Getting Started

Wondering if adoption is the right choice for you? Explore your adoption option and learn about the adoption process, how American Adoptions can help you, how you can receive help with finances and medical expenses and more below.

The Adoption Process: Step by Step

There are seven basic steps of the adoption process - call American Adoptions today at 1-800-ADOPTION to learn more.

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.

How American Adoptions Can Help

Learn all the ways American Adoptions can help you acheive your dreams for both you and your baby.

Help with Finances and Medical Expenses

Finances can have a major impact on your decision when considering your pregnancy options. Most women have worries about resources and costs when they learn they are pregnant.

What if the Father Doesn't Agree?

Learn more about what happens if the birth father is not supportive of adoption.

Where Do I Start?

Staring down at a positive pregnancy test is a lifechanging experience for anyone, but when the news comes in a completely unexpected way, it can be very scary. Let American Adoptions help you determine what to do next.

How Does Adoption Work?

Learn about the adoption process for birth parents.

Request Free Adoption Information

Whether you just began pondering the adoption option or are already certain adoption will allow you to provide the best life for your baby, American Adoptions can help! Receive our free Guide for Women Considering Adoption today!

Begin the Adoption Process. Submit Your Information

Complete our simple background form so the adoption professionals at American Adoptions can best understand your unique needs. Once we receive this form, we will contact you the next business day to guide you through the adoption process.

About Us: American Adoptions

Learn about American Adoptions and how we can help you.
  • The Adoption process: Step by Step

    There are seven basic steps of the adoption process - call American Adoptions today at 1-800-ADOPTION to learn more.

  • What if the birth father doesn't agree?

    Learn more about what happens if the birth father is not supportive of adoption.

  • Birth Mother Stories

    Adoption stories from mothers who placed their baby for adoption. Learn more about adoption from the unique perspective of mothers who have lovingly chosen to create an adoption plan.

  • Why is American Adoptions the right adoption agency choice for many birth mothers?

    American Adoptions is one of the largest licensed adoption agencies in the United States. We work with thousands of women each year facing an unplanned pregnancy and offer assistance to women in need. Our large, caring staff is able to assist you 7 days a week and provide you with one-on-one counseling about your pregnancy and the options available to you.

  • How much information about the family will be shared with me?

    You can share however much or little information about yourself as you feel comfortable sharing. The adoptive family will know your first name, your last name (but only once the child is placed in their care), your medical history and the state that you live in.

  • How will the family tell my child about me and the adoption when my child is older?

    This is a question that can only be answered by the individual family. Each family has their own style of how to introduce the adoption to the child. When you are matched with your adoptive family, you can ask this question to them. If you would like your Adoption Specialist to discuss it with them for you, just let her know.

  • Teen Pregnancy - Information for Young Women

    While not every woman who chooses adoption is a young mother, many are. Through adoption, many young women have found an ability to give their babies the best life possible, while finding the opportunity to realize their own dreams, as well. Call American Adoptions today at 1-800-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.

  • Adoption Videos

    View videos of real women who choose adoption for their baby as they discuss why they chose adoption and how they feel about their choice today.


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