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Is It Too Late to Put My 2-Month-Old up for Adoption?

5 FAQs from Birth Parents

As you’re considering adoption, you may realize it’s one of the hardest decisions you will ever make. But it can also be one of the most rewarding. After all, the best things in life are never easy.

With our full-service support and comprehensive resources, you can give your baby the future that you have always dreamed of for them.

To get free adoption information now, fill out our online contact form whenever you’re ready to start your adoption journey. We are always here to help you.

1. Is It Too Late to Put My 2-Month-Old Up for Adoption?

No, it is not too late to put your 2-month-old up for adoption. With the free services and support from our adoption agency, you can choose the right family for your baby, receive financial assistance and much more. We’ll guide you through every step.

When you contact our agency, we will connect you with a birth parent specialist who will guide and support you every step of the way. Once we learn more about your needs and preferences, we’ll help you make an adoption plan with those details in mind.

Your trusted birth parent specialist will always be there for you. They can answer all your questions about the adoption process and help you navigate the complex emotions of adoption.

To connect with one of our birth parent specialists today, contact us online at any time.

2. How Much Does It Cost to Put My 2-Month-Old Up for Adoption?

Giving your 2-month-old up for adoption won’t cost you a cent. All the services that you receive from our agency are 100% free for prospective birth mothers. On top of this, you may also be eligible for adoption financial assistance.

Every state has its own laws on the amount of financial assistance you’ll qualify for, but you can generally receive help with costs like:

  • Rent
  • Utilities
  • Medical expenses
  • Legal fees
  • Transportation to doctor’s appointments
  • Maternity clothing
  • Groceries

Adoption financial assistance allows you to focus on the meaningful parts of adoption, rather than your bank account. Here at American Adoptions, we guarantee you that you’ll receive the maximum amount possible.

3. Can You Change Your Mind about Putting Your Baby Up for Adoption?

Once the revocation period is over, there is no way for you to reclaim custody of your child. Your parental rights will be permanently terminated. Make sure you’re 100% confident in your decision and ready to put your 2-month-old up for adoption.

Before you sign the official consent paperwork, you will be able to change your mind and retain your parental rights. When you work with our agency, we’ll coordinate legal services for you to ensure a fair, ethical process. We know legalities are confusing, so we’ll make sure you know exactly what you’re signing at all times.

4. Can You Take an Adopted Baby Back?

In a handful of states, you might have the right to revoke consent, and the court may reinstate your parental rights in a designated period of time. Your ability to get your baby back after placing them for adoption will depend on your state’s laws.

Before revoking your consent, make sure you’re making the best decision not only for yourself but also for your baby. Giving your 2-month-old up for adoption can be emotionally difficult, but those feelings are normal. We’ll be here to connect you with any resources you need before, during and after placement.

Birth mother Julia, who worked with our agency, understands how challenging it is to choose adoption, but she encourages potential birth parents to think about what’s best for their baby’s future.

“You’re going to contemplate the decision a hundred times, but, at the end of the day, you’re going to know what’s right for you and what’s right for your child,” Julia said. “There were plenty of times when I felt like I was scared, but I felt like it was the right decision for me, and I still feel like that today.”

5. How Can I Put My 2-Month-Old Up for Adoption?

Giving your 2-month-old up for adoption is a lot like newborn adoption. First, contact our agency. Then, you’ll create an adoption plan with our guidance. Your adoption plan is based on all your needs and preferences for your adoption journey. Every decision in the adoption process begins with you.

No two adoption journeys are the same, but there are typically five steps involved:

  • Step 1: Connect with your adoption agency to find the right family for your baby.
  • Step 2: Choose the level of openness you want with your baby and the family.
  • Step 3: Get to know the adoptive family (if you want).
  • Step 4: Complete the official paperwork and prepare for placement.
  • Step 5: Complete the placement.

Adoption is a hard decision to make, but with our full-service support, you’ll be able to build a beautiful future for your child.

To learn more about giving your 2-month-old up for adoption, contact us online to get more free information now. We’d love to help you whenever you need us.

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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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