Adoption Help for Birth Mothers in Utah

Adoption help for birth mothers in Utah includes free counseling, help with housing, medical care, food, transportation, and support after placement. At Heart to Heart Adoptions, you get a dedicated case manager available any time of day or night. You choose the family. You decide what contact you want after placement. There is no cost to you. Your privacy is protected. Help is available the moment you reach out.

We understand what you are going through.

Over 25 years ago, Donna watched her sister's adoption journey and felt that birth mothers deserved better support and care. That experience was the reason she left her career as a respiratory therapist and founded Heart to Heart Adoptions. Today, our dedicated team serves women across Utah's from the Wasatch Mountains to the red rock arches of Moab.

We want you to know that you're not alone. Whether you're in Salt Lake Valley or down in St. George, we're here to help. Our team works around the clock because we understand that questions and fears don't just come during business hours.

"I was scared and didn't know what to do. Kathy at Heart to Heart just listened. Even after she found out I was failing at rehab. No pressure, just help."— Sarah, Vernal

What Kinds of Help Can I Get While I'm Pregnant?

You can pick how open your adoption is. You can get help with housing, medical care, and living costs. You will have a counselor by your side every step of the way. There is no cost to you. Everything is confidential. If you are pregnant and thinking about adoption in Utah, we are ready to help you right now. Call or text us anytime.

When you reach out to Heart to Heart Adoption, we want to hear about what you circumstances are. Women often ask:

Can I talk and make decisions later? Yes!!
How do I find good medical care?
Who pays for my medical care if I plan to place a child for adoption?
Is there help for rent and food?
What happens to my other children while I'm at medical appointments?

Whether you are in downtown Salt Lake City or in Roosevelt, we can meet you or talk by phone or text.

"Tracy knew I was taking the CATS (Cedar Area Transportation Service) to get to doctor appointments. Lots of college students ride it and it was getting to be a bit much. It's hard not having a car in Cedar City. But Tracy made it work."— Maria, birth mother

Can I Get Counseling Before I Make a Decision?

Yes. And we really want you to. Talking through your options before you decide anything is one of the most important things you can do. Jodie, Wendy, Michelle and others in the agency are trained in pregnancy and adoption support. They have met with dozens and dozens of women, some who decided adoption was right and others who decide not to place their child for adoption. Talking is free and are completely confidential. You are not committing to anything by calling us.

What If I'm Not Sure Adoption Is Right for Me?

That is a truly honest feeling. Every decision should feel it is yours. You should never feel pressured. You can discuss all of your options. Many women have called us before deciding, and some chose to keep their babies. That is okay. We want what is best for you and your child, whatever that looks like. We help women from all over Utah think through:

Keeping your baby and parent
Placing your baby for adoption
Getting more information to help you decide

Will Anyone Find Out I Called You?

No. All calls and texts are confidential. We will not contact anyone in your life without your permission. Heart to Heart Adoption has a full-time staff member dedicated to compliance and confidentiality to make sure of it.

Is Help Available Even If I Haven't Made Up My Mind?

Yes. Help is here for you, it doesn't matter if you are facilitating and trying to decide. Women often change their mind dozens of times over the process. We will get calls from women early in their pregnancy. They just want to understand what is involved in the adoption process. We have other women call late in the pregnancy or from the hospital, or even after they have taken a baby home. We are ready to answer questions whenever you are. There's no judgment, no obligation, no deadline.

Is Open Adoption an Option in Utah?

If adoption feels right for your situation, but losing all contact with your child feels wrong, we will help you find what kind of connection will work for you. In Utah, we honor post-adoption contact agreements. We help you and the adoptive family decide how you will communicate. You get to control that communication and the kind of relationship you want with your child's family.

More information about Utah adoption.

Learning everything you can will help you understand the adoption experience in Utah.

Talk to an Adoption Counselor in Utah

Free, confidential counseling is available anytime. Click here.

How Does Adoption Work for Birth Mothers in Utah?

Walk through the entire process from your first call to placement day. Read this story.

Understanding Your Pregnancy Options in Utah

Not sure adoption is right for you? See all your options laid out honestly. Read more.

Utah Adoption Stories — Real Decisions. Real Families

Read real stories from Utah birth mothers who chose Heart to Heart Adoptions. Read more.

Frequently Asked Questions

Explore each topic in more detail.

Heart to Heart Adoptions can help cover rent, food, utilities, medical care, transportation, and other pregnancy-related expenses. There is no cost to you. You may also qualify for help after placement. Call us to find out what you are eligible for. There are legal limits to what we can do.

Don’t worry about the distance. We’re here available in Moab, Cache Valle, or St. George. We can talk by phone or text, and we come to you if needed. Call or text us anytime.

Yes. Counseling at Heart to Heart is free and available before you make any decision. You can talk through all your options with no pressure and no obligation to move forward with anything.

Yes. All calls, texts, and counseling sessions are completely confidential. We will not contact anyone in your life without your permission. Heart to Heart has a full-time staff member dedicated to compliance and privacy protection.

Call or text us anytime. Heart to Heart Adoptions has staff available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call 844-522-7700 or text 844-522-7700. Someone will answer: days, nights, weekends, and holidays. If we don’t answer immediately, it is because we are on the phone with someone else. Text or call back immediately.

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You don't have to do this alone.

We're here to walk beside you—every step of the way.

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Reviewed by licensed adoption professionals at Heart to Heart Adoptions.

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