Pregnancy Counseling and Case Management – DRAFT FOR REVIEW

Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County will assist you in exploring options of parenting, or if interested, pursuing an adoption plan. We have comprehensive services for clients who parent or who make alternate plans for their babies.

All services, from counseling to referrals to long-term support, are offered at no charge.

Free Services for All Pregnant Women

Licensed counseling for women, men and family members
Non-judgmental atmosphere to explore options, including adoption
One on one parenting education
Service referrals to meet medical, financial, education, nutrition, legal and housing needs
Help identify and build a support network
Regular meetings during pregnancy through post-birth time period
Services offered on-site for clients who are incarcerated or have transportation limitations

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Get In Touch

If you're pregnant and looking for help, referrals, or support, please contact us:

734.971.9781, ext. 321 or 412 or [email protected]

If you decide to pursue an adoption plan ...

The key word describing open adoption is empowerment. As a birth parent, you are empowered to choose your child’s future family from a pool of applicants. Adoptive families are empowered knowing they have approval and support of the birth parents. Lastly, the children involved grow up knowing that they are valued by all the adults in their lives.

Related link: See Families Ready to Adopt

Open Adoption is…

Birth parents choosing, meeting and developing a lifelong relationship with the adoptive family
Adoptive and birth parents creating a mutually agreeable plan to communicate regarding the child
Mutual respect for all involved in the adoption circle
On-going education and resources for birth and adoptive families
Clear because birth parents relinquish parental rights but the relationship is maintained throughout life

Adoption is Lifelong…

Adoption is a journey affecting birth parents, adoptive parents and adoptees alike. CSSW understands the unique challenges for each member of the adoption circle and provides ongoing support for all involved.

If you decide to pursue an adoption plan, CSSW will…

Provide information about adoption as a lifelong process
Support you in choosing and meeting the adoptive family
Assist you in redefining your role with the child
Encouraging you to name, feed and hold your child in the hospital
Foster the belief that children have the right to have their birth parent(s) involved in their lives forever
Provide extensive post-birth counseling and life-long support groups

If you decide to parent ...

Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County is committed to helping pregnant women explore the option of parenting by looking at ways to remove any barriers that stand in the way of parenting.

If you decide to parent, CSSW will…