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There are several kinds of adoption procedures:

A. Accredited organizations: Accredited organizations (Agency Adoptions) will put the adopted family through careful screening processes. This is a great way of ensuring that the child will end up in a loving and safe home.

B. Independent Adoptions: This allows the biological parent to have some control of where the child will end up. This can be emotional and the biological parent will find it harder to have trust with the adopted parents.

C. Open Adoption: This adoption allows the adopted parent and the biological parent to keep in touch mainly through letters and photographs. The addresses between parents are not exchanged. The information is sent to the agency first.

It is important to educate yourself by calling an Adoptive Lawyer in your area. They will put everything on the table and explain in full detail your options and rights.

3. Keeping the baby: If you decide to keep the baby, one must evaluate the changes in their lives. Working, going or having to quit school, being unable to go out with friends, and family changes.

Whatever your options are, make sure your choice is what you truly want. The choices we make in life will be a choice we will have to live with for the rest of our lives.

WHERE TO FIND HELP:

Planned Parenthood Ottawa 1390 Prince of Wales Drive, Suite 409 Ottawa, Ontario Canada K2C 3N6 (613) 226-3234

Teen Help http://www.vpp.com/teenhelp

Alan Guttmacher Institute 120 Wall Street New York, NY 10005 (212) 248-1111

Canadian Abortion Rights Action League (CARAL) One Nicholas Street, Suite 726 Ottawa, Ontario Canada, KIN 7B7 (613) 789-9956

A Call for Help 1-800-537-2229 Adoption Network http://www.adoption.org

Note: Always consult with a parent before making any decisions. Call your local Planned Parenthood, Gynecologist, and Lawyer. Research and educate oneself before making any decisions.

This article is for Educational Use only.

Research information: Straight Talk about Teen Pregnancy by Paula Edelson and Life Issues: Teenage Pregnancy by Marshall Cavendish.

The copyright of the article Teen Pregnancy Options in Teenage Mothers is owned by Teresa Brouwer. Permission to republish Teen Pregnancy Options in print or online must be granted by the author in writing.

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