If you are convinced that you can not raise a child yourself, adoption is the most selfless act of love that you, as a mother, could give your child. It is much different than in the past. You have more control over the process and may have the opportunity to choose a family for your child, if you so desire.
Don’t think of adoption as “giving up” your child - rather, it is giving your baby the wonderful gift of life and the opportunity to grow up and become whomever they are destined to be. Did you know that these famous people were adopted as children? - John Lennon, Steve Jobs, Eric Clapton, Nelson Mandela, Jessie Jackson, Jamie Foxx, Simone Biles, “Snooki” Polizzi, Nicole Richie, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Colin Kaepernick, Michael Oher, Daunte Culpepper, and Alonzo Mourning.
In addition, you are also giving a wonderful gift to your child’s adoptive parents – perhaps fulfilling a lifelong dream because they may not have the ability to have a child of their own
In Illinois -
Thrive Metro East - Godfrey
Phone: 618.466.1690 or text... 25827 FREETESTIL
Website: https://thrivemetroeast.org
Address: 4854 N Alby Rd, Godfrey, IL 62035
Hours: Mon, Thu: 9am-5pm | Tue: 10am-5pm / 5pm - 7pm by apt. | Fri: 9am-4pm
Services: Free Pregnancy Testing, Free Ultrasound, Free STD Testing, Medical Referrals, Supplies, Counseling, Adoption Referral, Reproductive Loss, Adoption Referral.
Bond County Pregnancy Support Center - Greenville
Phone: 618-664-3799 | Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Website: https://bcpregnancy.weebly.com/about.html
Address: 116 S. Second St., Greenville IL 62246
Hours: Mon-Thu: 10am-2pm
Services: Free pregnancy testing, Peer counseling and friendship, Education on pregnancy, abortion and alternatives; Housing for homeless clients with Christian families; Clothing and furnishings for both mother and baby; Information on breastfeeding; Referrals for adoption and foster care; Referrals for medical care, legal assistance, childbirth classes, continuing education and social services; Abstinence education and counseling; Resource library of videos, books and brochures.
Relevant Pregnancy Options Center - Highland
Phone: 618.654.3732 | Text: 636.587.0440
Website: https://www.relevantoptions.org/Services
Address:2653 Plaza Drive, Highland, IL 62249
Hours: Mon-Thu: 9am-5pm
Services: Free Lab-quality pregnancy testing, Parenting Resources and Classes, Abortion Education, Adoption Information, Post-Abortion Support, Fatherhood Support, Material Support.
Hope Pregnancy Resource Center – Mt. Carmel
Phone: (618) 262-2636 | 24/7 Helpline: 800.712.4357
Website: https://www.hopepregnancyresource.org/
Address: 612 Market St, Mt. Carmel, IL 62863
Hours: Tue, Wed & Thu: 10am-5pm
Services: Free Pregnancy Testing, Free Ultrasound, Peer Counseling, Options Information, STD/STI Information, Educational Classes, Parenting, Abstinence Education, Mom and Baby Supplies (Maternity, Infant Supplies, Clothing, Baby Items), Post Abortion Support, Community Referrals (Community, Medical, Adoption).
Life Network of Southern Illinois – Red Bud
Phone: 618.282.4225 | 24/7 Helpline: 800.712.4357
Website: https://www.mylifenet.org/about-us/our-center
Address: 324 N. Main Street, Red Bud, IL 62278
Hours: Mon-Tue: 9am–3pm | Thu: 9am–3pm
Services: Free Pregnancy Testing, Limited Ultrasounds, Limited STI Testing and Treatment, Pregnancy Options and Adoption Counseling, Parenting / Life Skills Classes, Baby Supplies, Abortion Recovery Program, Dads4Dads Mentoring Program, Community / Medical Resources, Abstinence Education.
Sparta Crisis Pregnancy Center - Sparta
Phone: 618.443.4935
Website: https://spartapregnancycenter.org/
Address: 121 N. Vine Street, Sparta, IL 62286
Hours: Mon: 1pm-5pm | Fri: 9am-1pm
Services: Pregnancy Testing, Material Aid, Peer Counseling, Community Referrals/Networking, Parenting Classes, Adoption Support, After Abortion Support.
Life Network of Southern Illinois - Waterloo
Phone: 618.939.4224 | 24/7 Helpline: 800.712.4357
Website: https://www.mylifenet.org/about-us/our-center
Address: 722 N. Market Street, Waterloo, IL
Hours: Tue–Thu: 8:30am-4:30pm | Friday: 8:30am-2pm
Services: Free Pregnancy Testing, Limited Ultrasounds, Limited STI Testing and Treatment, Pregnancy Options and Adoption Counseling, Parenting / Life Skills Classes, Baby Supplies, Abortion Recovery Program, Dads4Dads Mentoring Program, Community / Medical Resources, Abstinence Education.
In Missouri -
Hand 'n Hand Pregnancy Help Center - Barnhart
Phone: 636.464.8400 | 24/7 Phone/Text: 314.313.1794
Website: https://pregnancybarnhart.com/services/
Address:7024 US Hwy 61/67, Barnhart, MO 63012
Hours: Mon: 2pm-7pm | Wed 10am-2pm | Thu 2pm-7pm | Sat: 9am-Noon | Staff normally in office from 10:30am-3pm, Mon-Thu, and will take office calls.
Services: Pregnancy Testing, Ultrasound Services, Peer Counseling, Childbirth Preparation Classes, Parenting Classes, Community Referrals/Networking, Material Aid, Adoption Support, After Abortion Support
Thrive St. Louis - Bridgeton
Phone: 314.783.0211 or text... 25827 FREETESTIL
Website: https://thrivestlouis.org
Address: 11977 St Charles Rock Rd #132, Bridgeton, MO 63044
Hours: Mon, Tue, Wed: 9am - 5pm | Thu: 10am - 6pm | Fri: 9am - 3pm
Services: Free Pregnancy Testing, Free Ultrasound, Free STD Testing, Medical Referrals, Supplies, Counseling, Adoption Referral, Reproductive Loss, Adoption Referral
Nightlight Christian Adoptions / Missouri Adoption Agency - Hillsboro
Phone: 636.797.4100
Website: https://nightlight.org/im-pregnant/
Website: https://nightlight.org/missouri-adoption-agency/
Address: 10306 Business 21, Hillsboro, MO 63050
Services: Works with individuals and couples facing an unplanned pregnancy to help you learn about your options so you can make an informed decision about what is best for your baby and for you. Domestic Adoption, International Adoption, Snowflakes Embryo Adoption, Foster Care and Adoption, and Home Study Services.
Alternatives to Abortion - Jefferson City (MO Residents Only)
Phone: 800.835.5465
Website: https://dss.mo.gov/fsd/a2a/
Address: P.O. Box 1082, Jefferson City, MO 65102
Hours:
Services: Prenatal care and ultrasound services; Food, clothing and supplies related to pregnancy, newborn care and parenting; Case management; Childcare and infant care; Educational services; Establishing and promoting responsible paternity; Parenting skills; Housing and utilities; Transportation; Job training and placement; Adoption assistance; Medical and mental health care; Drug and alcohol testing and treatment; Domestic abuse protection
Womens Care Connect - Maryland Heights
Phone: 636.789.1320
Website: www.womenscareconnect.com
Address: 11780 Borman Drive Ste. 103, Maryland Heights, MO 63146
Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu: 9am - 4pm | Wed: 9am - 8pm | Fri: 9am - 12:pm
Services: Free Pregnancy Testing, Free Limited Obstetrical Ultrasound, Counseling / Education, Supplies for Babies, Supportive Services, Support Services Referral, Medical Referral, Adoption Referral / Assistance
Options for Women – Perryville
Phone: 573.547.3800 | Text: 573.880.5185
Website: https://optionsforwomenmo.com/
Address: 1019 N. Kingshighway, Perryville, MO 63775
Hours: Mon-Thu: 10am-4pm | Fri: 4pm-8pm
Services: Free Lab-Quality Pregnancy Testing, Free Limited Obstetrical Ultrasound, Confidential Counseling, Pregnancy Options, Support Services, Personalized Care Plan, Parenting Classes and Workshops for both men and women, Referral Network, Adoption Support
Options for Women – Ste. Genevieve
Phone: 573.883.1088 | Text: 573.880.5185
Website: https://optionsforwomenmo.com/
Address: 615 Kiefer St., Ste Genevieve, MO 63670
Hours: Mon-Thu: 10am-4pm | Evening appointments available
Services: Free Lab-Quality Pregnancy Testing, Free Limited Obstetrical Ultrasound, Confidential Counseling, Pregnancy Options, Support Services, Personalized Care Plan, Parenting Classes and Workshops for both men and women, Referral Network, Adoption Support
Bethany Christian Services - St. Louis
Phone: 314.781.6363
Website: https://bethany.org/locations/us/missouri/st-louis
Address: 1300 Hampton Ave, St. Louis, Missouri 63139
Services: Pregnancy Support, Infant Adoption in the U.S., Foster Care Adoption in the U.S., Safe Families for Children, Home Study and Post Release Services, Building Healthy Families.
Birthright of St. Louis - Main Office - St. Louis
Phone: 314.962.5300 or text... 314.361.0124
Website: www.birthrightstl.org
Address: 2525 S. Brentwood Blvd., Suite 102, St. Louis, MO 63144
Hours: Mon-Fri: 9:00am – 4:00pm | Sat: 9:00am – 1:00pm
Services: Free Pregnancy Testing, Free Limited Obstetrical Ultrasound, Counseling / Education, Supplies for Moms, Supplies for Babies, Financial Assistance, Supportive Services, Support Services Referral, Medical Referral, Adoption Referral / Assistance.
Good Shepherd Children and Family Services - St. Louis
Phone: 314.854.5700
Website: https://goodshepherdstl.org/pregnant-and-need-help/
Address: 1340 Partridge Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63130
Services: Adoption Service, Emergency Shelter, Medical Referrals, Prenatal, Counseling, Baby Items, Financial Assistance, Foster Care - Serves both young women aged 12-21 who have been referred, and young women who are pregnant and/or parenting and homeless. Specialized staff teaches young teen mothers parenting skills, life skills, and education.
Pregnancy Help Center - St. Louis
Phone: 314.894.9800
Website: https://thepregnancyhelpcenter.com/
Address: 4150 Crescent Dr., St. Louis, MO 63129
Hours: Mon: 1pm-7pm | Tue: 9am-3:00pm | Wed & Thu: 9am-3pm
Services: Free Pregnancy Testing, Free Limited Obstetrical Ultrasound, Counseling & Education on pregnancy, abortion, pregnancy options and parenting abortion, Baby supplies through the “Earn While You Learn” program, Post-Abortion Healing, Adoption Referrals
Thrive St. Louis City - St. Louis
Phone: 314.783.0478 or text... 25827 FREETESTIL
Website: https://thrivestlouis.org
Address: 4331 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108
Hours: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu: 9am - 5pm | Fri: 9am -3pm
Services: Free Pregnancy Testing, Free Ultrasound, Free STD Testing, Medical Referrals, Supplies, Counseling, Adoption Referral, Reproductive Loss, Adoption Referral
Thrive St. Louis - St. Peters
Phone: 636.278.1212 or text... 25827 FREETESTIL
Website: https://thrivestlouis.org
Address: 305A Mid Rivers Mall Dr, St Peters, MO 63376
Hours: Mon, Wed: 9am - 5pm | Tue: 10am - 6pm | Thu: 10am - 5pm | Fri: 9am - 3pm
Services: Free Pregnancy Testing, Free Ultrasound, Free STD Testing, Medical Referrals, Supplies, Counseling, Adoption Referral, Reproductive Loss, Adoption Referral
The Sparrow's Nest – St. Peters
Phone: 636.336.2534
Website: https://www.thesparrowsneststl.org/counseling-and-resources/
Website: https://www.thesparrowsneststl.org/long-term-housing/
Address: 6209 Mid Rivers Mall Drive #119, St. Peters, MO 63304
Hours: Mon – Thu: 9am-3pm | Fri: 9:30am-3pm
Services: Pregnancy Counseling, Long-term Housing, Adoption Support