Considering Adoption in Alliance, OH? Supportive, Judgment - Free Help Is Here

If you’re pregnant in Alliance or Portage County and feeling unsure what to do next, you’re not alone.

Whether you just learned you’re expecting or already gave birth, you are legally allowed to make an adoption plan in Ohio and Caring for Kids, Inc. (CFK) is here to walk beside you, not pressure you.


Since 1995, CFK has supported birthmothers across Ohio with free, confidential, and compassionate adoption services available 24/7. You don’t need all the answers to reach out. All you need is a safe place to start.

Why Many Birthmothers in Alliance Choose CFK

At CFK, every birthmother is treated with dignity, honesty, and respect. Our adoption counselors are trained to listen first and walk alongside you on your terms.

24/7 confidential support – Call or text day or night, weekends and holidays included

Adoption is always free – No cost to you, ever

Financial assistance – Help with food, rent, maternity clothes, and transportation (per Ohio law)

No-pressure support – You make the decisions


Post-placement care – Free counseling, retreats, and lifelong support


Real experience – Some CFK staff are birthmothers themselves




Help with medical care – We assist with finding prenatal care and insurance


When you contact CFK in the Alliance or Ravenna area, you can expect:

 We support birthmothers across Ohio and collaborate with local hospitals and providers in Portage County to ensure your adoption journey is fully supported.

Free Services for Birthmothers in Painesville

Service What CFK Provides
24/7 Support Speak with someone any time call, text, or virtual meeting
Financial Assistance Speak with someone any time call, text, or virtual meeting
Prenatal & Medical Help Apply for Medicaid, find a doctor, or get to appointments
Adoptive Family Selection View profiles and select the family that feels right to you
Personalized Hospital Plan Decide how you want your hospital experience to go
Post-Placement Counseling Emotional support and retreats for birthmothers after placement

What Adoption Looks Like in Portage County

Adoption is not “giving up” a baby, it’s making a thoughtful, loving plan for your child’s future. And with CFK, you are in control of that plan from beginning to end.

  • Step 1: Reach Out When You're Ready

    Text, call, or submit our contact form anytime. We’ll listen and answer your questions with compassion.

  • Step 2: Meet in the Setting That Feels Right

    We can meet in your home, at the hospital, in a coffee shop, or virtually whatever feels safest.

  • Step 3: Learn About Adoption Types

    We’ll explain your options: open, semi-open, or closed adoption. You decide what works best for you.

  • Step 4: Choose the Adoptive Family

    You’ll review adoptive family profiles and select the one that feels right. You can meet them if you wish.

  • Step 5: Create Your Adoption Plan

    From your hospital plan to future contact and updates, every part of the process is shaped by your preferences.

  • Step 6: Post-Placement Support

    You’re never alone. Our support continues with free counseling, birthmother retreats, and a caring community.

Our Waiting Families

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Our Matched Families

Understanding Your Adoption Options

Adoption Type What It Means Best For
Open Adoption You choose the family and stay in contact with photos, letters, or visits. Birthmothers who want an ongoing connection.
Semi-Open Adoption Updates are sent through CFK to protect your privacy. Those wanting some updates but no direct contact.
Closed Adoption No identifying information or future contact. Birthmothers who prefer full privacy.

You can change your preferences anytime before legal consent is signed after birth.

Your Rights as a Birthmother in Ohio

Ohio law protects your decisions. As a birthmother, you have the right to:

Select the adoptive family

Change your plan any time before signing legal consent


Receive financial assistance for eligible expenses


Access free counseling and post-placement care

Make an adoption plan during or after pregnancy



Choose how open or private your adoption is


These rights are yours. CFK makes sure they’re upheld every step of the way.

Helping Alliance & Portage County Birthmothers Make Confident Choices

Caring for Kids proudly serves women across:

Alliance

Ravenna

Kent


Rootstown




Streetsboro

Aurora



Portage County and surrounding areas

CFK also has a private office in Ravenna, where in-person meetings are available by appointment only.

CFK Ravenna Office

206 S Meridian Street, Suite A

Ravenna, OH 44266

This is not a walk-in office. Please call or text to schedule a time.

FAQs - Alliance Adoption

  • Can I place my baby for adoption after giving birth?

    Yes. It’s never too late. You can make an adoption plan from the hospital or even weeks after.

  • Is adoption really free in Ohio?

    Yes. There is never any cost to you. CFK may also assist with pregnancy-related expenses.

  • Will I pick the adoptive family?

     Absolutely. You review profiles and choose the family you trust.

  • Can I get help with transportation or medical care?

    Yes. We can assist with appointments, Medicaid applications, and more.

  • What if I already have kids?

    Many birthmothers who choose adoption are parenting. CFK supports your whole family through the process.

  • Can I stay in touch after the adoption?

     That depends on the plan you choose. Open and semi-open adoptions allow for contact and updates.

  • Do I have to come to the office?

    No. We meet wherever you feel safe including virtual appointments.

Our Service Regions

Adoption assistance is available throughout the state of Ohio.

You Deserve to Be Heard and Supported

You may not have planned this moment, but you still have choices and support. Whether you’re just beginning to consider adoption or ready to make a plan, you are not alone. CFK is here to walk beside you with care and respect.

Contact Us

At Caring for Kids, Inc., we support every birthmother with empathy every child, every family, every step of the way.