Since adoption laws differ in each state, finding resources that are specific to Waterbury, Connecticut adoption can be a challenge. To this end, we’ve compiled a cheat sheet of sorts for adoption in Waterbury, CT.

If you have questions or would like to learn more about your options for adoption in Waterbury, Connecticut, fill out this online form or call 1-800-ADOPTION to speak with an adoption specialist from American Adoptions. 

Whether you’re a pregnant woman thinking about adoption for her baby or a family hoping to grow through adoption, the following guide will connect you with all the resources you need to complete a Waterbury, CT adoption.

Waterbury Adoption Agencies

As a national, full-service adoption agency, American Adoptions is more than capable of completing all of your Waterbury adoption needs. We’re with you every step of the way, offering services including:

• 24/7 counseling and support for expectant mothers considering adoption
• Financial support for prospective birth parents
• Financial protection for adoptive parents, in case of an adoption disruption
• Open adoption education and support
• Post-placement counseling and support, including a birth parent scholarship
• And more

Want to learn more about our agency? Call our specialists at 1-800-ADOPTION or request free information online about our agency's Waterbury adoption process.

If, however, you wish to research other agencies in the area, you do have a few options:

• Adoption Services

• Catholic Charities

Waterbury Adoption Attorneys

In every adoption situation, both parties need an attorney to make sure their interests are represented. If you work with American Adoptions, you’ll be provided with a trusted attorney. If not, you may want to begin reaching out to the following Waterbury law firms:

• Conway Family Law

• Cummings Law Firm

• Daniel H. Miller

• Tinley Renehan and Dost

Waterbury Foster Care Professionals

As a private domestic adoption agency, American Adoptions isn’t affiliated with Connecticut’s foster care system. However, if you came to this article because you’re interested in foster parenting or adopting from the foster care system in Waterbury, please don’t hesitate to contact one of the following:

• Annie C. Courtney Foundation

• Connecticut State Department of Children and Families

Waterbury Home Study Providers

Before a family can adopt, Connecticut law requires that they undergo an adoption home study. This is an assessment of a family’s readiness to adopt and includes a home inspection, interviews with each family member and a documentation stage that involves extensive background checks. It can seem intimidating, but remember, the following Waterbury home study professionals are only there to help:

• CT Adoption Services

• Rainbow Adoptions, Inc.

• Adoptions from the Heart

Waterbury International Adoption Agencies

American Adoptions works only to complete adoptions that occur within the United States, but if you’re interested in adopting from another country, Waterbury offers professionals for that, as well:

• Holt International

• M.C. Law Group

Waterbury Hospitals

If you’re a pregnant woman making an adoption plan for your baby, you’ll also make a hospital plan. This is like a traditional birthing plan that covers things like delivery methods and doctors, except with a few additional details. Your adoption specialist will help you to determine things like whether or not you want the adoptive parents present, whether you want time alone with your baby, and more.

If you’re an adoptive family traveling to meet your child in Waterbury, you can expect to do so at one of the following hospitals. Don’t forget to bring a camera!

• Saint Mary’s Hospital

• Waterbury Hospital

Waterbury Courts

If you’re a Waterbury family completing an adoption, you’ll have to undergo a finalization hearing before your child is legally and permanently yours. This gives a judge a chance to review the case and ensure that the adoption is what’s best for the child. If you live in Waterbury, this will take place in the Waterbury Judicial District.

Waterbury Tourist Attractions

If you travel from out of state to complete an adoption in Waterbury, you will most likely be required to stay in town for a few days in compliance with interstate adoption laws. If this is the case, don’t hesitate to take advantage of what Waterbury has to offer visitors!

• Lake Compounce

• Mattatuck State Forest

• Hamilton Park

• Black Rock State Park

For more information about adoption in Waterbury with our agency, please contact American Adoptions at 1-800-ADOPTION. 

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