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Here are answers to some of our most frequently asked questions about a place to stay and about medical expenses.

Do you have a place for birthmothers to stay?

Yes, we have Christian families (Shepherding Homes) with whom she can live for the duration of her pregnancy.  We also have information about Maternity Homes in the Houston area.

What are the expectations of a birthmother who stays in a shepherding home?

New Life policy states that a birthmother may stay with the family for the duration of her pregnancy.  After making an adoption plan for her child, she may return to the Shepherding Home for two (2) weeks.  If she chooses to parent she must make other living arrangements before being discharged from the hospital.  Our goal is to help a birthmother plan for the future of herself and her child.

Will the birthmother’s medical costs be covered by the agency or the adoptive parents or both?

If the child is placed for adoption through New Life, medical costs not covered by insurance will be paid by the agency.

If the adoption agency helps with the birthmother’s expenses, what would that include?

Any assistance would be provided by the agency and would be limited to pregnancy-related costs.  Texas Licensing Standards are very specific about the kinds of expenses we are allowed to provide.

If the birthparent keeps the baby, does she repay New Life?

“An agency providing adoption services must not require repayment from a birthparent for any services if the birthparent chooses not to relinquish a child for adoption.” As a child-placing agency we cannot require that s/he repay us, but we would gladly accept any reimbursement paid on their behalf.  This will enable New Life to continue to help others in need.

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