Financial Assistance

Assistance with living expenses may be available for birth parents, depending on the laws in your state. While adoption laws vary in each state, many states allow adoptive families to assist birth parents with expenses related to the pregnancy. These expenses are designed to supplement other income, and can help with items such as maternity clothing, medical bills, transportation to doctor's visits, food, housing, etc. It's important to feel very confident in your adoption decision before accepting living assistance. Your Adoption Specialist can work with you to create a budget based on your needs.

Type of Cost	Description	Type in Cost Estimate
Rent or Mortgage Payment	One of the most important expenses for anyone is the rent or house payment. It is important that you have a place to stay where you can relax and feel safe during your pregnancy. These costs vary depending on in what area of the country you live. If you plan to relocate during your pregnancy, this cost may change.	$
Medical Expenses	Equally important is the need for regular visits to the doctor and qualified medical care throughout your pregnancy. The risks involved should you not receive regular care by a doctor make this expense essential. The largest expense is usually incurred during delivery, when costs can reach into the tens of thousands	$
Utilities	For you and your baby's health, the utility payments must be kept up. Included in these expenses are electricity, natural gas, water, sewage and telephone.	$
Gas or Travel Expenses	The cost of getting yourself to and from the doctor, the grocery store and other necessary trips are expenses that should be included.	$
Clothing	Maternity clothing is more available and stylish than ever before. Although you don't have to have the latest fashions, you do need to have comfortable clothing that isn't tight or restricting. These costs may increase as you get further along and wearing the clothing you have now is no longer possible.	$
Food	Eating healthy is a must when pregnant. It is normal for your appetite to increase during your pregnancy, so your grocery costs will probably increase, as well.	$
Other		$
Total pregnancy related costs that you may be able to get assistance with per month should you choose to make an adoption plan.		$

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Financial Assistance