Financial Support for Adoption
One of the most common concerns we hear from our birth mothers are the expenses involved with adoption. Specifically, what she will need to pay for when choosing adoption. Well, you’re in luck! You don’t need to pay anything! Choosing adoption is always free for birth mothers (parents).
As a private, nonprofit adoption agency, Adoption Choices of Nevada is able to help you cover pregnancy-related expenses. Nevada law allows for appropriate and reasonable living expenses during your pregnancy and postpartum recovery. Your Birth Parent Counselor will help you develop a budget to cover the approved expenses to assist you during your pregnancy and post-partum recovery.
Qualified Birth Mother Expenses in Nevada
Legally speaking, here are the some of the things that we can help pay for while you are pregnant:
- Rent
- Utilities
- Phone bill
- Basic Needs (i.e. food and hygiene)
- Transportation
- Laundry
- Maternity clothing
- Legal fees
How We Can Help Pregnant Women Choosing Adoption
The following are other resources that can help you cover your birth mother expenses as well:
- Counseling – If you want counseling at any point in your adoption journey, you’re eligible to receive free sessions through our agency. Adoption is a difficult and emotional decision, and we want to make sure that you fully understand the weight of your choice before getting too far into the process. We believe that no one should be forced into adoption and that counseling offers a huge benefit.
- WIC – Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a program that assists mothers with infants or small children get the nutrients they need. If you need extra help with this, be sure to check out the program’s list of qualifications on their website to see if you qualify.
- Medicaid – Medicaid is a service that provides health coverage to eligible adults, children, pregnant women, senior citizens and people with disabilities. It is administered in each state and funded by the government. You’ll need your social security card, proof of income, government-issued ID and proof of Nevada residence. Check out the website to see if you are eligible.
We would love to answer any of your questions about our adoption program and services. We would love to assist you in making an adoption plan that will work for you. Contact Us 24/7: 855-940-4673 (Toll-Free) or locally at 702-474-4673 (Las Vegas) or locally at 775-825-4673 (Reno).