Can You Place a Child for Adoption at 3 Months? [Yes - Here's How]

If you’re wondering, “Can I place my 3-month-old for adoption?” The answer is yes. Call 1-800-ADOPTION now to learn more or to get started.

• Regardless of your circumstances, you have options for putting a 3-month-old up for adoption. 

• You are entitled to the same level of care and support as any other birth mother choosing adoption. 

• Many of our staff members have adopted, placed a child for adoption or are an adoptee, which means we can provide you with a unique level of support because we understand what you’re going through. 

If you’re ready to start the adoption process with our agency or want more information on adoption, call us at 1-800-ADOPTION, or visit our online contact forms for prospective birth mothers and prospective adoptive parents. 

If you’re wondering, “Can you give your kids up for adoption at 3 months old?” you likely have many concerns about the process, and you may feel like it is too late for you to choose adoption.  

The most important thing to remember is that it’s never too late to choose adoption. American Adoptions has plenty of experience helping women at every stage of their pregnancy, and even after their babies have been born. So, even at 3 months old, you shouldn’t feel deterred from choosing adoption. 

Below, you’ll get information on how you can begin your adoption journey, regardless of any difficult circumstances you’re facing. We have the national resources and reach to help you find the perfect adoptive family for your baby.   

Can I Place a 3-Month-Old Baby for Adoption? 

Not every woman who places her child for adoption does so at the hospital. Instead, many of them ask, “Can you put a child up for adoption after a few months?”

The answer to this question is always yes, you can place a 3-month-old baby for adoption.

American Adoptions has worked with many women who wish to place a 3-month-old for adoption, and we can do the same for you.  

Why Adoption isn’t “Giving Up” 

Common phrases like “giving a baby up for adoption” may make it seem like adoption is a decision that you’ve come to overnight. But this couldn’t be farther from the truth. Over the past 12 or more weeks, you’ve likely spent countless hours turning this option over in your head. 

As you’ve tried your best to acclimate to the new roles of motherhood, the realization that parenting you child isn’t something you or your circumstances will allow isn’t uncommon, and many of our birth mothers experience the same feelings. It’s okay to come to terms with the idea that you’re unable or don’t want to be a mother.  

Choosing adoption doesn’t mean that you’re “giving up” on your baby. Women choose adoption at every stage of their pregnancy, and even after giving birth, in order to provide the best life for their child. We want to help you find the perfect home for your child with a family that can provide the environment you want your baby to have. 

So, even at 3 months old, adoption will always be a brave, selfless and loving choice for you and your child. 

How to Put My 3-Month-Old Up for Adoption 

If you’re wondering, “Can you give your kids up for adoption at 3 months old?” you likely have many questions about the process, and you may feel like it is too late for you to choose adoption. You might be unsure of where to start once you start asking, “Can you put a child up for adoption after a few months?”  

It’s never too late to choose adoption for your baby. Here is what the process normally looks like when working with American Adoptions: 

• Step 1: You’ll want to call 1-800-ADOPTION first. You’ll then be connected with a trained adoption specialist who can listen to your situation. Once you have called, you’ll be asked to fill out a form with your social and medical history. You’ll also be asked to fill out additional forms for your child. 

• Step 2: Based on your adoptive family preferences, your adoption specialist will send you different profiles to choose from. You shouldn’t have any trouble finding a family looking to adopt a 3-month-old, and your adoption specialist can help you find the perfect couple for you. We work with hundreds of amazing families from across the country, hopeful for the chance to adopt. 

• Step 3: After you’ve found the right family for your baby, you’ll start getting to know them. Your adoption specialist will help mediate the first call, but after that, contact is up to you. You can get to know one another through phone calls, emails, and even visits if you live close enough to one another. 

• Step 4: Once you’ve gotten to know the adoptive family, you can discuss post-adoption contact. Most prospective birth mothers choose to have some amount of contact after the adoption. If you have any questions about open adoption, you can always ask your specialist for more information. 

• Step 5: Once you understand the legal consequences of adoption, you can sign your adoption paperwork. Your adoption specialist and adoption attorney will help explain this process in more detail. 

Remember, adoption is always an option for you. And just like every prospective birth mother that we work with, you’ll be receiving the same amount of patience and understanding while you’re making this decision. 

Some examples of the services you’ll receive include: 

• Free legal representation 

• 24/7 access to counseling and educational resources 

• The freedom to choose an adoptive family and the amount of contact you want to have after the adoption 

So, if you’re asking yourself, “Can you put a child up for adoption after a few months?” the answer is always yes. No matter the circumstances, a compassionate adoption professional is always ready to listen. Michelle, a birth parent specialist and a birth parent herself, is ready to answer any questions you have about adoption for a 3-month-old.        

“I am available to answer any questions that arise, particularly from birth moms, as I have been in your shoes and know how you are feeling,” Michelle said. “It was most helpful to me when I had someone to talk to who would just listen to me without making any judgments or conclusions about who I was as a person.”        

You can ask Michelle questions about the adoption process online. You can also call us toll-free at 1-800-ADOPTION, or get free information with our online contact form for prospective birth mothers considering adoption here. Adoptive families wanting more information on adopting a child can click here to get more information. 

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