Adoption Services in Delaware, OH - Free 24/7 Birthmother Support

Unplanned Pregnancy in Delaware, Ohio? You Still Have Options

If you're pregnant and feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or scared, you're not alone. Whether you live in Delaware, Powell, Sunbury, or anywhere in Delaware County, you have the legal right to make an adoption plan in Ohio.


At Caring for Kids, Inc. (CFK), we’ve provided compassionate, confidential adoption services to Ohio birthmothers since 1995. No matter where you are in your pregnancy or even if you've already given birth, our team is here to walk beside you with honesty, care, and zero pressure.

Why Delaware Birthmothers Turn to CFK

CFK supports women across Ohio with the respect and understanding they deserve. Our approach is centered on your comfort, your rights, and your future.

24/7 confidential support – We’re here anytime, day or night

Completely free adoption services – You’ll never pay for our help

Financial assistance – Support for housing, food, transportation, and maternity needs (as allowed by Ohio law)

Healthcare coordination – Help finding prenatal care and applying for insurance

Control over your adoption plan – You decide what feels right

Post-placement care – Counseling, birthmother retreats, and ongoing support

Experienced guidance – Some CFK staff are birthmothers themselves

When you contact CFK’s Delaware-area team, you’ll receive:

We support birthmothers across Ohio and work with local hospitals and providers to ensure your adoption journey is fully supported.

Free Services for Birthmothers in Strongsville

Service What You Receive
24/7 Access Reach out any time, day or night
Financial Help Rent, food, maternity clothes, transportation (where permitted)
Medical Support Help with insurance, Medicaid, and prenatal care
Family Profiles Choose the family you feel best about
Post-Placement Care Free counseling, retreats, and emotional support
Transportation Assistance We can meet you at home, in the hospital, or virtually

What Does the Adoption Process Look Like in Delaware, OH?

Adoption isn’t about giving up, it’s about making a thoughtful, loving plan for your baby’s future. CFK makes the process simple and supportive:

  • Step 1: Reach Out Anytime

    Call, text, or message us online. No commitment. Just a safe space to talk.

  • Step 2: Meet Where You Feel Comfortable

    Whether that’s your home, a coffee shop, hospital, or virtually, we’ll come to you.

  • Step 3: Learn Your Options

    Understand open, semi-open, and closed adoption and what each path could look like.

  • Step 4: Choose the Adoptive Family

    You view adoptive family profiles and choose the one who feels right. Meeting them is optional.

  • Step 5: Create Your Personal Plan

    You decide everything from your hospital experience to future contact.

  • Step 6: Ongoing Support After Placement

    We’re still here for you with counseling, retreats, and a strong birthmother community.

Our Waiting Families

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Our Matched Families

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Rachel and Maddie

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Erik & Jenna

Adoption Options: Open, Semi-Open, and Closed

You get to decide what type of adoption works for you:

Adoption Type What It Means Best For
Open Adoption Direct contact with the adoptive family (letters, photos, visits) Birthmothers who want ongoing connection
Semi-Open Adoption CFK shares updates while keeping your identity private Women who want privacy with occasional updates
Closed Adoption No identifying information is shared Women who prefer full confidentiality

Your plan can evolve. You can change your mind before signing legal consent after birth.

Your Legal Rights as a Birthmother in Ohio

Ohio law protects your choices. You are legally allowed to:

Choose the adoptive family

Change your mind before signing legal consent

Receive financial help (as permitted by law)

Access free support and post-placement counseling

Make an adoption plan before or after giving birth

Decide how open or private your adoption will be

These rights are yours and CFK ensures they’re respected.

Serving Delaware County Birthmothers with Compassion

We’re here for women in:

Delaware 

Powell

Sunbury 

Lewis Center

Galena 

Ashley

And across all of Delaware County. We can meet you wherever you feel safe and supported at home, in a clinic, at the hospital, or virtually.

  • Can I make an adoption plan after giving birth?

    Yes, adoption is still an option from the hospital or even days or weeks after birth.

  • Is adoption really free for birthmothers?

    Yes. Our services are always free. You may also qualify for living expense support.

  • Do I have to meet the adoptive family?

    No. Meeting them is your choice, you can decide how open the process will be.

  • What if I already have children?

    That’s okay. Many birthmothers who choose adoption are already parenting.

  • Can I change my mind?

    Yes. You can change your plan anytime before signing consent after birth.

  • Will I get updates about my baby?

    Only if you choose open or semi-open adoption. You are in control.

FAQs - Delaware Birthmothers Often Ask

Our Service Regions

Adoption assistance is available throughout the state of Ohio.

Ready to Talk? You Don’t Have to Decide Everything Today

You don’t have to make a decision today. But if you want someone to talk to without pressure CFK is here.

Contact Us

At Caring for Kids, Inc., we walk beside you every child, every family, every step of the way.