For Those Struggling with Pregnancy or Childcare

We provide consultations for those struggling with an unexpected pregnancy or
childbirth/childcare.

“My partner and/or parents don’t want me to have the baby”
“I’m worried about whether I’d be able to raise my child as a single mother”
“I don’t have anyone I can count on and feel alone”

Let’s work together to explore the support and systems available and find means for happiness, so that both you and your children can live comfortable lives. We can also consider adoption as a possible option.
Your confidentiality will be protected. You may also consult us anonymously.

Please do not hesitate to reach out—you are not alone.

Call

03-5840-5711
Office hours 10:00 – 17:00 [ Weekdays except holidays ]

LINE

You can send a chat anytime.
We will reply between office hours.

メールで相談

issj@issj.org
You can send a e-mail anytime.
We will reply between office hours.

※This LINE acount is for birth parents

About Us

Your privacy and confidentiality will be protected. Please do not hesitate to reach out.

Adoption With ISSJ

We believe that children should grow up in a warm and loving home,and we support adoptions so that children are able to grow within a family.Our social workers, who are experts in child welfare and social work, provide support, with the welfare of the child as our first priority.
About ISSJ Adoption Policy

Special Adoption

Under the special adoption system, the legal parent-child relationship between the adopted child and their birth parents is severed, and a parent-child relationship is established between the adopted child and their adoptive parents. This system is designed to promote the welfare of the child, with adoptions established following a decision by the family court.

Q&A

I’m worried I won’t be able to raise my child after I have them.

Please tell us about your concerns first. Together, we can figure out how best you can raise your child.

Does the consultation cost money?

All consultations are free of charge. In addition to interviews on the phone or in our office, we can also visit you to hear your concerns in person.

I’m currently pregnant. Can I have you choose the adoptive parents before the baby is born?

ISSJ does not choose adoptive parents before the birth of a child. We provide adoption support following the birth of the child, after further discussions with the birth mother and/or her family about her/their thoughts and feelings.

Can I have my child adopted internationally by adoptive parents who live outside of the country?

In accordance with current laws, and in order to respect the welfare and rights of the child, and minimize potential burden, priority is given to adoptive parents living in Japan (domestic entrustment).

I am a foreigner living in Japan and have become unexpectedly pregnant. Could I put my baby up for adoption?

We provide consultations on pregnancy and childcare for those of foreign nationality as well. We can also help you think about various procedures, such as for status of residence, how to register the birth of the child in your country of origin (birth notification), etc.
Consultations are available in the following languages.
Japanese (日本語), English, Tagalog, Thai (ภาษาไทย)