BIRTH PARENT ADOPTION RIGHTS

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The right to participate in all phases of the adoption planning.

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The right to select the family you want to parent your child.

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The right to have a full set of options in selecting an adoptive family for your baby.

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The right to meet and interview as many prospective adoptive families as you need to in order to make the best decision for you and your baby.

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The right to see the home and environment in which your child will be raised.

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The right to receive ongoing counseling and support throught the adoption process and following the birth of your baby.

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The right to ask questions of the adopting family.

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The right to see, hold and spend time with your baby at birth.

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The right to request ongoing information and contact with the adopting family through direct visits, letters, picture exchanges, or phone calls.

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The right to request financial assistance with adoption and pregnancy related expenses, I.e. medical care, maternity clothes, living expenses, transportation, and counseling services.

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The right to an open and honest relationship with the adopting family.

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The right to be treated with dignity and respect for your loving decision.