You Find the Birth Mother
Why Self-Matching Still Requires Professional Support
Knowing someone who wants to place is a meaningful start. But even with that connection, adoption is a legal and emotional process that must be handled with care.
National data shows that only 1 out of every 100 women who consider adoption will ultimately choose to place a child. It's important that you connect with a pregnant mom who is more committed to the process and is more likely to have a successful placement. The image below shows where most agencies match their families and where American Adoptions connects families with expectant moms.
Without an agency involved to offer licensed counseling, ethical education, and legal safeguards, families in self-matches often face greater risk, both emotionally and legally. Additionally, using the right agency matters, too.
Connect with an adoption professional about your situation to make sure it is not at risk.
If you’ve already connected with a birth mother, we can step in and ensure the process is legal, ethical, and supported on both sides. With over 13,000 adoptions completed and more than 30 years of experience, we’ve built one of the most trusted full-service adoption programs in the country. That experience matters—especially when the path starts with a personal connection. Take this link to see our complete level of support for your adoption. Here is a breakdown of different adoption paths and professionals and the of support offered. Professional Type Legal Oversight Counseling Support Coordination Support American Adoptions (Full-Service) ✅ Yes ✅ Yes ✅ Yes Family Acting Alone ❌ No ❌ No ❌ No Attorney Only ✅ Limited* ❌ No ❌ No Facilitator or Online Platform ❌ No ❌ No ❌ No We understand that finding someone is rare and meaningful. That’s why we offer full-service support even when you don’t need help with outreach. Let us walk with you—and her—from this point forward. A personal connection is a great first step. Licensed professionals make it a secure adoption. Next Step: Need legal and emotional guidance for your self-match? We’re ready to support you both, so contact us today. DisclaimerHow American Adoptions Supports Independent Matches
How Do Different Professionals Support a Self-Match?
One Connection. Full Support
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