How to Adopt a Baby in Kansas
You’ve waited long enough to become a parent — why wait another day to start your adoption journey?
If you’ve been wondering how to adopt a baby in Kansas, this comprehensive guide will walk you through every essential step. Whether you’re just starting to explore adoption or ready to take the next step, this article provides everything you need — including local insights, legal processes, and the unmatched support of a full-service agency.
Imagine hearing the words, “You’re going to be parents.” You can take the first steps toward hearing that today.
How to Adopt a Baby in Kansas: 5 Steps to Parenthood
Adoption is a life-changing journey, and with American Adoptions, it becomes a guided, supported, and joyful experience. While every path is unique, these five steps outline how many families go from hopeful to holding their baby.
Step 1: Contact an Adoption Agency
Why this step matters: Your agency sets the tone for your entire experience.
By partnering with American Adoptions, you get immediate access to trusted professionals who manage every aspect of the adoption journey — legal support, birth mother matching, home studies, and post-placement care.
Step 2: Become an Active Family
You’ll complete an Adoption Planning Questionnaire (APQ), prepare for your home study, and create an adoptive family profile to help expectant mothers learn more about you.
Step 3: Be Chosen by a Prospective Birth Mother
Expectant mothers choose the adoptive family that feels right. When you match, you’ll begin building a relationship and preparing for placement.
Birth mothers initiate the match — and often get to know families before placement. This is a beautiful part of open adoption.
Step 4: Meet Your Baby: Delivery and Hospital Stay
You’ll travel to the hospital when the birth mother goes into labor. Our team coordinates every detail so you can focus on what matters — meeting your child for the first time.
Kansas hospitals are used to working with adoptive families, especially those supported by American Adoptions.
Step 5: Post-Placement Life: Living Out Your Dream of Parenthood
After placement, your journey continues with adoption finalization and potentially ongoing contact with the birth parents, depending on your open adoption preferences.
Who Can Adopt a Baby in Kansas?
To adopt a baby in Kansas with American Adoptions, you’ll need to meet state requirements and our agency’s standards:
How American Adoptions Supports You: Why Families Trust Us
Working with the right professional can be the difference between a successful adoption journey and waiting longer to become a parent.
With over 13,000 families created and decades of experience with adoption, American Adoptions is the most trusted adoption agency in Kansas. Working with us means:
Get the support you deserve by getting in touch with us today to take the next step toward becoming a parent.
Understanding Adoption Costs in Kansas
Wondering how much it costs to adopt a baby in Kansas? Costs can vary, with some fees fixed like agency fees and other costs being more variable, based on your situation like birth mother expenses, legal fees, and services.
We help make adopting in Kansas smooth and straightforward when it comes to cost because we offer:
We understand the concern that comes with adoption when it comes to cost. That’s why we offer adoption disruption insurance. In the event of something happening that makes the adoption not possible, you won’t lose the money you’ve invested.
Worried About Affording Adoption? You Have Options
You shouldn’t have to delay your dream because of cost. That’s why we guide families through budget planning and how to stay within that budget.
In addition to the federal adoption tax credit you’ll benefit from, we can also connect you to various resources to help make adoption more affordable like grants and loans.
How Long Does it Take to Adopt a Baby in Kansas?
The wait time with American Adoptions is an average of 12 months — one of the shortest in the country. Here’s how:
Why It’s So Important to Complete Your Home Study Early
Your home study is a legal requirement and the foundation of your eligibility. It’s also one of the most time-consuming parts of the adoption process. Getting it completed earlier can help you make any necessary adjustments so it doesn’t slow down the process.
In Kansas, our agency is licensed to complete home studies with accuracy and care. Get in touch with us today to start the home study process.
When is Adoption Finalized in Kansas?
Adoption is finalized in court once the birth parents’ rights are terminated and all legal processes are complete — usually 6 months post-placement.
Other Adoption Laws in Kansas
Kansas laws you should know:
- Home study requirements are state-mandated
- ICWA applies if the child has Native American heritage
- ICPC governs out-of-state placements
- Post-Adoption Contact Agreements (PACAs) are not legally enforceable in Kansas, but we facilitate ongoing communication
Adoption Attorneys Near Me
We collaborate with local legal professionals to ensure a smooth finalization:
- Michael J Belfonte PC (Independence, MO)
- Krigel, Nugent & Moore (Kansas City)
- Martin Pringle Law Firm (Wichita)
Different Types of Adoption in Kansas
FAQ About Adopting a Baby in Kansas
Can birth mothers change their mind in Kansas?
Yes, until they voluntarily relinquish parental rights.
Is there an adoption tax credit in Kansas?
Eligible Kansas residents can claim a credit equal to 100% of the federal adoption tax credit amount allowed under Section 23 of the Internal Revenue Code for the same tax year.
Is it hard for a gay couple to adopt a baby?
Not with American Adoptions — we proudly serve all family types.
Are adoptive parents on the birth certificate?
Yes — once the adoption is finalized.
Are open adoptions legally enforceable in Kansas?
No, but American Adoptions requires all parties to agree to a contact plan.
Don’t Wait Any Longer — Adopt a Baby in Kansas Today
Imagine this: You’re holding your baby for the first time — in a Kansas hospital, with the support of a compassionate birth mother and a trusted agency by your side.
You deserve that moment. Let’s make it real.
Our Offices in Kansas
National Office (Overland Park)
7500 W. 110th St.
Suite 500
Overland Park, KS 66210
913-383-9804
1-800-ADOPTION
Kansas - Kansas City
827 Armstrong Ave, Suite 103
Kansas City, KS 66101
1-800-ADOPTION
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