Putting up a baby for adoption in Charlotte

Thinking of giving your baby up for adoption?

If you are considering adoption for your baby, we are here to support and assist you as you explore your options. We try not to use terms like “put up” or “give up” because those words have nothing to do with how we feel about the courageous choice of adoptive placement. However, these are also the most frequently used search terms for researching adoption and we want this information to reach everyone who needs it.

This page provides you with local resources and information about Pregnancy Resource Centers, Pregnancy Clinics/Family Planning providers, and hospitals in Charlotte or around Mecklenburg County that have birthing centers.

We have additional information and resources for all of North Carolina on our North Carolina State Page.

Pregnancy Resource Centers in and near Charlotte, North Carolina

If you think that you may be pregnant, having it confirmed as early as possible is important for both you and your baby. Pregnancy Resource Centers, sometimes also called “Crisis Pregnancy Centers” are usually not-for-profit clinics where you can go to take a free pregnancy test. If the test shows that you are pregnant, you can get a document (Proof of Pregnancy) that confirms this. The Proof of Pregnancy document is needed if you plan to apply for North Carolina Medicaid coverage for your prenatal care.

Most Pregnancy Resource Centers are not staffed by medical personnel, and do not distribute contraceptives. Many are connected to pro-life organizations, so they are going to encourage you to either parent or consider adoption, however not all are religious. Pregnancy Resource Centers (or Crisis Pregnancy Centers) located in Mecklenburg County and near Charlotte, North Carolina are:

• Mecklenburg County Health Department Family Planning Clinic
• Planned Parenthood
• PRC Charlotte

Pregnancy Clinics and Low Cost Clinics Serving Charlotte, North Carolina

Pregnancy Clinics have a medical staff and can help you with prenatal care and family planning. They can perform STD and cancer screenings (pap smears, and sometimes mammograms), and can prescribe and distribute birth control.  Mecklenburg County has a few clinics located near Charlotte that provide prenatal care:

• Atrium Health Biddle Point
• Camino Clinic
• Michael Jordan Family Medical Clinic

Information about health coverage for pregnancy care that you may qualify for can be found at North Carolina Medicaid

Hospitals In Charlotte And The Surrounding Mecklenburg County Area With Birthing Centers

There are three hospitals in or near Charlotte, North Carolina that have birthing centers:

• Atrium Health University City
• Carolinas Medical Center
• Presbyterian Medical Center

Additional Local Resources

• 211 North Carolina
• Salvation Army Center of Hope
• Soup Kitchens

Legal Considerations

If you want to read more about adoption laws and regulations in both the United States and North Carolina, please visit our North Carolina State Page.

Adoption Information If You Are Pregnant in Charlotte, North Carolina

You may have thought about adoption for your baby, or are still considering it, but are not sure where to start. We are here to assist you if you have questions about adoption or want to explore if it might be right for you and your baby.