An unplanned pregnancy is stressful. But we’re here to help.

We started Ohala’ Adoptions to provide free help and a positive option for unplanned pregnancies. We know that choosing whether or not to place your child for adoption is challenging—but we’re here to help you navigate all of the feelings and questions you’re now facing.

Here are some questions to consider when deciding between parenting or placing your child for adoption:

Are you mentally, physically, and emotionally stable enough to provide a steady home for your child—not just now, but also in the future?
Can you financially provide for your child? If not, do you know resources available to you?
If you parent, what relationship will your child have with the birth father?
Will that relationship (or lack thereof) harm the child, physically or emotionally?
What is your support system like?
What are your hopes for your child?
Is your current living situation a healthy and stable environment for your child?

If you decide to place a child for adoption (before or after birth), we can help.

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We provide free services for pregnant women who need help navigating the adoption process. Our goal is to make things as easy as possible—so you can focus on keeping you and your baby healthy.

We can help you find a wonderful family that will feel love and gratitude for your priceless gift to them.

If you’re interested in placing your child, or just have questions about adoption, please contact us at any time by calling 671-688-HOPE (4673) or by emailing contact@ohalaadoptions.org.

Birth mothers do not pay for any adoption services.

Some things to know when considering adoption:

Open Adoption vs. Closed Adoption

Adoption doesn’t have to mean saying goodbye to your child forever. Most adoptions have some level of openness—meaning that the birth parents, adoptive parents, and adoptee have some type and frequency of communication. We can help guide these discussions and make sure you are completely comfortable with the adoption parameters.
What is Relinquishment?

Relinquishment, in terms of adoption, means that a birth parent is voluntarily terminating his or her parental rights to his or her child so that the child may be adopted. (There is also involuntary termination of parental rights, but for the purposes of a pregnant woman considering adoption, those do not apply.)
Your Rights as a Birth Parent

It’s important to understand your rights in the adoption process to protect yourself and your child. Until you place your child with the adoptive family, you are your child’s legal parent and you control what happens to your child. This means you determine any medical decisions for your child and also have a say in choosing which family to place your child with. After you sign over your parental rights to the adoptive parents, you are no longer the legal parent of your child.
Birth fathers have rights too. If you know the birth father, he should be consulted before placing your child up for adoption.
It’s Your Choice

This decision is completely your choice. Until you terminate your parental rights, your baby is yours. At any point up to the finalization, you can change your mind. You should feel confident about your decision. Adoption is a permanent decision for you and your child.
Prenatal Care

Regardless of whether you choose to parent or place your child for adoption, it is important that you receive the prenatal care you need to ensure the health of you and your baby. You and your child’s health and wellness will be determined by your diet, regular visits to the doctor, and your lifestyle choices.