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What Are Your Future Goals?
Often times, AAU comes into your life unexpectedly, but we are trained to help you navigate life’s challenges and offer support where we can. Our services begin with an unplanned pregnancy but do not have to end there. We want to see every person succeed and find happiness in their lifetime.
Making decisions about an unplanned pregnancy is not easy. Knowing you have support is an important factor while considering your options. You do not have to be alone. Individuals who can discuss their feelings may more easily come to terms with their decision and be able to integrate the experience into their lives. Seek out friends, support groups, birth parents, or understanding counselors in order to have a safe place to communicate feelings, ask questions, and explore options.
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All About U (AAU) Navigator
An adoption professional will work closely and confidentially with expectant mothers to explore reasons for adoption and alternative options. Talking to our adoption professional isn't a promise to choose adoption. They are there as a resource. Ask your questions without holding back. This is your child and your decision.
Community Resources
AAU navigators will help connect you to resources in your community that provide support for:
-Homelessness/insecure housing
-Food insecurity
-Substance abuse
-Medical support
-Mental Health
-Prenatal care
-Transportation
-Education
-Employment
Friends & Family
One of your first steps may include talking to the baby’s father and to your family about the pregnancy to learn if they are willing to help. Let them in on what you’re thinking. Feeling supported and having a network of understanding friends outside of your family is very important as well. It’s good to have another person you can talk to about what you’re learning and what questions you still have. If you cannot turn to the baby’s father, family or friends, let us connect you with a support professional for a confidential, free consultation any time of the day or night.
Birth Mothers
We can connect you to someone who has made the choice you are considering. Ask her questions about her experience while keeping in mind that everyone’s story is different. She made the best decision for her child at that time in her life.
Support Groups
Talking to others who are making or have made an unplanned pregnancy decision may be helpful. You can learn how they considered their options, who helped them and how they are dealing with their decision. Once you have made your plan, they will be able to support you in a way that your family and friends can’t.
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Contact Coleen
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Email
coleen@aauadoptions.org
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Pregnancy Packet
FREE Pregnancy Packet available to order