Pregnancy Counseling: Birth parent services (Seeking to place a child for adoption)

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Assisting expectant parents in their decision to parent or place their child for adoption

Catholic Charities Pregnancy Counseling Services is committed to helping pregnant women and their partners, and families who are unsure whether to parent or place their child for adoption make an informed decision which is in the best interest of the child.

Pregnancy counselors help you address:

  • Short-term counseling
  • Decision-making counseling regarding parenting or placing a child for adoption
  • Resource referral
  • Facilitation of legal procedures for termination of parental rights, if desired
  • Interpretation services

womanEligibility/Fees

Any person who is faced with an unexpected pregnancy is eligible for our services regardless of age, income, marital status, or religious affiliation. No fees are charged to birth parents.

Adoption plan

If you decide to create an adoption plan for your child, Catholic Charities Adoption Services is able to help with that process. Our agency is licensed by the State of Minnesota Department of Human Services to provide infant foster care and adoption services for birth parents and adoptive parents.

Testimonials

woman"The counselors at Catholic Charities were very professional and understanding. It is a warm and caring place to go."

girl"My counselor was wonderful, helping me to explore my options and decide what was best for me."

youth"My baby is part of me, even if someone else is parenting her. The counselors helped me feel proud of the life I gave her."

man"I am absolutely satisfied with placing my little girl for adoption."

woman"I decided to parent my child. Counseling helped me consider my options and to be better prepared."

Adoption Services
Maggie Schefers, Intake Coordinator
157 Roosevelt Rd, Ste 200
St Cloud MN 56301

Ph: 320.650.1666
Ph: 800.830.8254, ext. 4666
Fx: 320.253.7464