Giving Baby Up for Adoption in Delaware
How to Place Your Baby for Adoption
If you’re considering giving your baby up for adoption in Delaware, you’re facing one of the most important decisions of your life — but you don’t have to face it alone. With the support of American Adoptions, you can build a future of opportunity for yourself and your baby. Our experienced specialists guide you through every step, making sure you have control, choice, and confidence in your journey.
When you choose adoption, you choose hope. With American Adoptions, you can create a plan that meets your needs and gives your baby a beautiful life. This guide will walk you through the process of giving your baby up for adoption in Delaware, explain your rights, and show you how to take your next step.
Schedule a consultation today to speak with a caring adoption specialist and take the first step toward peace of mind.
How to Give Your Baby Up for Adoption in Delaware
Giving your baby up for adoption (or, more accurately, placing your baby for adoption) in Delaware is a process you control — and American Adoptions is here to help at every stage.
Here’s a step-by-step overview:
Step 1: Determine if Adoption is Right for You and Your Child
We help you explore if adoption fits your goals, values, and hopes for your baby’s future.
Step 2: Decide How to Put Your Baby Up for Adoption with an Adoption Plan
With your specialist, you’ll create a detailed adoption plan covering your preferences, including the family you want and how much contact you desire.
Step 3: Choose the Perfect Adoptive Family for Your Child
You’ll browse profiles of waiting families — each screened and ready to love your child.
Step 4: Get to Know the Adoptive Family
You can meet, call, or text with the family to build a relationship before placement.
Step 5: Give Birth and Complete the Legal Steps of Adoption
We’ll help coordinate a hospital plan and handle all legal aspects to ensure everything is completed smoothly.
Step 6: Share Contact after the Adoption and Build a Life-long Bond
You decide on the level of post-adoption contact, whether it’s photos, letters, or visits.
Can I Still Choose Adoption if My Baby is Already Born?
Yes — giving your baby up for adoption at the hospital or even after bringing your baby home is still possible. Adoption is always an option.
If you need help right away, we can connect you with an adoption specialist today to guide you through what’s next. Our team will support you in creating an adoption plan that respects your wishes, even in urgent or last-minute situations.
Call 1-800-ADOPTION to get immediate support.
Free Adoption Services You May Not Know About in Delaware
We know how hard this decision is, and you deserve someone by your side who understands what you’re going through — and who can help you every step of the way.
That’s why adoption for your baby in Delaware is free for you, with your pregnancy and any adoption-related expenses covered by us and the adoptive family you choose.
American Adoptions is a full-service, licensed national agency offering:
Do You Get Paid for Giving Your Baby Up for Adoption in Delaware?
No, you cannot legally be paid for placing your baby for adoption. But Delaware law allows adoption agencies to provide financial assistance for certain pregnancy-related expenses.
This might include help with:
- Rent or utilities
- Groceries
- Maternity clothes
- Medical costs
You deserve to focus on your health and well-being, not worry about bills. We’ll ensure you receive the maximum amount of financial support allowed under Delaware law.
Is it Wrong to Put My Baby Up for Adoption?
No — putting a newborn up for adoption is not giving up; it’s giving love. Many birth mothers share that they made this choice because they wanted to give their child the best possible life.
Adoption can provide your baby with a stable, loving home, and it allows you to take control of your future. This choice is brave, selfless, and made from deep love and care.
How to Choose an Adoptive Family in Delaware
With American Adoptions, you have access to one of the nation’s largest pools of adoptive families. You can review video profiles, speak directly with families, and choose the family that feels right for you, the adoption, and your pregnancy.
There are families of all different types you can choose from, whether that’s the lifestyle they live or the amount of children they already have that would give your baby siblings as they grow up. Whatever you can think of in an adoptive family, you can find.
You have the power to shape your child’s future — and we’re here to help you do that.
Adoption at the Hospital: How Do You Make a Hospital Plan?
Your hospital plan ensures you’re in charge of your delivery experience, with your adoption specialist working with hospital staff to make sure your wishes are respected when giving your baby up for adoption in Delaware.
You decide:
What About the Birth Father?
Delaware law gives birth fathers certain rights in the adoption process. If you’re asking, “Can I give my baby up for adoption without the father’s consent?” the answer depends on your situation.
- Consent is only required if the father has legal paternity (by marriage, acknowledgment, or court order).
- Adoption can proceed without his consent if he has abandoned the child, failed to provide support, cannot be located despite reasonable efforts, or has had his parental rights terminated.
- The court decides whether to override consent through a legal petition and hearing, based on evidence of the father’s lack of involvement or unfitness.
It’s important to be honest with your specialist so we can guide you and connect you with legal resources.
More Delaware Adoption Laws You’ll Need to Know About
Besides birth father consent when giving your baby up for adoption, Delaware adoption laws cover topics like:
You don’t have to figure this out alone — your adoption attorney and specialist will help you navigate every legal detail.
Ongoing Support After Giving Baby Up for Adoption
Adoption doesn’t end at placement. American Adoptions offers:
- Post-placement counseling
- Help maintaining contact with the adoptive family
- Continued emotional support from your specialist
You are not alone — we’ll stand by you every step of the way.
Is Giving My Baby Up for Adoption in Delaware Right for Me?
This is an emotional decision with many pros and cons. But the benefits of choosing adoption mean:
You don’t have to decide today — but we’re here whenever you’re ready.
Contact Us Now
You don’t have to face this alone. Schedule a consultation today with one of our experienced Delaware adoption specialists, and let’s talk about how we can help you build a brighter future for you and your baby.
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