Need Someone to Adopt Your Baby? How to Find the Perfect Family for Your Child

Adoption is a positive decision for expectant/birth mothers who are not ready to become parents. If you are facing an unplanned pregnancy, you may be considering this option, too. Right now, you may be thinking: “I need someone to adopt my baby. How will I find the right adoptive family?” This is a common concern among expectant/birth mothers.

The good news with adoption is that you are in charge of your adoption plan. You have the option to choose the parents who will adopt your baby. You can create a wish list of what you are looking for in an adoptive family, and browse through different profiles of families looking to adopt. You can even meet them if you wish! A reputable adoption agency can help you through this process.

While you know what is best for your baby, it is important to find a family through an adoption agency. These professionals will ensure the adoptive family you choose is safe, secure, loving, and fully ready to adopt a child. An adoption agency will do the research and find someone to adopt your baby. However, as an expectant/birth mother, you get to make the final choice.

Below we cover some common topics about finding someone to adopt your baby.

How to Find Someone to Adopt My Baby

As an expectant/birth mother, you want to find a good family to care for your baby. You want your child to be loved and supported throughout his or her life. Right now, you know that you are not ready to be a parent. You may not be able to meet a baby’s needs at this moment in time. Adoption is a positive option for you.

Where Can I Find Someone to Adopt My Baby?

The idea of finding someone to adopt your baby can be intimidating. As mentioned above, a full-service adoption agency can help make the process easier (and safer).

An adoption agency will provide you with profiles of families looking to adopt. With the adoptive family profiles, you can form an idea of the type of parents (and life!) your child will have. Adoptions With Love has several family profiles online. These profiles include photos, videos, background stories, and several other facts about the family, such as:

• Here, the couples or individuals hoping to adopt share their hobbies and passions. If a family enjoys outdoor activities and travel, you may imagine your child enjoying adventures around the world.
• Home environment. This section will describe the adoptive family’s neighborhood and home arrangement.
• The prospective adoptive parent(s) may enjoy summer vacations with extended family, or holidays at home surrounded by loved ones. You can get an idea of the values and traditions that will be a part of your child’s upbringing.

Reasons/excitement to become parents. Sometimes it helps to know the “why” when you are looking for parents to adopt your baby. Whether the adoptive family (or individual) has experienced infertility or always dreamed of adopting a baby, this will explain their drive to adopt.

The Benefits of Viewing Adoptive Family Profiles

Reviewing adoptive family profiles can help expectant/birth parents envision their child’s future. If you are thinking, “I need someone to adopt my baby, but how can I make this decision?”, exploring adoptive family profiles is a great next step. These profiles will give you an idea of the life your child can have, and how they will be loved. Many expectant/birth mothers report a “love at first sight” feeling after finding an adoptive family profile that they connect with.

For those considering adoption, it can be reassuring to look at an adoptive family profile. You can get a sense of the family’s (or individual’s) values. This can also help you make a connection with them before making your final decision. The right adoptive family will put your mind at ease when you imagine your child in their home. They should also respect your wishes as the birth mother, including your communication preferences, whether you opt for an open, semi-open, or closed adoption.

Can Anyone Adopt My Child?

No. Not just anyone can adopt a baby. To adopt a baby, a family must have a safe, stable, and healthy environment in which a child can be raised. The family must be financially, emotionally, and physically ready to become parents. An adoption agency should always approve a family to adopt. This is a required step in many states, and ensures an adoption is safe and legal.

At Adoptions With Love, each adoptive family must complete a home study before adopting. This process takes several months. It includes a series of FBI background checks and screenings, home visits and interviews, and the review of each family’s financial documents and medical records. With a home study, adoption agencies (and expectant/birth parents) can feel confident that each adoptive family is physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially healthy.

Getting to Know an Adoptive Family

Once you have found an adoptive family profile that speaks to you, you may decide to speak with the parent(s) ahead of time. You may even choose to meet with them in person. This is one of your rights as an expectant/birth mother. Many expectant/birth mothers like meeting the adoptive family first so that they can feel confident in their decision. This is not something you have to do, and your adoption agency can act as a liaison in this meeting.

For some birth and adoptive families, a deep, meaningful connection is made – even before the baby is born. This can happen through a series of phone calls and/or coffee dates, depending on the distance between families.

It is important to remember that expectant/birth mothers can change their minds at any time, even after meeting with the adoptive family. Until the paperwork is signed and consent to adoption is given, a birth mother is not obligated to carry through with the adoption. It is a decision that only you can make. The best adoption agencies will support your decision no matter what. There should never be any pressure to carry through with an adoption.

Need Someone to Adopt Your Baby? Start Your Search with AWL

Though you may not have planned this pregnancy, you can plan for your baby’s life. You have the incredible opportunity to choose an adoptive family for your baby.

Right now, you may be thinking, ‘I need someone to adopt my baby, how will I find them?’ Take a deep breath and remember: You have many options. There are private adoption agencies, like Adoptions With Love, that allow you to browse adoptive family profiles at no cost. They also give you time to get to know about these families. The adoption agencies can give you more information, if you need it, and help you connect with them personally, if you wish. If you would feel more comfortable, Adoptions With Love can handle the adoption placement.

Once you decide, you can spend time getting to know the adoptive family. You can also decide which type of adoption plan you would like to have moving forward. The best part: Adoptions With Love can help you every step of the way. You will never have to face the adoption journey alone.

If you would like to learn more about adoption, contact Adoptions With Love today. Call 800-722-7731, text us confidentially 617-777-0072, or contact us online. We can help you lovingly make an adoption plan and find an adoptive family for your baby.

Whether you are facing an unplanned pregnancy or have already given birth and are considering adoption, we can help guide you through this journey and provide the support you deserve. Our staff is always here for you 24/7. Or, to learn more about choosing a family for your baby, you may download our free guide below: