Types of Adoption
Asking, "What type of adoption is right for me?" Check out this comprehensive guide, detailing the different types of adoption available to American adoptive parents. If you're considering infant adoption, our agency can answer your questions and help you get started.How Many Ways to Adopt Are There?
| Adoption is a complex subject, to say the least. Part of its complexity is that there are many different types of adoption. Whether you are a prospective birth parent, a hopeful adoptive family or someone who is simply curious, we’ve prepared this comprehensive list just for you. |
International Adoption [What You Need to Know]
| Whether you’re a prospective birth mother, a hopeful adoptive parent or you have someone in your life involved in the adoption process, you may be curious about the types of adoption. One of these types is international adoption, but what exactly is it? That’s what we’re here to answer for you. |
Your Complete Guide to LGBTQ+ Adoption
| There are many different reasons that people choose adoption. For LGBTQ+ hopeful parents, it can be a wonderful way to start or grow a family. |
Resources for Interracial Adoption
| What is interracial adoption? As its name implies, interracial adoption is when a family adopts a child who has a different racial background from them. For example, this could be a white parent adopting a Black child, a Latino parent adopting an Indigenous baby or many other situations. |
Adult Adoption
| When people think about adoption, they often assume that it’s exclusively about children. Although domestic infant adoption is incredibly common, adopting an adult is also possible. So, what are adult adoptions? ... |
The Differences Between Private and Foster Adoption
| Trying to decide between adoption from foster care and adoption through a private agency? You’re not alone — and there’s a lot to learn. Fortunately, our comprehensive guide is here to answer all of your questions and help you find the right path for you. |
Adoption Without an Agency: What is Independent Adoption?
| Wondering how to find a baby to adopt without an agency? There are a few things you should know about this adoption process before you get started. Here, find out every important detail about independent adoption without an agency — and whether it’s right for you. |
Is International Adoption Risky?
| Is international adoption risky? The short answer is yes, it can be — but it is up to each family to decide whether those risks are worth it to them. Here, learn about some of the international adoption risks and realities you need to be aware of. |
Everything to Know About the Military Adoption Process
| Being in the military can make starting a family hard. What about adoption? Is that an option for military families? American Adoptions is proud to help U.S. service members start their families through adoption. Here’s how. |
A Guide to Transracial Adoption
| Transracial adoption is a beautiful way to start a family. Here are several things to consider if you are thinking about starting your family through transracial adoption or placing a child with parents of another race. |