Pregnant? You may be wondering what to do now. The CAS staff has had a lot of practice in helping people answer questions about pregnancy and questions about what do you do next. These are seven of the most frequently asked questions, but you may have a number of others. If you do, please pick up your phone and call us!

What if I don't have a car, or don't live near Ogden or Salt Lake?
How can adoption be good for me and my baby?
I don't think I want to place my baby for adoption, can I still get counseling?
Can the baby's father or our families be involved in the counseling?
Will I be pressured into adoption?
Can I choose a family for my baby?
After the adoption, will I ever see my baby again?

Q. What if I don't have a car, or don't live near Ogden or Salt Lake?

A. A CAS caseworker will come to your home or meet with you at the location of your choice, regardless of where you live.

 

Q. How can adoption be good for me and my baby?

A. If you are not ready to be a parent for any reason, adoption is a positive option that allows you to give your baby a stable life.

 

Q: I don't think I want to place my baby for adoption, can I still get counseling?

A: Yes, we will help you plan for your future as a parent.

 

Q: Can the baby's father or our families be involved in the counseling?

A: CAS offers counseling to everyone who may be impacted by your pregnancy. However, we will keep your case confidential.

 

Q: Will I be pressured into adoption?

A: No. Your caseworker will give you information on your options, and will work with you to help you make decisions that you feel are best for you and your baby.

 

Q. Can I choose a family for my baby?

A. Yes. You can choose from a register of couples who have been screened and approved by CAS. To see the families who are waiting to adopt please visit our Family Registry.. We can also help you if you have already chosen an acquaintance with whom you may wish to place your baby (See Designated Adoption).

 

Q: After the adoption, will I ever see my baby again?

A: CAS encourages openness in relationships between adoptive families and birth parents. The openness in your adoption would be negotiated between you and the adoptive family. Occasional visits with birth parents and the adoptive family are not uncommon. At the very least, you will receive a letter and pictures every year until your child turns 18. You are welcome to write letters in return.

Call Children's Aid Society at 393-8671 in the Ogden area or toll-free at 1-800-273-8671.