Many first time adoptive families seek to adopt an infant.  The healthy infant adoption is the most sought after and the most difficult to find.  Recognizing this, the agency has researched many attorneys and agencies that may broaden a family’s option for the adoption. Recommendations are also made for states that may have more “adoption friendly” laws than other states. The agency works with the family through the home study and family preparation process.  The agency also helps the family to design a portfolio that will be shown to potential birth mothers. Then the agency assists the family in selecting reputable sources that can assist in the placement process.  After placement, the agency is responsible for supervision until finalization. In addition, the agency makes the family aware of various stated and federal funds that defray the cost of an adoption.

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 Things to consider before adopting domestically:

• Children are generally healthy with medical records typically available before and after birth. Families are often able to visit with the doctor(s) at the hospital.
• Birth mothers can change their mind until they sign the legal paperwork. Each state varies on their time frames a birth mother can sign her paperwork.
• Birth fathers are rarely involved in the adoption and therefore birth father medical background is scarce.
• Families advertising on their own should be prepared for increased financial risk with little return.
• Birth mothers select the adoptive family so families must provide photos and general non-identifying information.
• Depending on the adoption organization selected, waiting times vary more than international adoptions.
• While drug and alcohol exposure are lower domestically, 65 percent of all birth mothers smoke during their pregnancy.