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What happens after my baby is born? 1. What happens in the hospital? Your counsellor will help you with these plans. We encourage you to spend time with your baby in the hospital, both on your own and with your family. You can invite the adoptive parents to come when you are ready. 2. Does the baby go directly to the adoptive parents from the hospital? Yes, this is possible if all agree to this and if the adoption plan has been approved by the Ministry of Children and Youth Services prior to the birth. In cases where we do not have approval, or if the birth parents are unsure of their plan, the baby will be cared for by one of our Care Homes. Our Care Home families are available for short-term foster care for Beginnings babies only and are government-approved family homes where both birth families and the adoptive family can visit the baby. 3. What is a Covenant Agreement ? Your Covenant agreement outlines the specific contact between yourself and your adoptive family. For instance, you may wish to have monthly email contact with photos of your child, and two visits annually with your adoptive family. This can all be worked out in your Covenant. If you are not sure about what you want, your counsellor will help you work out arrangements. These are not legally binding agreements—they are agreements meant to be honoured together as part of the Entrustment Ceremony. |
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