Considering Adoption?
If you’re pregnant and thinking about adoption, we’re here to support you—without pressure and without judgment. You can call or text our office at 812-336-8300, or text our confidential line at 812-322-6221. You can also visit Heartland Adoption Agency, LCPA to learn more.
We understand that every situation is different. Some pregnancies involve circumstances like substance use, housing instability, financial hardship, domestic violence, DCS involvement, or simply timing that doesn’t feel right. Whatever your reason, you deserve to feel heard and supported.
There are many families in Indiana and across the U.S. ready to welcome a child with love—regardless of prenatal care, drug exposure, or age. We work with adoptive families who are prepared and eager to provide safe, stable homes.
What Is an Adoption Plan?
Creating an adoption plan gives you control and protects your right to make decisions for your child. It also ensures that the hospital and DCS are informed in advance, which can help avoid state involvement at delivery—especially if there’s a history of substance use or prior DCS contact. We walk you through every step so you feel confident and empowered.
What Happens After the Plan?
Most birth mothers choose to meet the adoptive family before birth, though it’s entirely up to you. You’ll have the option to select the adoptive family yourself, and most of our placements include open adoption, where you continue to receive updates and maintain contact as agreed upon between you and the adoptive parents.
Who Are the Adopting Parents?
Our adoptive families come from Indiana and across the country—there’s no requirement to choose a family from Indiana. We’ve placed children with loving families in Texas, California, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and beyond. Many of these families are open to adopting infants exposed to drugs or placed after birth.
What About the Birth Father?
In Indiana, a birth mother is not required to name the father. Unless the father is married to the birth mother, he must legally preserve his rights. In most cases, consent from an unnamed or uninvolved father is not legally required for adoption. We’ll explain your rights and responsibilities clearly so you feel protected at every step.