We Find the Birth Mother

What Full-Service Means at American Adoptions

We’ve built every part of our process to give hopeful families and birth mothers the support they deserve. Our full-service model provides:

Outreach:
The largest licensed marketing reach of any agency in the U.S.—60,000+ monthly visitors ensures more expectant mothers find you. Find out why a dedicated marketing team is essential in finding an adoption situation
Licensed Screening and Counseling:
Every expectant mother is supported from her first inquiry by our team of over 100+ licensed social workers and trained professionals, so her decision is fully informed and never pressured. Find out more how they are supported here.
Legal Coordination:
Licensed in more states than any other agency, we can legally advertise and finalize placements across state lines without delays. Read more on upcoming Federal regulation that puts many professionals and adoption situations in jeopardy.
Financial Protection:
With structured fee protection, families aren’t left bearing the risk alone. Find the costs in adoption guide explained here.

This combination is what ensures your adoption process is as safe, ethical, and successful as possible. Read more on the guide to a successful adoption here.

How Other Professionals Put You at Risk

To help you understand better how we compare to most other agencies that simply don't offer the services, take this link to compare and find common fail points that cause families to lose money, wait years or never complete a placement.

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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.

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.

Home Studies: State by State

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

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.

Additional Resources

Adoption Newsletter

Did you know that American Adoptions offers a free bi-weekly e-newsletter? Sign up today to keep up-to-date on the latest in adoption news and information.

Famous Adoptions

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

Ted Mars' Adoption Story

Ted Mars, father of American Adoptions' founder Scott Mars, shares how adoption changed his world in ways he could have never imagined.

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