If you’re considering adoption in North Carolina, you may be wondering what types of financial or practical support are available during pregnancy. It’s common to have questions about what assistance is allowed, what resources exist, and how to navigate the process. Rockingham Pregnancy Care Center provides a private, supportive place to ask questions and learn more about your pregnancy before exploring your next steps.
Below is an overview of help that may be available in North Carolina.
Assistance Allowed in North Carolina Adoption
North Carolina law permits adoptive families to cover certain pregnancy-related expenses for a birth mother. These may include:
- Medical care related to the pregnancy
- Prescription medications
- Transportation to medical appointments
- Reasonable living expenses during pregnancy and up to six weeks after birth
- Counseling or support services related to pregnancy or adoption
These expenses must be reasonable and directly related to the pregnancy, and cannot serve as payment in exchange for placing a child for adoption. The goal is to reduce financial strain, not influence a decision.
Additional Support Through the State Maternity Home Fund
North Carolina also offers help independent of adoption through the State Maternity Home Fund, a program designed to support expectant mothers experiencing an unplanned pregnancy who cannot remain safely or stably housed.
The program may provide:
- Up to six months of maternity housing or alternative residential care
- Services such as counseling, education, and support
- Assistance even for minors or women without financial resources
To qualify, an applicant must:
- Be a North Carolina resident
- Be experiencing an unplanned pregnancy
- Be unable to maintain adequate housing during the last 183 days of pregnancy
- Lack the financial means to secure housing without assistance
This program does not require a decision toward adoption; it is available to support women regardless of which option they are considering.
Why Understanding These Resources Matters
Knowing what assistance is legally available and what support programs exist can help reduce the financial and emotional pressure that sometimes surrounds pregnancy decisions.
We’re Here to Help You Explore Your Options
If you want to learn more about available support or simply need a confidential place to talk, Rockingham Pregnancy Care Center provides free early pregnancy services and can help connect you with local resources.
You’re welcome to schedule a free appointment anytime.