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Pregnancy and Parenting Resources We know that a pregnancy can be unplanned and that you may not be prepared to parent at this time of your life. We are here to help.  We hope that you will allow us to be part of your support system. For over eighty years we have been supporting women who have experienced unplanned pregnancies.  We help you with issues related to continuing a relationship with the child's birthfather, the need for housing, health care, food, clothing and legal assistance. Only you can make a decision about what is in you and your child's best interest; we are simply here to help provide you with information, resources and support in making your decision. In the words of an adoptive parent: Marywood matched us with an amazing couple that loved the miracle they had created.  They loved her so much, they chose not to parent her – to afford her a better life. The miracle that they created is truly a gift from God.  We experience God’s grace every moment we are with her.  We think of our daughter’s birthparents every day.  They are angels sent by God to protect her physically (during her first nine months) and spiritually (for the rest of her life).  We are forever thankful for the time we got to spend with them prior to placement.  We got to know them as friends and fell in love with them as family.    This is the only adoption where we got to meet the birthfather.  He is a brave, proud, courageous and loving man.  We will always share with our daughter how unique and special he is.  Against societal norms and family pressures, he chose to do what was best for his child.  We are humbled by his strength and faith.  We are honored to have been selected by he and the birthmother.  What a blessing it was for us to witness their love for each other and their first-born child first hand.  We will forever share these memories with our daughter.       Marywood offers you: Confidentiality Support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Financial assistance Parenting resources Individualized adoption planning Therapist to provide counseling Post adoption services Prenatal and parenting classes  Considering the option of parenting or making an adoption plan is probably one of the most important decisions that you will ever make.  The choice to parent a child means a lifelong commitment. Marywood invites you to discuss your options to parent or make an adoption plan. You can contact Marywood's pregnancy counselor by calling 1-800-251-5433 or email us at pregnancy@marywood.org .....want to learn more?