She may select a single adoptive parent, a newly married couple, or a family with other children in the home. The average age of the adoptive families is between 38 and 45. Linda has represented families of a wide variety of religious and ethnic backgrounds. She has also worked successfully with adoptive families with medical and physical challenges in their background. Finding themselves pregnant at a time when they are not ready to parent, the majority of birthmothers are serious in their consideration of an adoption plan.
Some women are single with no children pursuing educational or career goals.
Others are single or divorced parents raising one or more children. They come from a variety of backgrounds and range in age from 13 to 40 years. While many have had no pre-natal care during the early months of their pregnancy, they are usually in good health and forthright about their complete social and medical histories. You will know the total estimated expenses involved in any proposed adoption before you are committed to proceed. Some birthmothers have insurance or MediCal to cover medical care and delivery charges.