Iowa Adoption Information and Resources

Adoption in Iowa

Every day, American Adoptions helps prospective birth parents and adoptive families from Iowa answer their adoption questions. Regardless of whether you live in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, any other town in the Hawkeye State or any other state in the country, we can help you with your adoption.

The American Adoptions' website provides adoption information to both pregnant women considering adoption and to prospective adoptive families, regardless of where they are at in the adoption process. Both parties have access to articles, manuals, videos, and they can reach out to our staff to answer any of their Iowa adoption questions.

To speak with one of our adoption specialists about Iowa adoption information, please call 1-800-ADOPTION.

Unsupportive, Uninterested or Unknown Birth Fathers

Unsupportive or unknown birth fathers are much more common than ones who are supportive of the adoption – and yet the adoption process, for the most part, remains the same.

Supportive Birth Fathers, Married Couples Choosing Adoption

Having the birth father’s support throughout the adoption is invaluable, as you can lean on one another throughout this process.

How Do I Tell the Birth Father About My Adoption Plan?

Some women choosing adoption are unsure of how to tell the birth father about their adoption plan. There are three methods of telling him the news.

What Are My Responsibilities as the Father?

It is common for birth fathers to feel embarrassment toward this situation; however, by taking responsibility, you have absolutely nothing to be embarrassed about.

If My Child is Adopted, Do I Still Have to Pay Child Support?

It is a common and valid question for many prospective birth parents: Will I be responsible for child support if my child is adopted by new parents?

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