There are many resources available to you if you are considering adoption in Mobile, Alabama, either as a woman facing an unplanned pregnancy or a parent hoping to adopt.

American Adoptions is a national adoption agency licensed in many states. We help birth mothers and prospective parents through all steps of the adoption process in Mobile, including counseling and case management services — and we can help you, too.

If you’d like free adoption information, you can call 1-800-ADOPTION for free and without obligation. You can also request free information online. Our counselors are available to expectant mothers considering adoption 24 hours a day and seven days a week. 

If need be, we can also help you locate other resources for your adoption in Mobile, Alabama. We’ve started by providing a list of them below.

Mobile Adoption Agencies

There are many advantages to working with a national adoption agency such as American Adoptions. We work with prospective birth and adoptive families throughout the entire adoption process in Mobile, AL. We can connect you with home study professionals, counseling services, adoption attorneys, birth and adoptive families, and more. Prospective birth mothers can receive professional counseling and support around the clock, during any stage of the adoption process. Adoptive families are typically matched faster and are protected from adoption fraud through American Adoptions.

However, if you wish to work with a local professional, there are other full-service domestic adoption agencies in Mobile, including:

• Bethany Christian Services
• Donna Ames
• Adoption Rocks

Foster Care Agencies in Mobile

Many parents decide that foster care adoption is the right path for them, especially if they wish to adopt a child quickly and are comfortable bringing an older child into their home. If you would like to know more about foster care adoption in Mobile, or are considering fostering to adopt in Mobile, contact:

• Catholic Social Services of Mobile
• Alabama Department of Human Resources

International Adoption Agencies near Mobile

Adopting a child from a different country can be a long and complicated — but rewarding — process. If you are considering international adoption in Mobile, Alabama, these organizations can offer assistance:

• Bethany Christian Services
• Nightlight Christian Adoptions

Mobile Adoption Attorneys

During the adoption process in Mobile, birth parents and adoptive parents must be represented by separate Alabama adoption attorneys. These attorneys will guide you through the legal process of your adoption and ensure your rights are protected every step of the way.

When you work with American Adoptions, these required legal services will be arranged for you by your adoption specialist. You can also contact one of these Mobile-area attorneys for your legal adoption services:

• Ginger Poynter, LLC
• Furman & Furman, LLP
• Mobile Family Law

Home Study Providers in Mobile

When you work with American Adoptions, we can help connect you to a home study provider to complete your adoption in Mobile. This is an important step in an adoptive parent's journey; it confirms their readiness and willingness to bring an adopted child into their household.

The process can take some time, so we encourage you to contact a licensed professional at 1-800-homestudy.com today to get started.

Mobile Hospitals for Prenatal, Maternal Care and Delivery

One part of creating an adoption plan as a prospective birth mother is creating a birth plan so you are prepared when it is time for your hospital stay. Your adoption specialist with American Adoptions will help with this step, ensuring that you have a ready-to-go plan for your prenatal care and delivery. All of these medical services will always be provided free of cost to you.

Here are a few Mobile hospitals to consider for your pregnancy and delivery:

• Providence Hospital

6801 Airport Boulevard

Mobile, AL 36685

251-633-1000

• Mobile Infirmary

5 Mobile Infirmary Circle

Mobile, AL 36607

251-435-2400

• USA Children’s & Women’s Hospital

1700 Center Street

Mobile, AL 36604

251-415-1000

• Springhill Medical Center

3719 Dauphin Street

Mobile, AL 35508

251-344-9630

Mobile Courts for Adoption Finalization

All adoptive families must attend a finalization hearing before their adoption is officially complete. Alabama adoption law places adoptions in Mobile under the jurisdiction of the Mobile County Probate Court. Your adoption specialist and adoption attorney will help you coordinate this legal process when the time comes.

Things to Do in Mobile

If you are from out of state and adopting in Mobile, you must remain in Alabama for 7-10 days after placement to ensure your paperwork for the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children has been processed. Here are some things to enjoy while you are in the Mobile area:

• History Museum of Mobile
• Mobile Carnival Museum
• USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park
• Dauphin Island Sea Lab

If you wish to begin your Mobile adoption with our agency, please call 1-800-ADOPTION to speak to an adoption specialist now.

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