Find Mormon Adoptive Parents for My Baby
If you want your baby to grow up with the faith and values that matter to you, you can make finding Mormon adoptive parents a central part of your adoption plan. You are entirely in control of choosing an adoptive family that shares your beliefs and hopes for your child’s future.
American Adoptions can help you explore available families based on your specific religious priorities. You can ask for information and view family profiles without any pressure or obligation to choose adoption.
How to Find Mormon Adoptive Families Who Fit What You Want for Your Baby
The process of finding an adoptive family begins by telling your adoption specialist exactly what matters most to you. You can communicate that finding a family active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is an important preference. Your specialist will then help you review prospective adoptive family profiles that align with your faith.
Keep in mind that a specific religious preference does not mean you have to compromise on other important qualities. You can continue to narrow your choices based on family structure, location, lifestyle and the level of openness you want for your child.
Mormon Faith and Traditions in Your Child’s Adoptive Family
Identifying as Mormon or Latter-day Saint can look different in every home. Beyond the name, you can ask families what practicing the faith will actually look like in your child’s daily life.
You may want to look for families who prioritize regular church attendance, daily prayer and scripture study at home.
You can also discuss how they view meaningful milestones and traditions, such as Family Home Evening, baptism, participation in Primary and youth programs, temple worship and expectations around future missionary service.
Questions You Can Ask Mormon Adoptive Parents Before Choosing Them
Speaking directly with prospective adoptive parents helps you understand the faith-related future they can offer your child. You can ask specific questions about their expectations and parenting style like these:
- How do you incorporate the gospel into your daily family life?
- What church traditions or activities are most important to your family?
- How do you plan to teach your child about your faith and values?
- How are you involved in your local ward or branch?
- How do you plan to handle questions your child might have about faith as they grow?
Finding Mormon Adoptive Parents Who Also Want an Open Adoption
Your religious preferences and your desire for an open adoption are two separate decisions you can make together. You can choose a Mormon adoptive family that enthusiastically supports an ongoing relationship with you after placement.
Open adoption allows you to stay connected through phone calls, emails, video chats or in-person visits. You can think about the kind of relationship you want and discuss those expectations with prospective parents before choosing them. This ensures they are committed to maintaining the connection you envision.
What If I Haven't Found a Mormon Adoptive Family That Feels Right?
You are not obligated to choose the first family you see who meets the criteria you give. If a family profile does not feel right to you, you can continue considering other options.
You can take the time you need to refine what you are looking for in an adoptive family. While a specific Mormon family that meets all of your preferences may not always be immediately available, you are never required to choose a family you are not fully comfortable with.
How American Adoptions Can Help You Look for the Family You Want for Your Baby
Searching for a family that meets specific religious criteria is easier when you have more choices available. American Adoptions works with a diverse network of carefully screened adoptive families across the country.
This national reach provides you with a greater opportunity to consider multiple families who align with your priorities. Instead of being assigned a family, you get to review more profiles so you can make your own informed decision.
Talk With American Adoptions About Finding a Family Who Shares Your Faith
You can ask questions and explore your options while remaining in complete control of your adoption journey. Our adoption specialists are available 24 hours a day to listen to your hopes for your baby's future.
Contact us today to let us know that finding Mormon adoptive parents matters to you. We can help you understand your options and explore available families who share your faith, without any pressure to place your baby for adoption.
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