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:

A licensed adoption professional
Unlike unlicensed organizations that may overpromise and under deliver, American Adoptions is independently reviewed, follows all state laws and upholds the highest standards of practice.
Honest wait times
American Adoptions utilizes a wide-reaching marketing strategy to connect adoptive families with prospective birth mothers nationwide, reducing wait times.
Financial protection
In the event of an adoption disruption, the money you put into your adoption will be refunded back to you to use how you deem fit, rather than rolled over into future adoption journeys.

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:

Because American Adoptions invests heavily in nationwide advertising, your profile reaches more prospective birth parents, leading to significantly shorter wait times than low-marketing agencies.

Unlicensed adoption professionals aren’t monitored by any governing body and can mislead families about wait times and costs. American Adoptions is fully licensed, which means you receive transparent service.

Local adoption opportunities fluctuate, but national agencies have broader reach and data to provide more accurate and consistent wait time estimates.

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

Private Domestic	Foster Care	International
Permanent placement	Reunification if possible	Placement of a child from another country
Newborn	0-18 years old	Varies
average of 12 months	Up to 5 years	1-5 years
Agency-assisted	State-run	International laws; agency-assisted

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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