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.
Adoption specialists are available 24 hours a day to offer free counseling and support to pregnant women considering adoption.
To date, we've helped build more than 5,000 families - and we continue to be involved in an average of 300 adoptions every year.
We are proud to offer scholarships to the birth parents who place with our agency so they can reach their educational goals.
For more than two decades, we have provided the support and services birth and adoptive families need for a successful adoption.
With involvement in 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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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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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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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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Adoptive parents Kellie and Rob finalized their adoption of their daughter Lily this summer. Now, the couple shares their story of how they coped with a long wait to find the adoption opportunity that was always meant to be.
Emotions run high during the holidays, and for families struggling with infertility or trying to adopt, this season can be especially difficult. Knowing what not to say to your family members in this position is important always, but especially necessary to not ruin your holiday gatherings.
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“Elf” is a favorite holiday movie for many — but it’s also a good commentary on the journey of its protagonist, adoptee Buddy. Find out why you should rewatch this quality Christmas film with your family today!
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