American Adoptions -- America's Adoption Agency
American Adoptions' Advantages
Every year, more than 300 families are created through American Adoptions. These families chose us to complete their adoptions because we provide all of the services required to successfully complete an adoption to the satisfaction of both the adoptive family and birth parents.
Some of the advantages of working with American Adoptions include…
- Low Wait Times - We offer some of the lowest wait times among all adoption agencies, with 75 percent of our families adopting within their estimated wait times.
- Low Disruptions - Disruptions are impossible to completely eliminate; however, because of our extensive counseling and support with prospective birth mothers, we only work with prospective birth mothers who are fully committed to their adoption plans.
- Education, Support, Counseling - Every family is assigned an experienced Adoptive Family Specialist, who will provide you support, education and any counseling they may need throughout this process.
- Limited Risk Program - With most agencies, if an adoption doesn't work out, the adoptive family can't reclaim the money they lost. Unfortunately, many families aren't financially able to try again. American Adoptions financially protects families with our limited-risk program.
To learn more about American Adoptions, contact us at 1-800-ADOPTION, request free adoption information, or get started by joining now.
American Adoptions' Advantages
| Learn more about American Adoptions and what our agency offers you that other adoption professionals do not. |
The Top 10 Reasons Why Families Choose American Adoptions
| American Adoptions is one of the largest domestic adoption agencies in the nation - learn why thousands of expectant mothers and waiting families have turned to American Adoptions. |
Adoption Agency Information
| American Adoptions is currently one of the largest non-profit licensed domestic adoption agencies in the United States completing over 300 adoptions annually. As a non-profit, licensed adoption agency American Adoptions provides a full range of services to adoptive families and birth parents across the country. |
Our Agency Staff
| Read profiles and view photos of the staff of American Adoptions. |
Founder's Adoption Story
| Read the adoption story of the founders of American Adoptions. |
Successful Completed Adoptions Through American Adoptions
| American Adoptions had helped thousands of families realize their adoption dreams. Read profiles of some of the most recent adoptive families to complete adoptions through our agency. |
Adoption Counseling
| Many adoptive families and birth mothers wonder why adoption counseling and case management is necessary. Adoption is an emotionally involved decision, not only for birth parents, but also for adoptive families. Too often, suppressed emotions surface during the emotionally-involved process of adoption and adoptive families and birth parents may need support during the adoption. |
Birth Mother Drug Screening
| Information regarding American Adoptions' drug screening policy. |
After the Adoption: The Picture/Letter Agreement
| American Adoptions specializes in semi-open adoptions, meaning there is some contact with the birth parents, however, key identifying information, such as last names and addresses, remains confidential. We also handle closed and open adoption, when requested by the birth parent. |
- Adoption Home Study Process
Learn what a home study is and why you need one to adopt a child.
- Home Study Questions and Answers
While adoption home studies vary slightly from agency to agency and state to state, there are several key elements that are almost always included in every home study.
- Home Studies: State by State
Find a qualified professional in your state to complete your home study.
- What is the total cost for the entire adoption?
There are several factors that determine the total cost for an adoption, including the program you choose. Variables such as medical bills, birth mother expenses and legal fees vary for each adoption. We strive to maintain affordable adoptions without cutting corners. Please see the Our Domestic Adoption Programs section for further details.
- Can we choose the gender of our baby?
Have your heart set on a bouncing baby boy or a new little princess? American Adoptions now offers a gender-specific option for families hoping for a specific gender. With this option families would pay an additional Gender-Specific Fee to help our agency locate and work with birth mothers meeting this additional criteria. Please note that gender specificity may increase wait time. This fee is in addition to all other program fees and is not considered part of your adoption budget. Please contact us at 1-800-ADOPTION for minimum budget details.
- Do we need to retain our own attorney?
No - American Adoptions has established relationships with some of the best adoption attorneys in the nation. It is important to note that adoption laws vary state-to-state and often even county-to-county. As such, it is important to utilize the services of an attorney that specializes in adoption in the state the adoption will finalize in, which we will not know until you are matched with an expectant mother. Retaining your own attorney at this time is not necessary and may be an additional expense to you that is not needed.
- Adoption Newsletter
Did you know that American Adoptions offers a free bi-weekly e-newsletter? Sign up today to keep up-to-date on the latest in adoption news and information.
- Famous Adoptions
Learn which famous Hollywood actors, sports stars, politicians and other icons have been touched by adoption.
- Adoption Glossary
Do adoption terms and phrases leave you feeling confused? Learn the meaning to key adoption words and phrases with our comprehensive adoption glossary.
