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Why American Adoptions is One of the Best National Adoption Agencies
There are many types of adoption professionals that offer a wide range of services – including adoption law firms, adoption law centers, adoption facilitators and local and national adoption agencies.


Adopting a Child of Another Race

Transracial families are beautiful, and adopting a child of another race takes your family on a unique journey. There are issues and culture and heritage that you will have to figure out how to handle. Here are a few things to consider. 




What's it like to Give a Child Up for Open Adoption? [How to Stay Connected to Your Child]

“Open adoption” has always been a well-known and often-used term when talking about adoption, but what does it really mean, and what is it like to place in an open adoption? When it comes to an open adoption, you don’t have to stick to just one definition. Here is a little more information about the process.




Benefits of Adoption [And How They Affect You]

There are numerous benefits of adoption for the expectant birth parents, hopeful adoptive parents and the adoptee. This article highlights just a few.




Adopt a Baby with American Adoptions

The path to adopt a baby is not always a straightforward, but it can be beautiful. In this article you can get information on whether infant adoption is a good fit for you and how American Adoptions can help you along the way.




The Pros and Cons of Adoption

Whether you’re considering adopting a child or placing a child for adoption, there are some important pros and cons of adoption to be aware of. Adoption is not right for everyone — so decide if it’s right for you by reading about the advantages and disadvantages of adoption in the United States with this complete guide.




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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Adoption Newsletter

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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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