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National Adoption Agencies: What Families Need to Know

What are the different types of adoption agencies, and who should you work with for the adoption process? This guide to national adoption agencies will help you decide on the right adoption professional. 




Adoption Attorneys and Why You Need Them

The adoption process is guided by laws and regulations at every step of the way. To complete it, you’ll need an adoption attorney. But what role should the attorney have, and what services can they really provide? Find out here.




Adoption Law Centers: What Families Need to Know Before Committing

Adoption law centers have become more popular in recent years for families looking to adopt. What are these centers? How are they run and regulated? This guide to adoption law centers will tell you everything you need to know.




Local Adoption Agencies: Pros, Cons and What Families Should Know

“Should I search for adoption agencies near me? What are the pros and cons of working with a local adoption agency?” This guide answers these questions and more so you can choose the adoption professional that’s best for your family.




Adoption Facilitators: Why Lower Cost Often Leads to Higher Losses

Adoption facilitators are a type of adoption professional that are not subjected to oversight or regulation, which can make working with one a risky decision. Here’s why.




Adoption Agency Regulations: Why Licensing and Oversight Matter

The adoption process is governed by laws and regulations, but not all adoption professionals adhere to these standards. Find out which type of adoption professionals you can be sure are conducting their work in an ethical way.




5 FAQs for Preventing an Adoption Disruption

Every hopeful parent wants to do everything they can to prevent an adoption disruption from happening to them — and choosing the right adoption professional is key. Here’s why.




Finding an Adoption Home Study Professional

Who can perform a home study for adoption? Is it the adoptive family’s job to find a home study professional? What are the signs of a good home study provider? We’ve got the answer to your questions. 




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Adoption Home Study

Adoption Home Study Process

Learn what a home study is and why you need one to adopt a child.

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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.

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Home Studies: State by State

Find a qualified professional in your state to complete your home study.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do we need to retain our own attorney?

No, American Adoptions has established relationships with some of the best adoption attorneys in the nation. Because adoption laws vary from state to state and between counties, it is important to utilize the services of an adoption attorney who specializes in the state where the adoption will finalize, which is unknown until you match with an expectant mother. You have the right to retain your own attorney, but doing so may be an additional, unnecessary expense.

Can we choose the gender of our baby?

American Adoptions does not allow gender specificity in adoption. Any family who wishes to be gender-specific in their adoption should contact us at 1-800-ADOPTION and ask about the possibility of an exception waiver before taking any other steps toward adoption with our agency. Any families who do receive an exception to be gender-specific may also incur an additional fee, which helps cover the additional advertising costs of such a request.

Please note that gender specificity will likely increase your wait time significantly.

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Famous Adoptions

Learn which famous Hollywood actors, sports stars, politicians and other icons have been touched by adoption.

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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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