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How Adoptions Work Today

If you are new to adoption, you are likely wondering exactly what adoption is, what it means for both adoptive families and birth parents, and exactly how an adoption is completed. The following is a breakdown of how adoption works today.

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We're Always Available

Adoption specialists are available 24 hours a day to offer free counseling and support to pregnant women considering adoption.

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5,000+ Families Created

To date, we've helped build more than 5,000 families - and we continue to complete an average of 300 adoptions every year.

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278 Scholarships Awarded

We are proud to offer scholarships to the birth parents who place with our agency so they can reach their educational goals.

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Over 25 Years of Service

For more than two decades, we have provided the support and services birth and adoptive families need for a successful adoption.

About Us: American Adoptions

Completing more than 300 domestic adoptions each year, American Adoptions is currently one of the largest domestic adoption agencies of its kind in the United States.

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Building a Lifelong Bond - One Birth Mother's Open Adoption Story

Caitlin was fortunate to have plenty of time to connect with her baby’s adoptive family before giving birth — and it’s a relationship that continues strong today.

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It Takes a Village - Why One Adoptive Couple Turned to Crowdfunding

Faced with depleting funds from fertility treatments, Tara and Jeremy took a sucessful leap into adoption — relying on community support through a crowdfunding campaign and help from their supportive families.

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A Life of Love and Opportunity - Scott's Story

When Scott Mars, the cofounder of American Adoptions, was adopted by his parents, it sparked a lifelong mission to bring other families together through adoption. “Because of adoption, my life was filled with love and opportunity," he says.

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What's New at American Adoptions?

April 20, 2018

Oversharing in Adoption: 5 Adoption Details to Keep Within the Triad

It’s natural to want to talk about your adoption story — but how much information is too much? Here are five adoption details you should keep private:

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April 16, 2018

What You Need to Know about Postpartum and Post-Adoption Depression

Anyone who gives birth or brings a new child home can experience postpartum or post-adoption depression. Here’s what you need to know about adoption and depression.

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April 13, 2018

Look Out for American Adoptions’ New Website!

Here at American Adoptions, we’ve spent the last quarter-century helping to create more than 5,000 families and providing the support that thousands of prospective birth mothers needed. And, now, we’re going to do it with a little bit more style.

Our web designers have been …

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