Facing an unplanned pregnancy in Summit County can feel isolating but you don’t have to go through this alone. Whether you’re in Twinsburg, Stow, Macedonia, or anywhere in the Akron area, you still have the legal right to explore adoption in Ohio.
At Caring for Kids, Inc. (CFK), we’ve supported birthmothers across Ohio since 1995. Our team offers free, confidential, and compassionate adoption services 24/7, with zero pressure and no judgment ever.
You’re not locked into anything by asking questions. We’re here to help you explore your choices at your pace and in your comfort zone.
When you reach out to CFK, you’re connecting with real people who are trained to listen, support, and guide you never to push you.
Here’s what birthmothers in Summit County can expect:
Available 24/7 –
Call or text us any time
Adoption is always free –
For every birthmother
Financial assistance –
Rent, utilities, food, maternity clothes, transportation (as allowed by Ohio law)
Control over your plan –
You choose the family, level of contact, and birth preferences
Post-placement support –
Free counseling, birthmother retreats, and long-term emotional care
Real experience –
Some CFK counselors are birthmothers themselves
Medical and prenatal support –
Help applying for Medicaid and finding care
We support birthmothers across Ohio and work with local hospitals and providers to ensure your adoption journey is fully supported.
Service | What CFK Provides |
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24/7 Support | Call, text, or message us anytime even nights, weekends, or holidays |
Financial Support | Help with housing, food, transportation, maternity needs (as permitted by Ohio) |
Medical Assistance | Apply for Medicaid and find prenatal care providers near you |
Family Selection | Browse detailed adoptive family profiles and choose the one who feels right |
Counseling | Free emotional support before and after placement |
Birthmother Retreats | Annual retreats and post-placement community support |
Adoption is not “giving up.” It’s making a thoughtful, loving plan for your baby’s future. CFK walks beside you every step of the way:
Call, text, or fill out our secure contact form. We’ll start with a conversation nothing more.
Home, hospital, coffee shop, or online wherever you feel safe and supported.
We’ll explain open, semi-open, and closed adoption, so you can choose what feels best.
Browse waiting adoptive family profiles. If you’d like, you can meet them before making your decision.
You decide what the hospital experience will look like and how you want to stay in contact after placement.
We offer counseling, retreats, and a community of other birthmothers who understand what you're going through.
Adoption Type | What It Means | Best For |
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Open Adoption | You choose the adoptive family and stay in contact through updates or visits | Women who want ongoing connection |
Semi-Open Adoption | Updates are shared through CFK; your identity stays private | Women who want some contact, not direct |
Closed Adoption | No updates or contact are shared; full confidentiality | Women who prefer total privacy |
You can adjust your plan at any time before legal consent is signed after birth.
Ohio law protects your voice and your choices. You have the legal right to:
Pick the adoptive family
Receive financial help for allowable pregnancy-related expenses
Change your plan before signing legal consent after birth
Access free emotional support and post-placement services
Choose adoption at any point during pregnancy or after delivery
Decide the level of contact (open, semi-open, or closed)
CFK is here to ensure your rights are honored and respected always.
We support birthmothers throughout:
Twinsburg
Stow
Macedonia
Hudson
Northfield
Reminderville
All of Summit County
We can meet you at a hospital, your home, or online whatever is most comfortable for you.
Office Location: Not a Walk-In Office
CFK Summit/Medina Office
1 Park Center Dr., Suite 101 B
Wadsworth, OH 44281
This is not a walk-in office. Please contact us to schedule a confidential appointment.
Yes. Adoption is still an option from the hospital or even after you’ve returned home.
It’s completely free. Ohio law also allows covered expenses like rent, groceries, and maternity needs.
Yes. You can browse profiles and meet them if you choose.
It depends on the legal situation. We’ll help you understand your rights and options.
Yes. Many women speak with us while exploring options. We never pressure you.
Many birthmothers do. We help you build a plan that supports your entire family’s well-being.
No. We’ll meet you wherever is easiest home, hospital, virtually, or a safe public space.
Adoption assistance is available throughout the state of Ohio.
Whether you just found out you’re pregnant or already delivered, you can make an adoption plan that reflects your wishes and your values. We’re here to support you every step of the way.
At Caring for Kids, Inc., we walk beside every birthmother every child, every family, every step of the way.
1100 Graham Road Circle, Stow, OH 44224
5300 E. Main Street, Suite 103 Columbus, OH 43213
1 Park Center Dr. Suite 101 B Wadsworth, OH 44281
206 S Meridian Street, Suite A Ravenna, OH 44266
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