer questions and be a counselor for you when others are not providing support.
We will do the best we can to support you through your journey, whether it involves adoption or not. If you decide to parent your child, we help you connect with local community resources to best prepare you for that responsibility.
If you are home with your newborn and still thinking about adoption call us. We can help.
If you are already parenting, you can still make an adoption plan for your child. Contact us and one of our counselors will meet with you, wherever you are, to learn more about you and your child.
We will help you create an adoption plan that works for you, including picking and meeting a family. You can create an open adoption plan, a closed adoption plan, or something in between.
After the adoption is complete, you will continue to receive one-on-one support from your counselor as long as you need it.