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Is It Too Late to Put My 10-Month-Old up for Adoption?

When you place a 10-month-old for adoption, our agency will be there every step of the way. The process is fairly similar to that of newborn adoption. For example, you will still:

If you’re ready to put a 10-month-old up for adoption, then contact us online to get free adoption information now. We’d love to help you with your adoption journey at any time.

Is It Too Late to Put My 10-Month-Old Up for Adoption?

No. It is never too late to place a 10-month-old for adoption. Even if you have been raising your baby for 10 months, adoption is still a path that you can pursue.  Here at our agency, we can always help you complete the adoption process.

What Are the Reasons for Putting a Child Up for Adoption?

People from all walks of life choose adoption for many reasons. Only you can know if adoption is right for your situation, so be sure to consider why you’re considering adoption and why it could be best not only for yourself but also for your child.

Everyone chooses adoption for different reasons, but here are four of the most common reasons why people place a 10-month-old for adoption:

1. Cost of Parenthood

There’s no doubt that raising a child costs a lot of money. If you are not financially ready to be a parent right now, then that is totally OK. Adoption can help you regain financial stability, as it will always be 100% free for you.

2. Uninvolved Birth Fathers

Unknown, unsupportive or uninvolved birth fathers are more common than you might think. We hope that they’re supportive and involved in your baby’s life, but, sadly, that isn’t always how it is. Adoption gives your child the stable, two-parent family that you want for them.

3. Your Long-Term Goals

Parenting is rewarding for many people, but it isn’t in the cards for everybody, and that’s OK. For instance, if you’re chasing educational or professional goals while raising a child, it can feel like a challenging balancing act. Many people place a 10-month-old for adoption so they can chase their dreams while giving their child a life of love and opportunity all at once. 

4. Lack of a Support System

Unfortunately, it can be hard to build a proper support system in some cases. If you’re concerned that friends and family won’t be able to help you, then adoption could be the best path forward for your situation. We can be the support system that you deserve.

You are not alone, and we will always be here for you. Whatever your reasons for not parenting may be, adoption with our agency is an option. To get free support and counseling today, contact us online at any time.

How Can I Place a 10-Month-Old for Adoption? 

No matter what, you can always place a 10-month-old for adoption.

On top of these steps, we’ll need you to provide us with information like:

  • Your child’s birth certificate 
  • Who is listed as the father on your child’s birth certificate 
  • Your child’s medical history
  • Records of everywhere your child has lived 
  • Everyone who has had parental custody of your child
  • Who has provided emotional and financial support for your baby since birth 
  • Any potential father who has provided child support

With our agency’s help, the adoption process for a 10-month-old will be as smooth and straightforward as possible.

We’re here to help you do what’s best for your circumstances. If you don’t want to become a parent, then we’ll help you make an adoption plan and find the perfect adoptive parents for your baby.

What Kind of Help Can I Receive to Place a 10-Month-Old for Adoption? 

When you place a 10-month-old for adoption, you’ll receive many of the same services as you would for choosing adoption during your pregnancy. For example, you’ll receive our free counseling and legal services when you work with our agency for your adoption journey.

If you have any questions about how we can help you put your 10-month-old up for adoption, then fill out our online contact form now.

Am I Ready to Place a 10-Month-Old for Adoption?  

Whenever you’re ready to begin the adoption process for your 10-month-old, our agency can be there for every step of this journey. To get more free adoption information, contact us online at any time. We will always be here to help you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is American Adoptions the right adoption agency choice for many birth mothers?

American Adoptions is one of the largest licensed adoption agencies in the United States. Each year, we work with thousands of women who are facing an unplanned pregnancy and offer assistance to these women. Our large, caring staff is able to assist you seven days a week and provide you with one-on-one counseling about your pregnancy and available options.

You should choose an adoption agency where you feel completely comfortable with their services and staff. With American Adoptions, you will work with an Adoption Specialist who is on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Adoption Specialist will be your advocate and will provide support and guidance as you create an adoption plan that is right for you.

How will the family tell my child about me and the adoption when my child is older?

Each family has their own style of introducing adoption to the child. When you are matched with an adoptive family, you can ask them this question. If you would like your Adoption Specialist to discuss it for you, just let her know. He or she can share your wishes or provide good ideas from other adoptive families.

You will also be able to share what you want your baby to know about you. You can complete a keepsake booklet to share hobbies, stories, photos of you and your family and a letter to your baby. The adoptive family can provide this to your child as he or she grows older. Be as creative as you like! Some birth mothers have even knitted a special blanket as a gift to their baby or given a similar symbol of their love.

The father of your baby can fill out the birth father's keepsake booklet or write a letter too. You may have other family members who would also like to share photos or a letter to the baby. This is your opportunity to pass on your and your family's love and to share your personality, history and reasons for choosing adoption. The adoptive family will treasure whatever information you provide and will share it with the baby at an appropriate age. In most adoptive homes, the word adoption is in the child's vocabulary early on, and adoption is celebrated in their lives.

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