Catholic Charities seeks to be a supportive and trusted resource for all pregnant women. We have been offering our support, counseling and education to women for more than thirty years.
Catholic Charities strives to provide a nurturing environment for any pregnant woman to freely make the best decision for her baby. We believe that adoption is a decision made in love.
Services Offered
- Counseling is provided at no cost to the pregnant woman throughout the decision-making process.
- Support is provided during labor and delivery if requested.
- Ongoing counseling and support is provided after the placement of the baby or if a mother decides to parent the child.
- Newborn baby items are available to women who choose to parent.
- Counseling and support is offered to birth fathers and extended family members.
The Adoption Process
- The birth mother selects an adoptive family from the pool of approved, certified waiting families.
- The birth mother can meet the adoptive couple before the birth of the baby.
- The birth mother can maintain an open relationship with the adoptive family according to her desire for openness.
- The baby is usually placed directly with the adoptive couple from the hospital.
Other information
- Catholic Charities is a licensed adoption agency , under the supervision of the California State Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing. We have been licensed for over 20 years.
- Catholic Charities has placed over 380 babies in adoptive homes.
- Catholic Charities conducts a thorough background check on all prospective adoptive couples.
- Catholic Charities is a Foster Family Agency that can provide brief transitional foster care for babies when new mothers are undecided about making an adoption plan.
- Catholic Charities strives to maintain the highest ethical standards in adoption practice.
Next Steps
- Call Catholic Charities for an appointment at 619 231-2828 or 800 CARE-002 and ask for the Central Intake Coordinator in the Pregnancy and Adoption Services Department.
- Appointments can be arranged Monday to Friday at Catholic Charities or a location convenient to you.
