If you have made an adoption plan for your child, you might have feelings or questions that only other birth parents may be able to answer. The following are some support groups for you to connect with.
(Last updated December 21, 2022)
Adoption Choice Inc. Online Birth Parent Support Group
Contact: Angie Flannery
Phone: 920-499-2787
Email: angie@adoptionchoiceinc.org
Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/568600779868655/
This is a private Facebook page where birth mothers can ask questions, post comments, or talk about what is going on in their lives. It is completely private, and only approved members can read, view, and post comments.
Birth Mom Missions
An online public Facebook page that supports all birth mothers during and after the adoption process.
Birth Mother Retreat
Contact: Jennifer Layton
Phone: 414-771-2881 x4167
Email: jlayton@ccmke.org
An annual retreat for birth mothers is typically held each spring in Wisconsin Dells. Free-to-attend event; scholarships are available to offset travel and lodging expenses.
Birthmothers4Adoption Blog
Website: http://birthmothers4adoption.blogspot.com/
This blog is a good resource for birth mothers considering making an adoption plan and for hopeful adoptive parents, as well.
Birth Parent Support Group
A faith-based support group for birth mothers and fathers who have chosen adoption for their children. Group time includes sharing, processing grief and loss, and encouragement. Meetings are held every other month at Hales Corners Lutheran Church. Please RSVP to 414-529-6700 if you plan on attending. (See our calendar of events for upcoming meeting dates.)
Concerned United Birthparents, Inc. (CUB)
Website: http://cubirthparents.org/
A national organization focused on birthparents, their experiences, healing, and wisdom. They offer an online forum that is open to anyone who has been touched by adoption to engage in discussion around adoption. In addition, they facilitate an annual retreat and provide links to additional resources.
Rise Magazine
Website: http://www.risemagazine.org/
Stories by parents facing involvement with the child welfare system.
Tied At the Heart
Website: http://www.tiedattheheart.com/
This group is dedicated to providing birth-parent support. They work to facilitate healing retreats throughout the United States and believe that no birth parent should feel alone or unsupported in their post-permanency placement journey.
Touched By Adoption
Contact: Jeri
Website: www.facebook.com/groups/150583321694007
County: Eau Claire
A group for anyone touched by adoption, including adult adoptees and birth parents. Meets the 3rd Tuesday of every other month, 6:00-8:00 PM in the Eau Claire area.
Wisconsin Adoption and Permanency Support Program Birth Parent Support Group
Contacts:
Karla Meyer: karla@wisapsp.org
Jessica Wright: jessica@wisapsp.org
Christy Reppe: christy@wisapsp.org
Find more details or information by contacting any of the individuals above, referring to the events section of the Wisconsin Adoption & Permanency Support Facebook page, or visiting the Wisconsin Adoption & Permanency Support website.
Additional Birth Parent Resources
- Impact of Adoption on Birth Parents and Relatives
- 5 Things that Helped Me Get Through the Year I Placed My Baby for Adoption
- Birth Parents & Adoptive Parents Support Page (Facebook)
- Educational Scholarships
- Blogs
