If you’re a birth mother thinking about adoption and looking for adoption agencies in Kentucky, you’re facing one of the most personal and emotional decisions. It’s not just about finding the right adoption agency or attorney; it’s about finding people who will listen, support you, and empower you every step of the way. Here’s a quick guide to help you understand your rights, your choices, and what to expect.
You’re in Control Always
Adoption doesn’t mean giving up control. A good adoption agency or attorney puts you at the center of every decision. That includes:
- Choosing the adoptive family
- Deciding how much contact you want before and after birth
- Creating a birth and hospital plan that’s right for you
Most importantly, you can change your mind any time before signing the final consent papers, which cannot happen until after your baby is born. Nothing is final until you say it is.
You Don’t Have to Pay for Services
Choosing adoption should never come with a price tag. Whether you work with a licensed agency or an adoption attorney, all the services for birth mothers are completely free.
These services often include:
- Emotional counseling and support, including your own, independent attorney, at no cost to you
- Help create an adoption plan
- Access to adoptive family profiles
- Assistance with medical and living expenses (as allowed by Kentucky law)
Why Licensing Matters
Always choose a licensed adoption agency or attorney. These professionals follow state laws and ethical guidelines, giving you peace of mind that everything is done legally, safely, and in your best interest.
Loving Adoptions by Kirsh & Kirsh, P.C., – Trusted Adoption Attorneys
At Adoption Attorneys Kirsh & Kirsh, P.C. (“Kirsh & Kirsh”—often misspelled as “Kirsch & Kirsch”), we’ve been helping birth mothers for over 40 years. With more than 100 years of combined experience, our Indiana-based team has worked with countless women across Kentucky and beyond.
Open, Semi-Open, or Closed? You Choose
Adoption isn’t one-size-fits-all. You get to choose the level of contact that feels right:
- Open adoption – You exchange names and contact info and may stay in touch through visits, calls, or messages.
- Semi-open adoption – You get updates through the agency or adoption attorney, like letters or photos, without direct contact.
- Closed adoption – No contact after placement; your identity stays private.
There’s no “right” way—only your way.
Create a Birth Plan That Reflects Your Wishes
Decide who’s with you during labor and whether you want time alone with your baby. Our team will help you create a plan that feels right emotionally, medically, and personally.
You’re Not Alone, We’re Here to Help!
Adoption is never easy. But when it’s done with respect and support, it can be a path toward healing, hope, and a brighter future for you and your baby.
Talking to us is free. Reaching out doesn’t mean you’re committing to anything. It means you’re exploring your options in a safe, confidential space.
Our caring team is ready to listen and help. Contact us if you would like to understand more about your unexpected pregnancy options. To contact us, call/text 800-333-5736. You can also get in touch with us through email.
POSITIVE ADOPTION LANGUAGE DISCLAIMER:
Please understand that these blogs are written in a way to use language that people use when searching for help with their adoption plans. Unfortunately, while all of us understand what positive adoption language means, most expectant moms who come to us at first do not understand what that means. The most common search term on the Internet for pregnant moms is “How do I give up my baby for adoption.” If we do not include those words in our blog posts and instead put “How do I create an adoption plan for my baby,” then our website will not show up in most expectant moms’ search results in Google.