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Our Services Free Professional Counseling Although many are hesitant to go see a counselor for various reasons, counseling can be very helpful. Our professional counselors are warm and friendly people who are prepared to spend many hours with you to help you through this difficult time. Please know that counseling is not to tell you what to do or pressure you in any way. It is intended to help guide you as you deal with the concerns of your situation. Assistance with Medical Care Receiving proper medical care is very important. We can help you obtain medical care and assist you in connecting with medicaid or available insurance. In cases of adoption, we provide direct financial assistance for medical expenses, when necessary. Transportation Anyone in the greater Atlanta area and in middle Georgia is accessible to our services. We are on the MARTA line. We will be glad to meet you in our offices or at another convenient location. We'll also help with transportation to doctors appointments, etc., if needed. Assistance with Temporary Housing Sometimes, expectant mothers need assistance with finding a temporary place to stay during the term of their pregnancy. If you need this, we will help arrange housing in one of our foster homes, if available, or we can help you find housing elsewhere in the community. Adoption Planning and Services Adoption may be the best choice for you and your child. If you decide on adoption through Georgia AGAPE, your needs and preferences will guide the whole process. In working with AGAPE, you can choose who your child's adoptive parents will be. You design the adoption plan and make decisions which affect you and your baby. Our program revolves around your needs because we want you to feel good about this important decision. In working with AGAPE, you can also be reassured knowing that the adoptive parents are thoroughly screened and evaluated. We believe adoption works best when the needs of everyone are met. Support for Parenting After careful consideration of what is best for you and your child, you may decide to parent your child yourself. If this is the option you choose, we can help you prepare for this task. We can provide parent training and assist you in connecting with available community resources to help you with the specific needs of your situation. [Unplanned Pregnancies] [Adoption Information] [About AGAPE] [Adoptive Parent Services] [Information for Donors] [Board of Directors] [Contact Us] [Home]