Adoption Services

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Life can be unpredictable and confusing sometimes, but you are not alone. If you’re experiencing an unexpected pregnancy and are unsure about the future, it can help to know your options to make the best decision for you.

Catholic Charities Pregnancy & Parenting Support team is here to help. We work with expectant mothers/parents of all ethnicities and backgrounds, supporting you as you make the decision that’s right for you. Call us today to learn more about our Pregnancy & Parenting Support program and Adoption Services.

Expectant Parents

An unplanned pregnancy does not mean your life is over. We know how difficult and confusing this time can be, especially for brave mothers going through an unexpected pregnancy alone and without support. We are here for you.

Many women choose open adoption as a loving option for their baby’s future, seeking an option that allows birth mothers to be a part of their child’s life while still pursuing their own future goals, like finishing school or pursuing career aspirations. Some expectant parents choose adoption because they are not able to provide for their child without the support of a partner or family. If you feel that you’re out of options, know that adoption is still another option for you.

Are you seeking an adoptive family who will love, care for, and look like your child or, someone who can provide the love, care, and cultural upbringing you want for your child? Visit our Options in Adoption page to learn more about your options

Adoptive Families

Prospective adoptive parents seek to open their hearts and loving home to a child and make their family whole through adoption. An Adoption Caseworker walks alongside the Forever Families, from the application and vetting process through child placement with a family as they grow and develop.

“Catholic Charities has been unbelievably supportive doing this whole process. They really helped us manage the emotional valleys and peaks along the journey.”

-Allison, Adoptive Family

*Meet Our Families Looking to Adopt Meet Our Families Looking To Adopt (ccmke.org)

Contact us for more information:

Jennifer Layton, MSW, APSW
Director of Child Welfare Services
414-771-2881 Ext. 4167
jlayton@ccmke.org

Please contact for adoption inquiries

A FOREVER FAMILY THROUGH CATHOLIC CHARITIES

For three years, Jessica and Matt eagerly awaited to adopt their first child when Austin and Tyler became part of their family. Feeling blessed to be chosen by Austin and Tyler’s birth mom, Jessica and Matt were thrilled to become a family of four. “Adoption has been an emotional journey with many ups and downs, but when we got the call that we were chosen, it was the most beautiful gift.” Austin and Tyler recently became adoptive big brothers to a baby girl, Emily, whose birth mom chose their family for her baby girl. “We still pinch ourselves when we tell people that we have three children,” Matt and Jessica shared, expressing gratitude for their children and those who have helped them on the journey to building their family.

“We will forever be grateful to both birth moms, and we are thankful for the social workers at Catholic Charities who have supported us throughout our journey to becoming a family of five over the past six years.”

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