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Is It Too Late to Put My 8-Month-Old up for Adoption?

3 FAQs About Choosing Adoption

If you’ve been raising your baby for several months and realized you’re not ready to be a parent, then adoption is always an option

When you place an 8-month-old for adoption, you’ll receive the same services and support from our agency as someone who chose adoption during their pregnancy.

Contact us online to get more free information now about how we can help you complete your adoption journey today. For immediate guidance, you can call our free, 24-hour hotline, 1-800-ADOPTION. We are here for you whenever you need us.

1. Is It Too Late to Put My 8-Month-Old Up for Adoption?

No. You can place an 8-month-old for adoption at any time. Still, you and your baby have likely bonded with each other over these past eight months. When it’s time to put your 8-month-old up for adoption, it could be an emotional challenge.

But, you can begin receiving our free adoption support today once you fill out our online contact form. Only you can know what’s best for you and your baby, and adoption might be the right path for your situation.

By choosing adoption, you are giving your baby a lifetime of love and endless opportunities. Also, at our agency, you’ll have thousands of hopeful adoptive families to choose from, giving you the best possible chance of finding a family that’s truly perfect for your baby. In other words, adoption allows you to give your child the life that you always dreamed of for them.

2. How Can I Put My 8-Month-Old Up for Adoption? [5 Steps]

From a general standpoint, your adoption process when you place an 8-month-old for adoption is similar to that of newborn adoption.

Still, there are some additional steps involved when you place an 8-month-old for adoption. For example, you’ll need to: 

  • Provide your child’s medical records
  • Get a copy of your child’s birth certificate 
  • See who is the listed father on your baby’s birth certificate
  • Confirm who has had parental custody of your baby since birth
  • Provide records of the child’s residence since birth 
  • List who has provided financial and emotional support for your baby since they were born 
  • Collect records of all potential fathers providing child support

These extra requirements may be a hassle at first, but, at the end of the day, you’re giving your 8-month-old the beautiful gift of the brightest future imaginable.

If you would like to get more free information now about how to place an 8-month-old for adoption, then contact us online today. We’re here for you whenever you need us.

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

No, it does not. That’s because of the adoption financial assistance you’ll receive when you work with our agency. But, receiving payment aside from pregnancy- and adoption-related fees is considered child trafficking, even if you place an 8-month-old for adoption.

The amount of adoption financial assistance you can receive will vary from state to state, but, for the most part, you’ll get help with everyday living expenses like:

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

Also, when you choose our agency to help you place an 8-month-old for adoption, you’ll receive free:

  • 24/7 adoption counseling and support
  • Medical expenses
  • Legal representation

5 Steps to Determine if Giving Your 8-Month-Old up for Adoption Is Right for You

There are five simple steps you can take right now to help determine if giving your 8-month-old up for adoption is the best path forward for your situation:

Whether it’s a lack of financial resources or you live in an unsafe environment for a child, your reasons to place an 8-month-old for adoption are valid. Only you can know if adoption is right for your circumstances, so be sure to listen to your gut.

Remember: Adoption is always an option for you.

Am I Ready to Place an 8-Month-Old for Adoption?  

Although you can choose adoption for your 8-month-old, it can be a difficult choice to make. But, as the saying goes, the best things in life are never easy. That’s why we’ll help you give your child the life full of love and support that they deserve.

If you’d like to get more adoption information now, then fill out our online contact form at any time. We’d love nothing more than to help you start this beautiful journey today.

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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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