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What do I have to do to adopt or place a child for adoption?

If you're thinking about adopting you've already made the first step. There are many aspects of adoption and it is in your best interest to learn all you can. We recommend visiting our resources page for a head start. Informed decisions are always the best decisions. The following is a very brief outline of what to expect:

The first recommended stage is choosing an adoption professional to help you. For adoptive parents this means obtaining help to become legally qualified to adopt. For birth parents this means obtaining personal services related to your pregnancy and planning needs. Both agencies and attorneys can help you customize and complete your adoption plans.

The second stage (usually) is finding a match. This process will vary greatly depending on the services you choose, your level of involvement and your flexibility in preferences.

The third stage is finalizing your adoption. This process involves the courts, an attorney and legal paperwork.

Types of Adoptions

Generally the different types of adoptions include: domestic (within the US), international, special needs, open, semi-open and closed. The last three define the level of knowledge and correspondence between adoptive parties.

Learning More

1. How this site helps you
2. How to protect yourself and your privacy
3. Making Decisions
4. Adoption laws

Getting educated is the best thing you can do. If you have other questions, concerns or comments about our site please email us!