Birthparent Support Alliance

Birthparent Support Alliance Providing comprehensive support and community for individuals who have placed a child for adoption.

OYFF is a registered 501(c)3 whose mission is to provide personal support to birth parents to help them get "back on their feet." Our focus is on helping our clients build a better life by providing necessary tools through case management and coaching, monetary grants and the creation of a community of other birth parents.

Happy Pride Month! While we say this throughout the year, this is a great moment to emphasize it: everyone is welcome he...
06/17/2026

Happy Pride Month! While we say this throughout the year, this is a great moment to emphasize it: everyone is welcome here - at our events, at Shared Journeys Birthparent Collective services, supports, and community, and at Activism in Adoption sessions. Everyone is welcomed, celebrated, respected, encouraged, valued, and loved, here. Everyone.

In the adoption industry, language is very gendered, in ways that can alienate people don't fit neatly into a heterosexual, cis-gender category, making it even harder for some birthparents to find the help they need after placement. While we use terms like 'birthmother' or 'birthfather' in a lot of our material (because our language has to mirror that of the adoption industry for birthparents to find us), we are here for any person who gave birth and placed that child for adoption, or whose partner did, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, or identity. The Birthparent Support Alliance is committed to fostering a community that understands the uniquely individual experiences that have brought each of us to adoption. We strive to be a diverse, equitable, and inclusive space in order to create a culture of safety and belonging for all of our stakeholders, one in which each voice is valued and heard.

Gather Momentum with us at Soldier Field on July 16th, to cheer on your favorite MLS team AND help support for the compr...
06/16/2026

Gather Momentum with us at Soldier Field on July 16th, to cheer on your favorite MLS team AND help support for the comprehensive services and community we provide for birthparents! https://www.gofevo.com/event/Birthparent2

Tickets are just $24.51 each, and with every ticket purchased through this exclusive offer, we receive an incredible 20% back, funding direct support for birthparents. It's more than just a game; it's a chance to come together as a community for birthparents, cheer on the Chicago Fire, and spend a gorgeous summer evening building memories at iconic Soldier Field in Chicago. .

Thank you so much to Chicago Fire for Gathering Momentum for birthparents!

Gather Momentum and treat yourself! Thank you Virtu, for hosting a Gather Momentum shopping event! Visit Virtu in Chicag...
06/16/2026

Gather Momentum and treat yourself! Thank you Virtu, for hosting a Gather Momentum shopping event! Visit Virtu in Chicago on June 30th and Virtu will donate 15% of sales from the day back to the Birthparent Support Alliance, helping us provide critical resources, community, and mental health support for birthparents and families navigating complex journeys.

And to make it even more fun? From 3-6pm, they are adding in a shopping cocktail party, because champagne makes every shopping experience just a little more fun!

Thank you, Virtu , for your commitment to birthparents! We cannot wait to come shop with you! https://www.virtuforyou.com

Make this the summer we all join together and Gather for Birthparents! From Memorial Day weekend to Labor day, we invite...
06/14/2026

Make this the summer we all join together and Gather for Birthparents! From Memorial Day weekend to Labor day, we invite our community to join us in ensuring that every birthparent in need of support can access our comprehensive services and community.

By joining Gather Momentum, you can turn almost anything you already love to do into a fundraiser for the Birthparent Support Alliance: a walk with friends, a swim challenge, a birthday fundraiser, a yoga class, a neighborhood gathering, a book club, a pickleball tournament, or simply a goal that matters to you.

Every mile, every gathering, and every act of support helps us provide critical resources, community, and mental health support for birthparents and families navigating complex journeys.

No event is too small. No idea is too simple. If it brings people together, it can create change.

It couldn't be easier: join Gather Momentum here: https://birthparent-support-alliance.charityfootprints.com/gathermomentum2026
Then create your own fundraiser, based on whatever activities you already enjoy. Invite your community. Build momentum for families who deserve to feel seen, supported, and never alone. Together, we can turn passion into impact.

Not sure where to start? Visit the Gather Momentum website, where we've curated a quick list of ideas to spark your creativity! From karaoke night to yoga in the park, boardgame tournaments to pickleball, there is no end to what you can do to raise the funds necessary to ensure that every birthparent in need can find the support they deserve, without financial or geographical restraints. https://birthparentsupportalliance.org/events/

We are proud to announce that the Birthparent Support Alliance has achieved the Platinum Seal of Transparency Rating fo...
06/11/2026

We are proud to announce that the Birthparent Support Alliance has achieved the Platinum Seal of Transparency Rating for 2026. This rating puts our organization in the top 0.1% of non-profit organizations nationally in terms of transparency, indicating that our goals, capabilities, and achievements are completely transparent and public. As a predominantly donor-funded non-profit, we are committed to insuring that our community has the information necessary to help us provide the support and care post-placement birthparents deserve while improving outcomes for the entire adoption constellation.

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Evanston, IL

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

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+12248586933

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