No matter what your reason for choosing adoption in Peoria, you are making a beautiful and selfless decision. You are giving a child the gift of a loving and supportive family.

There’s a lot to learn about adoption in Peoria, AZ. So, you might be asking:

• How does adoption work?

• What type of adoption is right for me?

• How much does adoption cost?

• How do I even get started?

American Adoptions is here for you. With many of our professionals having been in your shoes before as adoptive parents and birth parents, we know how important having clarity is at a time like this, and our skilled professionals can give that to you.

This guide to adoption in Peoria will give you the most important information about local resources and adoption professionals. When you adopt, you don’t have to figure it out all on your own. There are professionals that can provide support, guidance and encouragement along the way to prospective birth parents and hopeful adoptive families. As you’ll soon see, finding a good professional is one of the keys to a successful adoption.

If you have more questions about Peoria adoption while you are reading, you can contact us online to learn more.

Adoption Agencies in Peoria

American Adoptions provides the services you need to successfully complete an adoption in Peoria.

We are a full-service, fully licensed national adoption agency. That means we offer services like:

• Matching services. We assist prospective birth parents in finding the perfect adoptive parents and helping adoptive parents advertise themselves and connect with potential adoption opportunities.

• Financial assistance. For expectant birth parents, you will not pay a dime for adoption, and we will provide as much financial assistance as we can.

• 24/7 counseling. Unplanned pregnancies can be overwhelming, and our adoption counselors are here to help you navigate these emotions and make sure you know about all of the options available to you.

• Assisting the birth parent in choosing an adoptive family.  Your adoption specialist will help you fill out a template of your adoptive family preferences. They will then present you with adoptive family profiles that match these preferences, and you will be able to choose the perfect adoptive family. Being able to have this control can be a great comfort.

With a process that has as many moving parts as adoption, you want consistency. We stick with you from start to finish. Many adoption professionals are only able to handle parts of the process, and they’ll pass you off to someone else when they hit the end of their expertise. As a full-service agency, we are able to provide expert service all the way through the Peoria adoption process.

“I decided to do further research on this American Adoptions agency that was located out of state. From the first call I placed to them, they have been so supportive with each and every detail. They have been committed to being so understanding with every emotion and feeling that raced through my body, mind, and heart. I can never thank them enough,” said Jenny, a birth mom we had the privilege of working with.

We work across the country to find perfect adoption opportunities for hopeful parents and prospective birth mothers. This increases the chances of finding a great opportunity, and it tends to lower average wait times. But, our clients don't have to sacrifice local convenience and expertise to enjoy these advantages of working with a national agency because we also have a strong local presence here in Arizona.

In fact, we are an Arizona-licensed agency, and we have local offices conveniently located at:

6424 E. Greenway Parkway
Suite 119
Scottsdale, AZ 85254

To learn more about adoption in Peoria with American Adoptions, you can call 1-800-ADOPTION at any time.

Home Study Providers for Peoria Adoption

The hopeful adoptive family is required to complete a home study early in the process. This step must be completed before a family becomes “active,” which is the term for hopeful parents who are eligible to be placed with a child or chosen by a prospective birth mother.

American Adoptions is a licensed full-service adoption agency that provides efficient home study services for families throughout the entire state of Arizona.

As a national domestic adoption agency with over 30 years of experience, American Adoptions ensures you do not face unnecessary delays while you receive the personal attention, support, and expertise you deserve.

Follow this link to learn more about our home study services in Arizona

Foster Care Adoption Agencies in Peoria

Foster care adoption is another way for a hopeful parent to adopt a child from the U.S. Most children in foster care are not waiting for adoption. Rather, the intent is for them to be reunited with their biological family. However, there are many children waiting for placement with a permanent family because reunification has been deemed impossible.

Most of the waiting children in foster care are a bit older, from toddlers to teenagers. If you are a family that could provide a loving and safe environment for a waiting child, foster care adoption in Peoria could be a great thing to do. These are some of the agencies that would be able to assist you:

• Building Arizona Families

• AASK

International Adoption Agencies in Peoria

Hopeful parents can also adopt children from different countries through international adoption. In order to navigate international adoption law, travel logistics and more unique challenges associated with this process, you’ll need to work with a good international adoption agency.

Adoption Attorneys in Peoria

An adoption attorney is an important resource for anyone pursuing adoption. Each state has unique adoption laws, and these laws must be followed exactly in order to successfully complete an adoption. You’ll want to work with an attorney who is experienced with your state’s laws.

There are several adoption attorneys nearby that can aid in your Peoria adoption:

• MyersStrickland

• Simpson Law Firm

Maternity Hospitals in Peoria

As a prospective birth mother, you are in charge of your Peoria adoption. You can work with a specialist to create an adoption plan tailored to your needs. One aspect of that is the hospital plan, detailing what you want and expect from your delivery experience.

We know that thinking about the hospital plan can be stressful. We’ve been there. Our staff — made up of adoptive families and birth parents — has gone through the same thing, which means we’re going to give you the best support possible, so you can feel great about your hospital stay.

There are several local hospitals you could consider for when it comes time to give birth:

• Abrazo Arrowhead Hospital

• Center of Arrowhead

• Banner Boswell Medical Center

Peoria Adoption Courts

Placement is a monumental day in the life of a family. It’s not, however, the final step of the adoption process. You still have a little ways to go.

Typically, a series of post-placement visits by a licensed social worker will occur over the following six months. These visits will result in a report, which is sent to a judge along with all other required documents (this is something your attorney and agency will assist with).

Once a judge is satisfied that the process followed all laws and that the placement is in the best interests of the child, they will issue a final decree of adoption. For your adoption in Peoria, this will occur at a Maricopa County Court.

Things to Do in Peoria

You will need to plan on an extended stay in Peoria if you are traveling from out of state to adopt a child. During this time, why not experience the best of what the city has to offer?

• Peoria Center for the Performing Arts

• Self-Guided Walking Tour

• West Valley Art Museum

• Hike Lake Pleasant

• Old Town Peoria

• Peoria’s Best Restaurants

It’s natural to have more questions about adoption. We can help you find answers. Call 1-800-ADOPTION today to speak with a specialist about your questions or about starting the adoption process with our agency. Additionally, prospective birth mothers and hopeful adoptive parents can request more free information online.

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