Is It Too Late to Put My 1-Year-Old up for Adoption?

If you want to place a 1-year-old for adoption, then you likely have a lot of questions about what the process entails. That is completely normal, and that’s why we’re here to help.

Choosing adoption can mean choosing a better life not only for yourself but also for your child. Also, you’ll receive the same services and support as someone who chose adoption while they were pregnant.

To get free adoption information now, contact us online today. We’ll answer all your questions and ease your worries when you’re thinking about “giving my 1-year-old up for adoption.”

1. Is It Too Late to Put My 1-Year-Old Up for Adoption?

No. It is never too late to place a 1-year-old for adoption, but, you and your baby have likely forged a deep bond. That means it can be emotionally challenging to place your 1-year-old for adoption. This is something to keep in mind as you consider adoption.

But, you can get all the support you deserve when you get in touch with us. There isn’t a right or wrong time to start thinking about adoption if it’s the best path forward for yourself and your child.

Also, there are many waiting adoptive families that would love nothing more than to give your child a loving home. With thousands of hopeful parents to choose from, you can give your child the brightest future imaginable.

2. How Do I Put My 1-Year-Old Up for Adoption? [5 Steps]

The adoption process when you place a 1-year-old for adoption is similar to the process for newborn or infant adoption. But, there are some extra steps that you will need to complete when you’re ready to place a 1-year-old for adoption.

From a general standpoint, your adoption journey will involve these five steps:

• Step 1: Contact us online and choose your preferences for an adoptive family.
• Step 2: Browse profiles of waiting adoptive families that match all your needs and preferences.
• Step 3: Determine the level of openness that you want.
• Step 4: Give birth and fill out the legal paperwork alongside your adoption attorney.
• Step 5: Complete the placement.

But, when you want to put your 1-year-old up for adoption, there are some additional requirements you’ll need to meet. For example, we will help you: 

• Obtain a copy of your child’s birth certificate 
• Note who is listed as the baby’s father on your child’s birth certificate 
• Get your child’s medical records
• Provide documentation of everywhere your child has lived 
• List who has cared for your child from birth to present 
• Determine who has provided financial and emotional support for your child from birth to present 
• List any potential father who has provided child support

Although placing a 1-year-old includes these extra steps, you’re giving your child a life of love and endless opportunities. You are also helping other people realize their lifelong dreams of becoming parents and starting a family. 

To get more free information now about how to place a 1-year-old for adoption, fill out our online contact form at any time.

3. Does Putting a Child Up for Adoption Cost Money?

No. Putting a child up for adoption is always free. That’s because our financial assistance covers all adoption-related expenses for you. But, receiving compensation aside from your living expenses is illegal when you decide to place a 1-year-old for adoption.

All states have their own laws about how much financial assistance you can receive, but you’ll usually get financial help with payments for things like:

• Transportation to medical appointments
• Rent
• Utilities
• Groceries
• Maternity clothing
• Phone services
• And more

Also, when you place a 1-year-old for adoption at our agency, we’ll provide you with:

• 24/7 adoption counseling and support
• Free medical expenses
• Free legal representation

4. Is Putting a Baby Up for Adoption Hard?

It can be emotionally hard when you place a 1-year-old up for adoption. When you’ve bonded with your child for a whole year, it can not only be hard to make this choice and complete the adoption journey but also difficult to adjust to your new, post-placement life.

This may be one of the most challenging decisions that you will ever make. But, it could also be one of the most fulfilling.

Natasha, a birth mother who worked with us, found that choosing adoption was a hard yet wonderful path forward. Although she went through the common yet complex emotions of adoption, she also knows that these feelings are temporary, and they often lead to a better tomorrow.

“A mother's love for her child is like no other love,” Natasha said. “To be able to put that feeling aside because you want the best for your child is the most unselfish thing I know. No one will ever understand that pain until they are in your shoes. You are not alone. As the days go on, the pain slowly fades little by little. It will not always hurt as much as it did the month, week or day before.”

5. What Are Some Tips Before Giving My 1-Year-Old up for Adoption?

• Learn about pros and cons of adoption.
• Watch videos about women who chose adoption.
• Browse profiles of adoptive families.
• Join a support group for expectant mothers.
• Contact our adoption agency today.

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Adoption is a beautiful decision that puts your child’s needs before your own, and that is nothing short of beautiful.

You will never be alone throughout the process. Fill out our online contact form to get free adoption information now.

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