Facing an Unplanned Pregnancy?
You are not alone.
If you’re pregnant and unsure what to do next, A New Beginning is here to support you. As a licensed, nonprofit adoption agency based in Boise, Idaho, we provide compassionate, confidential pregnancy services to help you explore your options. Whether you’re considering parenting or placing your baby for adoption, our experienced team walks beside you every step of the way.
In addition to emotional support, we offer assistance with living expenses, medical care, and legal services—all at no cost to you. Because every situation is different, we tailor our support to your needs, ensuring you feel safe, respected, and heard. Most importantly, you are never alone in this process.
We provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can talk openly about your choices. Our staff will walk alongside you with encouragement and reliable information—never pressure. If you decide to move forward with adoption, you’ll find a process that is centered around your voice and your choices.
Choosing the Right Family
We understand how important it is to find the right adoptive family for your baby. That’s why we provide access to a diverse selection of approximately 50 pre-approved families at any given time, so you can choose the home that feels right to you.
All of our families have:
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Completed an approved home study
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Passed extensive background checks
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Participated in in-depth training, including open adoption education
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A deep understanding of what it means to honor your role and voice in this process
Because you are in control of this process, you’ll have the opportunity to review profiles, ask questions, and even meet the family you choose—if and when you feel ready.
From your very first call or message, you’ll be treated with kindness, dignity, and confidentiality. We recognize how brave it is to reach out and ask for help. As a result, we make it our mission to walk beside you with empathy and support, no matter what you decide.
Discover the support and services provided by A New Beginning:
By choosing A New Beginning, you receive access to a wide range of comprehensive, free services designed to support you physically, emotionally, and practically.
We’re here to walk beside you with compassion, no matter where you are in your journey. Our support includes:
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24/7 Confidential Pregnancy Helpline – You can text or call us any time at 208-985-5617
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Unplanned Pregnancy Options Counseling – Our licensed counselors help you explore all your options in a safe, judgment-free space
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Legal Support –We work with a trusted Idaho adoption attorney at no cost to you
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Dedicated Adoption Specialist – A dedicated professional will assist and advocate for you throughout your adoption journey
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Adoptive Family Matching – We help you in reviewing and choosing from approved adoptive parent profiles
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Birth Mother Mentor – Connect with someone who has been through the adoption experience and can offer real-life support
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Living Expenses & Financial Assistance – We offer financial help based on need and Idaho state laws
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Medical Insurance Assistance – If needed, we’ll help you access or apply for coverage
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Hospital Plan Development – Together, we’ll create a personalized plan for your labor, delivery, and time in the hospital
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Openness/Relationship Agreement Support – We help you navigate and maintain post-placement communication, if desired
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On-Site Support During Delivery, Placement & Discharge – You’re never alone at the hospital—our team will be there to support you
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Discharge Paperwork & Documentation Help – We assist with collecting and completing all required documentation for your child
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Communication with the Adoptive Family – We provide ongoing help in maintaining a healthy connection
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Monthly Support Group – Connections: It’s a Girl Thing – Join other birth moms in a safe, supportive space (virtual & in-person)
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Annual Agency Events – Stay part of our community through yearly celebrations and connection opportunities
All of these services are offered to you completely free of charge, and you can opt in or out of any service depending on your preferences. Most importantly, your wishes, values, and decisions guide the entire process.
Meet our Birth Mother Mentors
Meet Lauren
Watching him grow is a wonderful gift and I am forever grateful! I believe it is my calling to support my fellow birth mothers. I love public speaking, my two dogs and tending to my houseplants. When I’m not jamming out to the Hamilton soundtrack you can find me hiking with my pups or volunteering with youth in the Gem County community.”
Meet Hannah
My name is Hannah and my girl that I placed for adoption is almost 7 years old. Her family and I have a beautiful, open relationship and I am so blessed by it. I graduated with an RN degree in May 2022. Some of my hobbies are playing guitar, doing pastel art, outdoor activities. The reason I am a mentor and am passionate about it is because I want to support and help other girls get through what I went through. My goal is for them to know that they are not alone, are worth being loved, and that they are displaying such strength, courage, and selfless love through adoption.
Meet Meghan
Meet Gracie
Pregnancy Services explained
Financial Support
We can assist with living expenses, medical expenses, food and help with transportation getting to and from your doctor’s appointments. Each situation is different and we’ll work together to determine which services will best suit your personal situation.
Medical Expenses
Ensuring both your health and your baby’s well-being is very important. If you do not have a doctor, we will help you locate a doctor. In some areas we are able to provide transportation to your medical appointments. We can help secure Pregnancy Medicaid assistance or we will cover medical expenses when you complete your adoption.
Living Expenses
Living expenses could include, but not limited to food, gas, utilities and cell phone bills. Each person has different needs so together we’ll assess how we can be most helpful for a healthy pregnancy and a healthy you.
Legal Support
Ongoing Support
Personal Adoption Professional and Advocate
You’ll be partnered with a dedicated adoption specialist who will support you throughout your unplanned pregnancy. They’ll guide you step-by-step in creating an adoption plan that reflects your values, needs, and wishes. Every decision is yours to make, and we’re here to provide support—not pressure—along the way.
Whether you choose an open, semi-open, or closed adoption, your adoption advocate will help you navigate and maintain the type of relationship that feels right for you. A New Beginning works with home study-approved adoptive families across Idaho and beyond, giving you the opportunity to choose the right match for you and your baby.
Creating your hospital plan and delivery support
Open adoption planning, mediation and support
Birth Mother support group and mentor
Contact Cara if you are interested in participating in any of these groups.