I’m Pregnant
If you're facing an unintended pregnancy or have recently given birth, we're here for you with free and confidential all-options counseling, resources, and support. Call or text our pregnancy counselors at 800-439-0233.
Webinars & Articles
Find the support you need by scrolling down and browsing our library of support resources, articles, and webinars. Navigate using the filter on the left.
Resources for every step of the journey
I’m Pregnant
I Want to Adopt
I Need Post-Adoption Support
Taste in Potomac 2023
Slip on your dancing shoes and finest cocktail attire for our Annual Gala, Taste in Potomac! We've got it all—a classy cocktail reception, thrilling auction, mouthwatering tastings from top-notch restaurants, an inspiring program, and the chance to dance the night away with a fantastic DJ! Best of all, it supports our mission to build and support healthy lifelong connections for every child and advocate for continuous improvement of systems that strengthen family well-being.
Responding to the Crisis in Ukraine
As the war in Ukraine intensifies, Paths for Families is holding the Ukrainian people in our hearts and prayers. We are also thinking of those who live here in the United States and consider Ukraine or Russia as their homeland. Children and teens adopted from Ukraine and Russia have a complex relationship to this war and need our support. Please take a look at the resources below and reach out to us if you or your family are in need of additional guidance.
How Does Foster Care Adoption Work?
When we work with families who are adopting from foster care, our job is to ensure they understand the complexities of adoption and how adoption from foster care works. We are often asked if children adopted from foster care can be “returned” to their biological families after an adoption takes place. The short answer is: No. Adoption is a legally binding process, and adoptive parents are the legal parents of their children once an adoption is finalized.
LGBTQ Adoption
Learn about LGBTQ adoption services at Paths for Families. We are proud to serve all members of the LGBTQ+ community. We are recognized by the Human Rights Campaign's All Children-All Families program, as an Innovator in supporting and serving LGBTQ+ youth and families. At the bottom of the page you will find support and resources for LGBTQ+ families, adoptees, and anyone else interested in learning more.
How Much Does Adoption Really Cost?
How much does it cost to adopt an infant? There is no single answer, as cost is impacted by a variety of factors. Adoptions Together, a program of Paths for Families, offers guidance and resources as you consider your financial ability to adopt.
Open Adoption for Expectant Parents
What is open adoption & what does it mean as an expectant or birth parent? We encourage all parents making an adoption plan to consider open adoption; discover what that means for you.