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What are the costs of adoption?
Fees vary widely around the country and within the state. We are committed to keeping adoption costs at minimum, thereby allowing families of all financial backgrounds to enjoy the blessings and experience of adoption.

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Are adoption fees used to "buy" a baby?
Fees involved in adoption pay for such services as social workers, legal costs, birth mother's expenses, etc. All aspects of adoption costs are regulated by state laws and reviewed by judges who preside over finalization. It is illegal around the world and in every state in the U.S. to "buy" a baby.

How long can it take to find my child?
On average, families wait between 6 and 9 months to be placed with their child. Birth Parents are presented with Adoptive Family profiles and can choose where their baby will go. The most time consuming part of the process is the criminal background and child abuse checks.

Can we select the race and gender of our baby?
Absolutely! That is part of the fun of adoption. Some families have no preference and others are very specific. Just keep in mind, the more specific the criteria, the longer it could take to place a child in your home.

What if I already have kids of my own?
The size of your family is a very personal matter. We welcome both first time parents and those wanting to expand their already existing family. Adoption is a wonderful choice; it is a gift of love to families of all sizes.

Can we meet our child's Birth Parents?
In most cases there is no physical contact between the Birth Parents and the Adoptive Family. However, there are circumstances in which both the Birth Parents and the Adoptive Family would like more contact during the adoption process. As an agency, we try to pair our birth parents with adoptive families who have similar desires. If both parties want to get together, we would love to arrange the meeting.

Can we attend the birth of the baby?
This is a very personal decision usually made by the birth mother. It is up to her how involved she would like the adoptive family to be. If this is very important to you, we will want to place you with birth parents who wish to have the adoptive family present in the delivery room. Most adoptive families are able to visit the baby at the hospital.

Can birth parents resurface and reclaim their children?
A common misconception about adoption is that adoptive families must spend the rest of their lives looking over their shoulders for birth parents. Birth parents make adoption plans for their children because they truly love their children and want them to have more than they can offer them. Birth parents are counseled and given every opportunity to feel good about their decision to place their child. When they have relinquished their parental rights and the adoption is finalized the family formed by the adoption is the one recognized under the law.

Birth Parent Questions

Should I place my child for adoption?
This is a difficult decision. It is also very personal. It takes great courage and sacrifice to place a child. This is a permanent decision—one that you should consider very carefully. You need to ask yourself some questions. For example:
  • Is this the best thing for my baby?
  • Am I capable of providing everything a child could need?
  • Is there someone who can help and support me, if needed?
  • How involved will the birth father be?
  • Why am I placing my baby?
You need to think about these questions as you consider your options. If you can answer that it’s what best for the baby, then move forward. Remember, adoption is a wonderful opportunity for someone to love and provide for your child.

Will I be able to choose the adoptive parents for my baby?
Yes! If you would like to—you can meet them, spend time with them, talk to them on the telephone, or even invite them go to Doctor appointments with you. You can look at pictures and letters from prospective parents. By getting to know them, you are able to make the perfect choice for the family you want to raise your baby.

Can I communicate with the adoptive parents?
Yes! As a birth mother, you make the decision regarding how much communication you want with the adoptive parents. When you decide what you want, you will be matched with a family that has the same criteria as you.

What is the difference between an open and closed adoption?
An open adoption allows you to receive pictures and letters throughout your child's life. It gives you accessibility to your baby and his/her adoptive parents. You choose how open you would like the adoption to be.

A closed adoption is different because you don't receive pictures and letters. You are generally not given any information throughout the child's life.

What are the rights of the birth father?
Each state has different laws regarding the rights of a birth father. But like the birth mother, his rights must be terminated for an adoption to take place.

Can I see my baby after it is born?
Yes! It is your choice whether you want to spend time with your baby in the hospital. You can choose how long you would like to be with him/her. You can also choose whether or not you would like the adoptive family there during the delivery.
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