Adoption Loss Support Services

An adoption loss (or failed adoption) is misunderstood because most do not realize the toll it takes on a family.

Start Healing Together recognizes the validity of grief in this family-building experience. We can help you in the following ways:

  • Negotiate leave options for work (paid and/or unpaid)

  • Negotiate bereavement leave language for contracts

  • Ensure LGBTQ+ rights are upheld

  • Work directly with your employer, supervisor, union representative, coworkers, and any additional support persons

  • Recommend support services within our broad network: therapists, doulas, support groups, nonprofits, and organizations based on your particular loss, and more.

  • Create an individualized return-to-work plan catered to your individual needs and concerns

  • Provide educational training to your workplace that will focus on pregnancy loss, infertility, adoption loss, grief, and providing support in the workplace