Adoption in Iowa

American Adoptions has helped thousands of potential adoptive parents and expectant mothers navigate their Iowa adoption journey.

No matter which city you call home in the Hawkeye State or in any other state, we can give you the support you need. The articles in this section can provide you with information about adoption in Iowa and how you can access local adoption resources.

You can get more information about adoption in Iowa by filling out our contact form or calling 1-800-ADOPTION.

Adoption Agencies for Birth Mothers in Iowa

Adoption in Iowa is a brave and selfless decision to give your baby the chance to have the life you know they deserve. It can be difficult to know where to start with the Iowa adoption process. The adoption specialists at American Adoptions are here to point you in the right direction. We’ll be by your side every step of the way to ensure that you’re having a positive adoption experience.

Because we’re a national adoption agency, we offer many benefits to our prospective birth mothers:

• 24/7 counseling to provide you with a shoulder to lean on

• Financial assistance so that your pregnancy costs and living expenses will be covered

• Matching services to help you find the perfect family

• And more

Our status as a national agency allows us to connect you with adoptive families all over the country, with the convenience of a nearby location. We can provide you with the tools you need to move smoothly through your Iowa adoption. When you work with American Adoptions, the needs of you and your baby will always come first.

To get more information about how you can begin your adoption in Iowa, call 1-800-ADOPTION. Or reach out online to get connected with an adoption specialist.

Finding Adoptive Families in Iowa

As an expectant mother considering adoption in Iowa, you will be completely in charge of finding an adoptive family for your baby. You get to call all the shots, but you won’t have to do it alone. American Adoptions can help you through this important step of the adoption process.

If you’re ready to begin searching for adoptive families for your adoption in Iowa, you can find a list of wonderful adoptive families on our website who have been screened and are ready to adopt a child. Because we are a national adoption agency, we work with families in every state. That means you’re more likely to find the perfect family in a shorter amount of time.

If you need guidance trying to figure out what you’re looking for in an adoptive family, reach out to an adoption specialist today.

Iowa Adoption Agencies for Adoptive Families

If you’re a potential adoptive family ready to begin the Iowa adoption process, look no further. For over 30 years, American Adoptions has been helping helpful adoptive families grow their families through domestic infant adoption.

You want to work with an adoption agency that can meet your needs and give you the guidance you need to have a successful adoption in Iowa. Because of our size and scope, we work with prospective birth mothers all over the country, which means you’ll have access to more adoption opportunities.

If you’re ready to begin your adoption journey, you can reach out to an adoption specialist here or call 1-800-ADOPTION.

Foster Care Adoption in Iowa

Infant adoption is a great way to start your family, but it’s not the only way. If you’re open to adopting an older child or sibling group, foster care adoption in Iowa could be the right choice for you.

Foster care adoption in Iowa is a great way to give a waiting child a loving home, but the process is not the same as infant adoption. You will need to work with the state and you’ll learn that it’s not guaranteed that you’ll be able to adopt your foster child. The goal of foster care is the reunite the child with their biological family in a safe and stable environment.

However, there are many situations where the child is not able to return to their biological family, and they will be in need of a loving family through adoption.

American Adoptions is a domestic adoption agency, which means we aren’t involved in foster care, but here are a few local professionals who can help:

• Iowa Foster & Adoptive Parents Association

• Four Oaks Foster and Adoptive Care Family Connections

• Iowa Department of Human Services

Iowa Adoption Home Study Services

Regardless of whether you choose American Adoptions for your adoption in Iowa, we will be able to help you complete your Iowa adoption home study.

A home study for adoption in Iowa is one of the most important steps in the adoption process. This is where you will officially become eligible for adoption. There are typically three steps to an Iowa adoption home study:

• Documentation

• Home visit

• Interviews

As a licensed home study provider in Iowa, American Adoptions has streamlined the home study process so that you can complete your home study with us faster and more efficiently than any other agency. Follow this link to begin your home study and to learn more about the services we offer.

Next Steps Toward Your Adoption in Iowa

It can be difficult to know where to start with your adoption in Iowa. We can provide you with the information you need to feel confident and prepared for your Iowa adoption. You can check out any of the articles in this section, or reach out to an adoption specialist today.