Finding out you’re pregnant when finances are tight can be frightening. Bills already feel like a stretch, and the idea of adding a child to the mix can seem impossible.
In a moment like that, abortion may start to look like your only way forward.
Before making a decision you cannot undo, take a breath. You have more choices than you may realize, and real help is available right here in Saline County.
Whether parenting or adoption feels closer to your heart, both come with support and valuable resources.
Keep reading to learn more and contact New Beginnings Pregnancy Center to schedule a free appointment to discuss your options.
Parenting
Choosing to raise your baby does not mean carrying every expense on your own. Many expectant mothers qualify for assistance that covers the basics while they work, study, or find their footing.
Programs that may be available to you include:
- Medicaid and prenatal medical coverage
- WIC for groceries, formula, and nutrition
- Housing and rent assistance
- Childcare subsidies during work or school
- Diapers, wipes, and baby supplies through local pregnancy centers
At New Beginnings Pregnancy Center, our free BrightCourse parenting education classes cover pregnancy, infancy, toddler care, and life skills.
After each lesson and quiz, you earn baby bucks to spend in our Blessing Store on diapers, wipes, clothing, formula, and other items for babies up to 24 months.
We can also help you connect with additional resources across our community.
Adoption
If you long to give your child a stable home but cannot picture parenting today, adoption is a loving choice.
The adoption agency or adoptive family typically covers your pregnancy-related medical care and delivery, and you may qualify for help with rent, groceries, and other monthly expenses.
Modern adoption also gives you a real voice in the process. As the birth mother, you choose the family, the type of adoption, and how involved you want to be in your child’s future.
The three common types include:
Open adoption: You select the adoptive family and decide how involved you want to be in your child’s life.
Semi-open adoption: You communicate with the family through a professional adoption agency while keeping your personal information private.
Closed adoption: There is no contact between you and the adoptive family, and the court seals the records.
Begin a New Chapter With Us
Being pregnant on a tight budget does not mean the end of your story. You deserve clear information and a place where you can ask questions and weigh your options without feeling pressured.
New Beginnings Pregnancy Center offers free and confidential pregnancy testing, a limited ultrasound, and options consultations so you can know exactly where you stand before making any decisions. You always have the final say.
Contact us today to schedule your confidential appointment.