When people think about adoption, they often focus on what happens after the baby is born. But many women have a more immediate question: How am I supposed to pay for this pregnancy? If you’re worried about rent, groceries, medical bills, or other day-to-day expenses, it’s understandable to wonder what help may be available.
Schedule a free, confidential appointment at The Hope Bridge Pregnancy Resource Center to discuss your options and learn what support might look like in your situation.
What Texas Law Allows
Licensed child-placing agencies in Texas may provide financial assistance to expectant mothers who qualify for reasonable and necessary pregnancy-related living expenses, legal costs, and certain postpartum expenses, as permitted under Texas law.
Before assisting, the agency must evaluate the woman’s financial need and document the support it provides. This assistance is designed to help with pregnancy-related expenses and is not payment for placing a child for adoption. Texas law prohibits offering or accepting payment in exchange for an adoption.
What Kind of Help Is Typically Available
Depending on your circumstances, this assistance can include:
- Prenatal and delivery-related medical care
- Housing or rent during pregnancy
- Groceries and everyday living costs
- Transportation to appointments
- Maternity clothing
- Legal costs related to your adoption plan
Every situation looks different, and a licensed child-placing agency oversees the details so everything stays within Texas law.
Building an Adoption Plan That Fits You
Expense assistance is only one part of an adoption plan. You also decide how much contact you want with the adoptive family, whether that’s an open, semi-open, or closed adoption. It may be helpful to start with a free pregnancy test at The Hope Bridge. If your test is positive, you may qualify for an ultrasound free of charge to learn more about your pregnancy, including how far along you are, before considering your next steps.
From there, our advocates can share what adoption looks like in Wylie and connect you with a licensed child-placing agency that can evaluate what financial assistance you may qualify for.
We Can Help
Facing pregnancy costs on top of an already significant decision is a lot to carry by yourself. Schedule your free appointment at The Hope Bridge Pregnancy Resource Center to get real answers about your options, including what expense assistance may be available to you.