If you are unprepared for pregnancy and need to decide about your child’s future after birth, you can choose to care for the child yourself with support or seek help from various agencies to ensure the child receives appropriate care.
1. After birth, care for the child yourself with support
If you want to raise the child yourself, you can apply for rights and benefits from the government to help reduce expenses, such as:
- Childbirth subsidy 600 baht per month until the age of 6
- Pregnancy and childbirth rights according to NHSO or social security rights
- Food and nutrition support from public health service centers
- Seek help from emergency shelters and single mother support centers
If you want to work or continue studying, you may request services from a childcare center for teenage mothers
2. After birth, seek help from various agencies
If you cannot raise the child yourself, there are agencies that help ensure the child receives appropriate care
- Legally adopt the child
- You can apply through the Department of Children and Youth or authorized organizations
- Foster families must go through a screening process to ensure the child receives good care
- Leave the child at an emergency childcare center
- There are shelters that care for newborns in emergencies
- Some agencies help find foster families for the child
- Seek additional advice and support
- If unsure about the options, seek advice from a social worker
- Consultation centers can recommend suitable paths for you
3. Seek advice before deciding
If you are still uncertain about the options, you can seek advice to receive complete information before deciding
If you are unprepared for pregnancy and need further advice, contact us here
RSA Online: https://abortion.rsathai.org
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Online consultation service Monday – Friday from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Whether you choose to care for the child yourself or seek help, make sure you have complete information to choose the best path