Helpful Resources for Single Mothers: Your Options

While being unexpectedly pregnant is a challenge in itself, it can be even more difficult when you aren’t in a relationship. Factors like lack of support from a partner and limited finances may make you feel uncertain about the future. 

Though you may be in a difficult situation, know there is hope and several helpful resources for single mothers. Life Line will help you learn about your options in a free and confidential environment. You can explore which is best for you and make an empowered decision. 

What Are Your Options for Resources for Single Mothers?

While it’s true that abortion is an option, it’s good to consider all options and identify any concerns you have. 

For example, you may feel parenting is impossible as a single mother. Or perhaps adoption sounds too emotionally difficult. These fears are valid, so learning everything possible about all of your options is crucial before deciding. 

Parenting 

Raising a child can be a beautiful but complex journey. It’s natural to worry or be anxious about parenting, especially if the baby’s father is uninvolved. 

Consider your support system and helpful resources for single mothers you have. Can you rely on others to provide help as needed? Do you have a stable job and living situation? These questions may invite some anxiety, but the answers can help you decide. 

More single mother assistance resources exist than you may think, including:

• WIC (The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children): Receive free food, lactation support, health care referrals, and more if you qualify. This program is offered to pregnant women and moms with children up to age 5. 
• Medicaid: You may qualify for low-cost or free health insurance, depending on your income. 
• Maternity Homes: if you are struggling to find housing or facing homelessness because of your pregnancy, Maternity Homes are a great option that can help to get you on your feet! 
• Material aid and community referrals: Struggling to afford rent, medical payments, etc.? Life Line Pregnancy Center can help you find community resources who can help while also helping with diapers & formula. 
• Ongoing emotional support: Feeling overwhelmed? Our center is here for you. You won’t navigate this parenting journey alone.

Adoption

If you wish to continue your pregnancy but cannot parent, there is another option. Adoption can provide the peace of mind you deserve while also aligning with your needs. 

As the birth mother, you’ll never pay for medical or adoption-related expenses. Choosing to place a child for adoption is a selfless choice, and you can participate in every step of the process. 

If you wish, you can shape your child’s future by selecting the adoptive family. You’ll also choose which adoption plan best suits your lifestyle and preferences:

• Open adoption: Establish a relationship with the child and adoptive family through regular communication. 
• Semi-open adoption: Connect with the adoptive family, but do so through a third party like an adoption attorney or agency.
• Closed adoption: Maintain complete privacy with this option. Your identity and that of the adoptive family will remain confidential.

Adoption is a major decision and can create some unique emotional challenges. You’ll need to speak with trusted adoption professionals before making this choice.

Speak to Life Line Pregnancy Center and determine whether this could be the best option. We’ll provide you with information and referrals to reputable agencies.

Need More Information?

Request an appointment today.  You’ll receive the free and confidential services you need to learn about all your options.