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Is It Too Late to Put My 6-Month-Old up for Adoption?

When you put your 6-month-old up for adoption, it can be a life-changing experience. Placing your child for adoption takes plenty of courage and selflessness. Although the process may seem stressful at first glance, you’re not alone.

Plenty of birth parents have chosen adoption to create a brighter future not only for themselves but also for their babies. If your life feels out of control, then adoption allows you to regain that control.

To get more adoption information now, contact us online at any time. We’d love to help you start this beautiful journey today.

1. Is It Too Late to Put My 6-Month-Old Up for Adoption?

No, it’s never too late to put your 6-month-old up for adoption. Adoption is still an option even if you have been raising your baby for several months. We’ll help you build an adoption plan, receive financial assistance and choose the perfect adoptive family for your child.

Here at American Adoptions, we’ll guide you throughout your entire adoption journey from start to finish. We’ll be by your side, providing you with all the support you deserve.

Birth mother Rebecca, who worked with our agency, reflects on her adoption process and how her birth parent specialist, Rachel, was always there for her.

“Rachel Marcy became the only support I had through my pregnancy,” Rebecca said. “I don’t know what I would have done if it weren’t for Rachel’s constant support, on and off the clock. I was new to the adoption world and didn’t know what I was getting myself into. Rachel guided me every step of the way.”

2. What Is the Cost of Giving My 6-Month-Old Up for Adoption?

Giving your 6-month-old up for adoption is 100% free. Because you’re the prospective birth mother, you won’t have to pay for any of your adoption-related fees or our agency’s services. You can also receive financial assistance to help cover living expenses.

The amount of financial assistance that you’ll qualify for can vary depending on what state you live in. For the most part, though, you can get help with living costs like:

  • Rent
  • Utilities
  • Groceries
  • Legal fees
  • And more

Our free, comprehensive services allow you to regain control of your life and pursue any long-term goals you have. When you’re making a decision this brave and selfless, you deserve to have all the support you need.

To learn more about how to receive our financial assistance, contact us online to get free adoption information now.

3. Why Should You Give Your Baby Up for Adoption?

There are many reasons why a potential birth mother decides to put her 6-month-old up for adoption. Whether you’re not ready to parent, don’t want to become one or you’re not financially stable enough to provide for a child, you can always choose adoption.

When you work with our agency, you get to call all the shots while we do the heavy lifting for you. To begin your adoption journey now, fill out our online contact form at any time.

4.  After I Put My 6-Month-Old Up for Adoption, Can I Keep in Touch with Them?

Yes, when you place your 6-month-old up for adoption, you can stay in touch with your child and the family for years to come. By choosing open adoption, you can forge an everlasting bond with them. The amount of communication you share with them depends entirely on your comfort level. For the most part, birth parents like to keep in touch through:

  • Email
  • Text
  • Phone calls
  • Video chat
  • In-person visits
  • Letters
  • Or whatever you feel comfortable with

If you’d rather not have as much contact, then that’s also OK. Like everything in your adoption journey, this choice is entirely yours. When you work with our agency, we’ll lay out the various types of adoption relationships you can select from and help you determine which option is best for your needs.

5. How Can I Put My 6-Month-Old Up for Adoption?

Giving your 6-month-old up for adoption begins when you contact our agency. We’ll help you build an adoption plan that outlines all your needs and preferences. In your adoption plan, you’ll get to make all the big decisions while we coordinate everything for you.

For example, we’ll help you determine what type of family you want for your baby and how much contact you want to have with them. Working with our agency means you’ll have all the support and guidance you deserve.

Life after giving your 6-month-old up for adoption is filled with possibilities. Plenty of birth parents have pursued educational goals and reached milestones in their professions. By choosing adoption, not only are you giving yourself a brighter future, but you’re also giving your baby one.

If you’d like to get more adoption information now, then contact us online today. We’re here for 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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