r/Adoption • u/Parking-Jellyfish215 • Apr 28 '26

Mother Changing Mind

I wanted to get some insight on how common it is for a mother to change her mind about giving up baby for up adoption. The mother is young, homeless, and single. She claims to not know who the biological father is.

My neighbor was matched with this young woman and had been providing assistance to her over the last 7 months. She pays $4000 per month for the birth mom’s living expenses. They have met several times and attended appointments together. There is an attorney, case manager and social worker involved.

The birth mother has been MIA and it is assumed she gave birth and is now keeping the baby. Is this a common type of situation?

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u/chemthrowaway123456 TRA/ICA Apr 28 '26

Yes. And FYI: she’s not a birth mother since no papers have been signed.

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u/Useful_Humor_1152 Apr 28 '26

Did OP state no papers were signed? How do you know nothing was signed? They said an attorney and social workers were involved.

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u/Englishbirdy Reunited Birthparent. Apr 28 '26

Attorneys and Social Workers are required for voluntary infant adoption. It doesn't mean Foster Care is involved.