Birthparent Services

Monthly Virtual Birthparent Support Groups

Our BirthmomsConnect support calls are held via Zoom and available to anyone who has given birth to a child, anywhere, no matter their affiliation with On Your Feet Foundation or when they placed. The only requirements to participate are as follows:

1. You gave birth to and placed a child for adoption, and your placement is final.

2. You agree to be respectful at all times.

3. What is said in the group remains in the group.

Important Information. Please Read.

Thank you for your interest in joining our BirthmomsConnect Calls. These peer-led support groups are designed to provide mutual support and connection among participants sharing similar experiences.

BirthmomsConnect calls are not appropriate for individuals currently in crisis. These sessions are peer support groups, not crisis intervention services.

Before joining: Please ensure you are in a stable place emotionally and mentally to participate in peer support. Additionally, make sure you are in a private space where you can actively engage in the conversation without distractions and where you can protect the privacy and confidentiality of other participants on the call. 

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 911. If you are having thoughts of suicide or self-harm, please call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. When you call, text, or chat 988, you will be connected to trained counselors who will listen, provide support, and connect you to resources if necessary.

Please note: If during a BirthmomsConnect call you appear to be in crisis or pose a threat to yourself or someone else, On Your Feet reserves the right to contact your designated emergency contact and/or emergency services to ensure your safety and the safety of others.

If you are currently experiencing a mental health crisis, please seek immediate professional help through the resources listed above before participating in our support groups.

To participate, please download the Zoom app. Registration is required to join the calls.

Please note: BirthmomsConnect Calls are open to anyone who has given birth to and placed a child for adoption. If you are an adoption professional, social worker, birthfather, or other individual who is interested in learning more about our virtual support groups, please contact Jennifer Adams. Do not register for the calls. This is a safe space and we ask you to be respectful of that.

If you are a birthparent of color, LGBTQIA+ individual, birthfather, or birth family member and are interested in a support call specifically for individuals who share your story and experience, please let us know by sending an email to Jennifer Adams.

Please see On Your Feet's statement on our commitment to equity and inclusion at the bottom of this page.

2025 MODERATED CALLS:

Open to all birthparents who have given birth to a child, our moderated Zoom Support Calls are held on the second Thursday and the fourth Tuesday of each month.

On Your Feet case management and retreat staff moderate each call and each month has a new theme. Discussion materials will be shared during the month to help enhance each week's call. Birthparents are welcome to join any and all calls no matter their affiliation with On Your Feet or where they live.

Second Thursdays :: 8PM CST | 9PM EST | 6PM PST

January 9th  | February 6th*  | March 13th  | April 10th | May 8th  | June 12th  | July 10th 

August 14th  | September 11th  | October 9th  | November 13th  | December 11th 

*February's call is changed to the 6th because it's we are hosting our annual BirthmomsConnect Palentine's Party on the 13th.

Fourth Tuesdays :: 1PM CST | 2PM EST | 11AM PST

January 28th  | February 25th  | March 25th  | April 22nd | May 27th | June 24th  | July 22nd  |

August 26th  | September 23rd  | October 28th  | November 25th  | December 23rd

Unmoderated/Drop-in Calls :: Thursdays* 8PM CST | 9PM EST | 6PM PST

The 1st, 3rd, 4th (and in months that have a 5th) Thursday of each month are drop-in-calls, meaning that there is no specific topic being discussed and it is an opportunity for birthparents to connect and talk. Please remember to listen and be respectful of one another. This call may be moderated by an On Your Feet staff member and any concerns will be brought to the attention of Case Management staff.

*Please note, there will not be a drop-in call on July 3rd, November 27th, or December 25th. Our December 4th call will be our annual Zoom birthparent holiday party. 

Navigating Closed/Reunion Adoptions Support Calls :: 3rd Wednesdays 7PM CST | 8PM EST | 5PM PST

Held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7PM CST and led by birthmom and retreat facilitator Robyn Whitlock, our "Navigating Closed/Reunion Adoptions" call is for birthparents who placed in closed adoptions (reunion is optional). 

January 15th  | February 19th  | March 19th  | April 16th  | May 21st  | June 18th 

July 16th  | August 20th  | September 17th  | October 15th | November 19th | December 17th

BirthmomsConnect Registration

Please note:

• Download the Zoom app. In order to participate in the calls, you will need a Zoom account.
• You only need to register once. The links remain the same for each call. If you have registered already, but are unable to find the Zoom link, please email Jennifer.

Name:

First Name *

Last Name *

Email Address: (Required)

What is your mailing address?

Canada United States Country

Address Line 1

City *

State/Province *

Postal Code *

As a person who has placed a child for adoption, how do you identify?

1. Birthmom/Birthmother
2. First Mom/First Mother
3. Bio Mom/Bio Mother
4. Birthparent
5. Birth Giver
6. Other (Please tell us in the space provided)

Please share your preferred identifier:

What are your pronouns:

1. She/Her
2. He/Him
3. They/Them
4. Other (Please tell us in the space provided)
5. Prefer not to say

What are your pronouns, if not listed above?

Race/Ethnicity (Check all that apply):

1. White/Caucasian
2. Black/African American
3. Hispanic/Latino
4. Asian
5. Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander
6. Indigenous Peoples/First Nations/Inupiaq/Inuit
7. Other/Prefer Not To Say

If other, please indicate.

Are you eligible for Medicaid or Government Assistance?

1. Yes
2. No

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

1. No Schooling Completed
2. 8th Grade
3. Some High School
4. High School Diploma/GED
5. Some College/No Degree
6. Trade/Technical/Vocational Degree
7. Associates Degree
8. Bachelors Degree
9. Master's Degree
10. Doctoral Degree

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Placed Child's Date of Birth

If more than one child has been placed, and you would like to include that information, please do so in the text box below.

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In what state did the adoption take place? (Required)

In what state or province did the adoption take place?

Date of Placement(s)/Additional Placement Information (Required)

Date of Placement(s):

Agency/Attorney Used: (Required)

What agency or attorney did you use?

Which of the options below best describes your adoption?

1. Open
2. Semi-Open
3. Closed
4. In Reunion

How did you find out about On Your Feet?

1. Adoption Agency/Attorney
2. Adoptive Parent(s)
3. Another birthparent
4. Internet Search
5. Other

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What are your goals or expectations for participating in BirthmomsConnect Calls? *Required (Required)

What are your goals or expectations for participating in BirthmomsConnect Calls?

For example, you might be looking for emotional support, connection with others who understand your experience, coping strategies, or simply a safe space to share. Please let us know.

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What Call(s) Would You Like to Register for?

1. 2nd Thursday 8PM CST
2. 3rd Wednesday Closed/Reunion 7PM CST
3. 4th Tuesday 1PM CST
4. Thursday Drop-In 8PM CST

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Emergency Contact

First Name *

Last Name *

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Phone Number: (Required)

Please note: On Your Feet may contact your emergency contact if we have concerns about your immediate safety or well-being during a ConnectCall. This contact would only be made in crisis situations where we believe it is necessary to ensure your safety.

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