Unemployment During Pregnancy [Financial Assistance Options Available]

If you find yourself in a situation where you are unemployed and pregnant in Indiana, know that adoption is always an option, and there are many benefits for you as the birth mother.

Adoption is always free for you. In most situations, even if you are pregnant and can't work, financial assistance is available to help ensure a healthy pregnancy.

To learn more about the adoption process and American Adoptions of Indiana's services, fill out this online form or Call 1-800-ADOPTION.

In the meantime, continue reading to learn more about the benefits adoption provides when you are pregnant and unemployed, your rights, and more.

Financial Assistance During Adoption

The last thing you should have to worry about when you are pregnant and unemployed is your finances. When you choose adoption, financial assistance and support help cover medical bills and living expenses so you can focus on a healthy pregnancy.

Every state has different rules and regulations on how much financial support you can receive.  Indiana is no different. Your American Adoptions of Indiana specialist will do everything in their power to ensure you can get the necessary support.

In addition to financial assistance when you are unemployed and pregnant or pregnant and too tired to work when you choose to work with American Adoptions of Indiana, you will receive 24/7 support from your adoption specialist. This includes counseling, case management, legal assistance and more.

As a national agency, we give you the best opportunities to find a family that meets exactly what you are looking for. Here, you can browse profiles of families that are hoping to adopt.

Having a trusted professional by your side as you navigate your pregnancy and adoption journey helps ease the stress of being pregnant and unemployed.

To learn more about the financial assistance available, call 1-800-ADOPTION or fill out our online form to speak with an American Adoptions of Indiana specialist.

What to Know About Unemployment for Pregnant Mothers

Being pregnant and unemployed is stressful, but understanding your rights can help alleviate some of your concerns. Unemployment programs and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) are in place to ensure you are not being taken advantage of or struggling when assistance is available.

Indiana Unemployment

Unemployment for pregnant mothers is available, but there are certain requirements. The requirements include:

• You must have lost your job due to layoffs, budget cuts, or reasons out of your control.

• You must have worked a certain amount of hours and gained a certain amount of wages to be eligible.

• You have to apply for unemployment; it is not automatically processed or dispersed.

Getting fired, voluntarily quitting, being pregnant and too tired to work, leaving for a different opportunity or any other reason based on your actions does not make you eligible. If you meet the requirements, follow this link to file for unemployment for pregnant mothers in Indiana.                                                                 

Indiana FMLA

While Indiana does not have any mandated laws for private companies to offer paternity/maternity leave, the Family and Medical Leave Act provides employees with up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave per year for pregnancy and childbirth. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act disallows any form of discrimination based on your pregnancy including hiring, firing, job assignments, and more.

This time off may be paid, but varies per each employer. It is important to talk with your HR department if you are pregnant and can't work or are about to deliver and want to know your options or if you are wondering, "I'm pregnant and can't work, what can I claim?”

Contact Us Today

Whether you are filing for unemployment, are going to take advantage of the FMLA options or are in a situation where you do not qualify for either, financial assistance during your pregnancy is always available when you work with American Adoptions of Indiana.

Call 1-800-ADOPTION or fill out our online form to speak with a specialist about your best options if you are pregnant and unemployed while pursuing adoption.

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