How are Friends matched with birth moms or family members?
A. When women, partners, or family members contact us (703-261-6370 in metro DC, or toll-free from anywhere at 1 877-77BIRTH, 24 hours a day/7 days a week) they speak with a caring staff member. Callers are encouraged to share as much or as little as they like about their situation. The staff member asks the caller if she (or he) would like to be matched with a Friend. Birthmothers staff match Friends and clients based on geographical proximity, situation, background and, if possible, personality traits. Occasionally we broadcast the need through our ministry-eyes-only email – for instance, when a birth mom lives in an area where we have few Friends; when a birth mom needs a ride to a doctor’s appointment; when a birth mom needs child care for an older sibling in an emergency.
