Benefits of Adoption

Thousands of American families are created every year through adoption, and the benefits of adoption affect everyone involved:

  • Adoptive families, who often choose adoption because of infertility, are granted an opportunity to become parents.
  • A child is provided a two-parent home with a stable income.
  • A woman, who may not be ready to raise a child, can select a family that she knows will raise her child as she would like to and is also able to pursue goals of continuing her education or career.

Every day, women like you choose adoption. They understand the benefits of adoption for children and want the best for them. And in many cases, the benefits of open adoption have led to ongoing relationships between them and their children.

Today, adoption is a beneficial option for a pregnant woman as she will incur little to no medical and legal expenses and will often have assistance with her bills during her pregnancy. No matter the stage of a woman's pregnancy, adoption is always an option.

An Adoption Specialist can help you find the perfect adoptive family that will make these benefits a reality. Please call 1-800-ADOPTION to speak with an Adoption Specialist, or click here to request free adoption information.

Advantages of Adoption

Those who work at American Adoptions are able to see the advantages of adoption for themselves every day, but women facing an unplanned pregnancy are often unaware of these advantages. Research and statistics prove that adoption has many advantages for pregnant women, the children they place for adoption and the adoptive families who are eternally grateful for the opportunity to become parents.

You Are Not Giving Up By Choosing Adoption

From talk shows to books and even casual conversation amongst friends, the term "give up" has unfortunately become synonymous with adoption. Birth mothers are often referred to as women who chose to "give up" their babies for adoption. However, if American society stopped to think about what we were really saying, we would realize that it couldn't be further from the truth.

Adoption Facts: Then and Now

Instead of being shrouded in secrecy, today's adoptions are an open process in which birth parents, adoptive parents and the child embrace their relationship to one another.

This Is Your Choice

Unplanned pregnancy options for women have changed dramatically over the past few decades. While abortion, parenting or adoption have long been unplanned pregnancy options, only more recently has a woman been able to truly make her own choice for an unplanned pregnancy.

Dealing with an Unplanned Pregnancy

You find out you’re pregnant and soon learn there are several ways of dealing with an unplanned pregnancy: parenting, abortion or adoption. Although you might look forward to the idea of being a mom later in life, you know you aren’t ready to parent at this stage in your life.

Is An Adopted Child Loved as Much as a Biological Child?

Are adopted children loved as much as biological children? Absolutely.

Birth Mother Testimonials

Read stories from mothers who chose adoption as the best life path for their baby. Through these unique, real perspectives, learn more about why other women have chosen adoption.

  • 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.

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  • 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.


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