Whether you are considering adoption as a pregnant woman or as a couple hoping to adopt in Rutland, you likely have many questions about adoption in Vermont.

To learn more about what to expect during your adoption in Rutland, read on.

To get free information now about adoption in Vermont, please call 1-800-ADOPTION at any time.

Adoption Agencies in Rutland

As a national, full-service adoption agency, American Adoptions can help you every step of the way during your adoption in Rutland. If you’re looking for an adoption agency that can offer a multitude of services in one place, a larger agency is a great option. Some of the services that we offer include:

• Shorter wait times for adoptive families through our advertising and networking

• Financial assistance for birth parents during and after the adoption

• 24/7 access to counseling and educational resources for prospective birth parents

• Post-placement services

• Help creating adoptive family profiles

• And more

These are just some of the great services that we offer. However, if you are interested in completing your adoption in Rutland with a local professional, there are several statewide agencies you can contact:

• Lund Family Center

• Adoption Advocates

• Bethany in Vermont

Foster Care Agencies in Vermont 

Foster care is an excellent way to build your family. If you’re thinking about becoming a foster parent in Vermont, there are several agencies to choose from for your Rutland adoption:

• Lund Family Center

• Friends in Adoption

• Department of Children and Family Services

International Adoption in Vermont

Adopting internationally is a great way to grow your family. With so much that goes into an international adoption, you’ll likely have many questions about the process. To learn more about available resources for an international adoption in Rutland, contact one of the following agencies.

• Bethany in Vermont

• Adoption Advocates

• Wide Horizons for Children

When you’re considering an international adoption in Rutland, you’ll have to remember that most international agencies only work within certain countries. So, it’s a good idea to contact them ahead of time to make sure they can complete adoptions in your country of choice.

Home Study Professionals in Vermont

The home study is the first big milestone in every type Rutland adoption. But before you start gathering the necessary paperwork and anticipating your first in-home visit, you’ll want to contact an agency for your home study.

• Wide Horizons for Children

• Adoption Advocates  

The adoption home study can be time-consuming. If you’re ready to begin the process, you’ll want to speak with a home study professional as soon as possible.

Adoption Attorneys in Rutland

Regardless of whether you’re a pregnant woman considering adoption or a family hoping to adopt in Vermont, you’ll likely have many legal questions. An adoption attorney will help protect and explain your legal rights in an adoption.  If you decide to work with American Adoptions, we can help connect you with a trusted attorney to represent you. If not, you’ll have to research local attorneys for your adoption in Rutland.

County Court in Rutland

In order to complete an adoption in Rutland, every adoptive family will need to finalize the adoption. Once they receive the final decree of adoption, they will have permanent and legal custody of their child. Many adoptive families invite their extended family and close friends to the hearing.

To learn more about what you can expect to happen during your finalization hearing, contact your local county court office.

Hospitals in Rutland

If you’re a prospective birth mother in Vermont, you’ll need to make a hospital plan. You’ll be in control from the very beginning, similar to an adoption plan. Here are some of the questions you can expect to answer:

• Can the adoptive family be in the room during the delivery?

• Do you plan to have a natural birth or do you intend to have medication?

• Do you want to take pictures with everyone after the delivery?

• Who will be the first person to hold your child?

• Which members of your support system will be in the room during your delivery?

These are just some of the questions you can expect to answer. If you have any additional requests for your hospital plan, you can always ask your adoption specialist.

You can start planning your stay for one of the following hospitals:

• Central Vermont Medical Center

• Rutland Regional Medical Center

You’ll likely have many questions about what to include in your hospital plan for your Rutland adoption. But don’t worry. An American Adoptions specialist can help you every step of the way with any questions you have.

Fun Activities in Rutland

Many adoptive families have to travel across state lines to meet their little one. If you are in town waiting for your ICPC, you should take the time to explore the city your child was born in.

• Wilson Castle

• Norman Rockwell Museum of Vermont

• Hildene – The Lincoln Family Home

• Pine Hill Park

If you have any questions about local resources for an adoption in Rutland, request free information here. If you'd like to learn more about an adoption with our agency, please call 1-800-ADOPTION to speak to an adoption specialist. 

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