Can a parent put a pregnant teen up for adoption?

Question

this is hypothetical, and I expand it to include the son that gets a girl pregnant.

Answer 1

They can contact their preventative department of social service. This is a branch of CPS. This will provide them with a worker to help them determine the best course of action for all involved. This would be a situation in which preventative services could be helpful, because the household is under a lot of stress.

An option that may be determined would be voluntary foster care. Many areas have voluntary foster care programs through Mental Health (this is not the same as losing a child to CPS). This is to help parents and children who need time to get themselves together. It is at the decision of a parent. This is technically not a removal of the children from the home, but it is concidered voluntary. However, once entering the program, a parent can not just decide they want their child back and take them back, they will need to prove that the child will be returning to a stable situation just like if it were a regular CPS case. It doesn't matter how old the child is, one could be in foster care up until the age of 22. Usually after the age of 18, programs are in place to help the child find housing, pay for school, and take care of themselves...assuming they have no foster family that is willing to do so.

So, essentially, a teen would not be put up for adoption, but would end up in the foster care system. Teens that can not be placed in private residences are placed in group homes. There are many group homes for pregnant teenagers. While it is not an ideal situation, they will have a lot of support and help. After the baby is born, they will not necessarily be uprooted right away, but the goal would be to get the teen mom and baby into an independant situation.

A teen, depending on their age can become an independant minor...(I believe at the age 16...I am not sure.)...They could also be eligible for similar services, like housing, school assistance. However, to do this, one would need a lot of support and proof they are capable of caring for themselves.

Answer 2

I know that this can be a difficult situation( I was once the pregnant teen ) she needs your support right know. She does not need to be throwed out to the curb. And she probley would not be adoptable any way most people looking to adopt want a baby or young child. I know you are probley upset sit down with her and have a good talk about what she wants to do with the baby and let her know you will help her but she messed up and it is her resposibility. I was 17 when I got pregnant and my mom was wonderful but it was my baby and I had to take care of her, and still help around the house. Good Luck

Answer 3

No you can not. You don't say if you are the parent or the teen. No parent can put up a teen for adoption or put the teens baby up for adoption. It is that childs baby and she should have a say in it. it is her life to. i was a teen mom and my parents left the decision up to me. My daughter is nine now and i love her to pieces. i am 25 and pregnant with number two.

Answer 4

She's probably not adoptable. There is help available, however. There are institutions that care for expectant single mothers and teach them how to avoid pregnancy, take care of the child and get an education and, if her behavior is the problem, call child protective services and ask for help.

Answer 5

yes they can, but i am hopeing that any parent like me would stand by their child regardless of any situation! i hope this is a hyperthetical question!!

if this isnt hyperthetical then talk to someone you trust or in confidence. dont hids away because this is the way you think people will react! if you are in the uk call 0800 1111 that is childline. its confidential and they maybe able too help you :-)

Answer 6

Please dont do that, everyone makes mistake, if your child got pregnant, its not entirely her/his fault. we are all humans, forgive your child, putting her/him for adoption will not solve the problem.

You have given birth to your child and im sure putting him/her for adoption will make things work and you may be making the worst mistake of your life!

Answer 7

That's a good way to screw up your child for the rest of her life and make her feel inadequate and abandoned.

Answer 8

Thats mean, that would be putting your grand-child (who is your responsibility too) up for adoption too! I don't think you can, and you don't need to!

Answer 9

well, I guess they could, but I don't know of anyone who would!

Answer 10

NO.