Every Child is a Wanted Child

 

This guest post is From Hannah Holmes, Regent Law 2L & Family Law student:

Planned Parenthood founder Margaret Sanger once stated, "Each and every unwanted child is likely to be in some way a social liability. It is only a wanted child who is likely to be a social asset." But is that truly the case? Are unwanted children a social liability?

 

Time and time again, pro-choice advocates argue that abortion is necessary to prevent unwanted children from ending up in a broken system. While the foster care system undoubtedly has challenges, is it accurate to assume that placing a child for adoption means they will be lost in the system? The reality is quite the opposite—newborns placed for adoption are overwhelmingly welcomed into loving homes.

In fact, demand for adoption far exceeds supply. While the numbers are not exact some studies show that approximately 2 million couples are actively waiting to specifically adopt a newborn, yet only 18,000 newborns are voluntarily placed for adoption each year in the United States.

 

Furthermore, infertility rates continue to rise. According to the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, 9% of men and 11% of women (around 3 million women) in the U.S. face infertility. Women between 18 and 44 with fertility challenges are four times more likely to consider adoption as their path to parenthood. One study even said that about 50% of women who experience infertility will turn to adoption. This means the women wanting children will continue to rise.

 

If you are facing an unplanned pregnancy, adoption empowers you with choices. Unlike the common misconception, you have the ability to select the perfect family for your baby, ensuring they grow up in a loving and stable home. The fear that a child will be lost in foster care simply does not align with the facts.

 

The real issue is lack of information. Many expecting mothers are unaware of their options, believing that abortion is their only choice. Fortunately, numerous resources exist to guide and support women in finding the best possible future for their child. Below are some reputable organizations dedicated to helping mothers make their next choice and perhaps connect with hopeful families ready to provide love, stability, and a bright future.

Your choice matters. Your child is wanted. The perfect family is waiting.

Options for Pregnancy at https://optionsforpregnancy.com/about-us/ 

Adopt Help at https://www.adopthelp.com/pregnant-we-can-help/

Radiance Foundation at https://radiancefoundation.org/sallyslambs/. 

Embrace Grace at https://www.embracegrace.com/about-us/our-story 

Birthright at https://birthright.org/learn/ 

Project Cuddle at https://projectcuddle.org 

Adoption for my Baby at https://adoption-for-my-baby.com/adoption-by-state/.