Whether you live in Columbus and you’re only considering giving your baby up for adoption or have already made your decision, Open Arms Adoption is here to support you. Our dedicated and compassionate team provides unwavering care and guidance every step of the way. We provide personalized support tailored to your needs and keep you involved throughout the adoption process.
Lifelong Support and Assistance for Birth Mothers
Supporting You
with Financial Assistance
We understand the financial burden of pregnancy can be significant. Open Arms Adoption offers up to $3,000 to help cover living costs, transportation, groceries, and medical bills. We also provide free counseling, legal assistance, and ongoing support to support you throughout your journey.
Comprehensive Medical Care
for Your Well-Being
Continuous Care and
Lifelong Support
Your Guide to the Adoption Process in Columbus: Every Step with You
Your Compassionate Adoption Social Worker is Here for You
Take the first step and contact us. You can call or text us at 330-697-4751. This initial inquiry has no obligations attached. Once you connect with us, you will be assigned a dedicated social worker.
Choosing the Right Family for Your Child
We know you want to find the perfect family for your child. We work with pre-approved adoptive families who have undergone a thorough screening process. These families have been carefully vetted to ensure they can provide for your child. You have the full authority to select the family you feel best meets your child's needs.
Foster a Loving Connection with Your Child’s Adoptive Family
We believe in the importance of open communication. We facilitate honest and respectful communication with your chosen adoptive family to help build a foundation of trust and understanding. We aim to foster a respectful and trusting relationship between you and the adoptive family where everyone feels valued and understood.
Providing Financial Comfort During Your Pregnancy
All services we provide are free, and the $3,000 in financial assistance we provide can relieve financial stress so that you can focus on your well-being during the adoption process.
Planning Your Hospital Stay with Care and Support
Your comfort and preferences are our top priority, including planning your hospital stay. Work with us and your social worker to ensure your wishes are respected and supported. We'll do everything we can to honor your desires regarding the birth and immediate care of your baby. Trust us to give you comprehensive care and support during this significant time.
Continued Support for Your After Adoption
Ohio law requires a 72-hour waiting period before the adoption paperwork is finalized. This time allows you to make a fully informed and confident decision about putting your baby up for adoption in Columbus. Even after the adoption is finalized, our support continues. Your social worker will be available to provide ongoing emotional and practical assistance.
Our Waiting Families
Answer to Your Adoption Questions
No, it is not selfish to place a child for adoption. Choosing adoption can be a selfless and loving decision that reflects a desire to provide the best possible future for the child. Open Arms Adoptions offers counseling and educational resources to help birth parents manage their feelings and choose the best path forward.
It is completely normal to have mixed emotions about adoption. With the help of counseling and emotional support, we help birth parents navigate their feelings and make informed decisions.
Yes, the agency ensures that adoption plans are created confidentially and privately, respecting the birth parents' privacy and wishes throughout the process.
We encourage open communication and facilitated meetings to help build positive relationships between birth parents and adoptive families, ensuring ongoing support and understanding.
While open adoption agreements are not legally enforceable in Ohio, Open Arms Adoptions emphasizes the importance of mutual respect and ongoing communication between birth parents and adoptive families.
Birth Parents We Helped &Their Testimonies
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