Adoption in Santa Maria, CA
Santa Maria Adoption Agencies, Lawyers and More
If you are hoping to adopt a child in Santa Maria or are a pregnant women considering placing a child for adoption in Santa Maria, you probably have numerous questions about the adoption process and what options you have.
Where do I begin?
Are there resources available in my area?
What agency is best for me?
These questions and more are the exact reason American Adoptions has put together this guide for adoptions in Santa Maria. No matter if you're just starting your research or are ready to begin your adoption journey, the resources in this guide can help.
As a national adoption agency that specializes in domestic infant adoptions, American Adoptions offers all the services prospective birth and adoptive families need to complete an adoption in Santa Maria. To learn how we can guide you through your Santa Maria adoption, you can call 1-800-ADOPTION now, or request free adoption information online.
Adoption Agencies in Santa Maria, CA
National adoption agencies, like American Adoptions, can help you complete an adoption in Santa Maria from beginning to end. With the ability to offer services that local, smaller agencies cannot, national agencies provide you with unmatched expertise and support to help you complete a successful adoption. This includes services such as:
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24/7 counseling and support for anyone thinking about placing a child for adoption in Santa Maria
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Facilitating pre-placement and post-placement contact
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Facilitating care and financial assistance for any prospective birth mother
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Disruption protection for adoptive families
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Screening prospective birth mothers and adoptive parents
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Connecting adoptive parents and potential birth mothers with legal representation
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Helping adoptive families find adoption opportunities through adoption profiles and videos
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And more
The services American Adoptions provides are truly unmatched. With offices in California, we are able to offer the knowledge and benefits of a national agency with the local, personal feel of a nearby one. Your nearest offices are located at:
7257 N Maple Ave Ste 101
Fresno, CA 93720
1-800-ADOPTION
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If you would prefer to explore your options with a local Santa Maria adoption agency, you may choose to work with any of the following:
Foster Care Adoption in Santa Maria
As a private domestic adoption agency, American Adoptions is not involved with California’s foster care system and cannot complete foster care adoptions. However, foster care and foster care adoption can provide children in the California foster care system a new start in a loving home.
These children may be older, come from sibling groups or have special needs. The ultimate goal of foster care is to reunite the child with their biological parents, but oftentimes, that is unfortunately not a possibility. If foster care sounds like the type of adoption in Santa Maria you would like to pursue, contact one of the following agencies:
International Adoption in Santa Maria
Although American Adoptions does not complete international adoptions, we understand the opportunity they can provide for families looking to expand through the adoption of a child from another country.
Given rules and restrictions from two countries and travel and being involved, the international process is considered to be more complex and lengthier than that of domestic adoptions. Your adoption agency will guide you through the steps and requirements. If you’re interested in adopting a child from another country, these California adoption agencies will be able to help with your adoption in Santa Maria:
Santa Maria Adoption Lawyers
Whether you are a prospective birth mother or an adoptive parent, you will need legal representation by a Santa Maria adoption attorney throughout the adoption process. Your attorney will guide you through the legal steps of adoption, such as adoption consent and finalization. Those working with American Adoptions will be connected to trusted legal representation from our index of local adoption attorneys.
If the agency you decide to work with does not provide you legal representation, you will need to find a Santa Maria adoption attorney to represent you. Some of your options include:
Home Study Professionals in Santa Maria
No matter the type of adoption you choose to pursue, a home study is required for all prospective adoptive parents in the United States. The home study is an evaluation of your readiness to become a parent based on home visits, background checks, and interviews with family members. Your home study provider will need to be licensed in California.
Adoptive parents working with American Adoptions will find comfort in knowing American Adoptions has streamlined the home study process so that you can complete your home study with us faster and more efficiently than any other agency.
Follow this link to begin your home study and to learn more about the services we offer.
Santa Maria Hospitals for Maternity Care and Delivery
Expectant mothers who create an adoption plan for their baby with American Adoptions will also work with their adoption specialist to create a hospital plan as part of the adoption process.
The hospital plan covers more than just knowing where you’d like to receive medical care during your pregnancy and delivery, it also helps plan details during your hospital stay. How you prefer placement to go, who will be in the delivery room with you and if you would like any alone time with your baby are just some of the topics discussed and planned with your specialist.
The staff at the hospital, as well as the adoptive parents are informed of your hospital plan to avoid any confusion or concerns when the time comes for delivery.
Local Santa Maria hospitals you might consider for your health needs include:
Santa Maria Adoption Finalization Courts
Adoptions in Santa Maria will ultimately need to be finalized in your local circuit court. The finalization hearing is the last step of the adoption process. During your hearing, a judge will review all documentation and ask questions to see how you and your child are adjusting to placement. Once the judge has reached their verdict, they will issue a final decree of adoption, which makes your child a legal member of your family.
You can learn more about where you’ll be finalizing your Santa Maria adoption at the Superior Court of Santa Barbara website.
Santa Maria Attractions
If you are traveling from out of state for your adoption in Santa Maria, there is a good chance you will have some down time for yourself. Out-of-state adoptions must comply with the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC), which can take some time to complete.
While you're in the area, you might as well enjoy some of the attractions and beautiful sights the Santa Maria area has to offer.
The adoption process can be complex, especially if you’re trying to navigate it alone.
No matter what stage you are at in the adoption process, American Adoptions can help with your domestic infant adoption in Santa Maria. Whenever you are ready, call 1-800-ADOPTION to talk to an adoption specialist or to request more information about our agency.
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