Looking for pregnancy support?
Call or text our 24/7 on-call phone line 469-418-4518 to speak with a social worker. Or, you can use this form to request an appointment. We can help with:
Options Counseling, including Adoption Planning
We’re here to support you and your child.
Planning for a pregnancy can feel overwhelming. We’re here as a calm, understanding resource while you decide if parenting or adoption is the right path for you and your child.
We pledge to
Work one-on-one with you to explore all your options
Empower and never pressure you
Help you create a parenting or adoption plan
Connect you with helpful resources in the community, including maternal medical care at our clinic, CeCe’s Place
Welcome and respect people of all cultures, faiths, identities and experiences
What is options counseling?
We know that planning for pregnancy can sometimes include many difficult decisions that require careful consideration. Options counseling allows you to explore the support networks, short-term and long-term goals, financial priorities, and emotional considerations for you and your baby. Some people know that parenting is the right choice for their family; other people choose adoption. Some people consider both at the same time. We are here to support you throughout this conversation.
For people who wish to learn about adoption, we discuss your options for Open Adoption, honoring your child’s cultural identity, and the legal processes of adoption planning.
Meet our waiting adoptive families:
We are a loving, married couple with a warm, stable home and hearts ready to grow. Family means everything to us, and we cherish time spent cooking together, traveling, and celebrating life’s little moments. We promise a child unconditional love, encouragement, laughter, and opportunity. We deeply respect your courage and would be honored to provide a safe, joyful, and supportive life for your child.
Hi! We are Chris and Melody. We didn't meet the traditional way - we met online and have been making everyday moments fun ever since. Our Arlington home is filled with good food, evening walks, and playtime with our fluffy sidekick, Baozi. Chris is thoughtful and patient; Melody is creative and full of positive energy. We found each other in an unconventional way and hope to meet our baby that way too - through adoption, with love, respect and gratitude for you.
Based in a family-friendly Dallas neighborhood, we live by values of equity and service. As partners who prioritize love and laughter, we aim to build a family rooted in humor and curiosity. We are fully committed to transracial, open adoption, supported by a massive extended family. We promise to honor a child's unique heritage and ensure they always feel profoundly loved by us, our diverse community, and you.
Our family of three loves being outdoors, traveling, and spending quality time together. We have been married for ten years and are grateful to have a strong, supportive family. The thought of welcoming another child into our family and seeing our five-year-old son Bo become a big brother fills us with so much joy! We want you to know how much we respect you and support your decision, whatever you choose. We feel incredibly honored to be considered by you to love and care for your baby.
We are overjoyed and beyond excited by the idea of adding a child to our lives. We live just south of Dallas where we built a home full of warmth, laughter and room to grow. Our lives have a few constants – homemade meals, being outdoors, and a lot of Disney magic. We have so much respect for you and the love behind every thought you’re putting into your baby’s future. In our home, your child will always know they are deeply loved and that their story began with YOU.
For those who choose to parent, Hope Cottage offers supportive services, including connection to prenatal care, preparation for childbirth, education to support your child’s development, materials assistance, and one-on-one case management as you navigate the parenting journey. Click the link below to learn about our parenting guidance and support programs.
Comprehensive birth parent support includes:
Connection to prenatal care and other vital services
Extensive information and counsel needed to select the adoptive family for you and your child
Financial and residential assistance for those who qualify
Legal representation and assistance with complex birth father issues
Counseling support after the adoption is completed
Educational and career assistance to ensure that you have a bright and fulfilling future
We’re here to help.
Call or text our 24/7, on-call phone line 469-418-4518
or fill out this form to contact a counselor:
Why trust Hope Cottage? We’ve empowered women to make informed decisions about their pregnancies and children’s futures for more than 100 years. We’re small, local and have no religious affiliation, so we personalize our services to you and your values.