If you’re considering adoption in Idaho, whether as a pregnant woman who isn’t sure of her next steps or a hopeful adoptive parent, it’s likely that you have some questions. No matter which side you approach it from, adoption will change your life. And because adoption laws vary by state, it can be confusing to find resources tailored specifically to you. In order to help you gain access to information about adoption in Meridian, we’ve compiled the following guide with all local Meridian adoption resources. Happy researching!

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Meridian Adoption Agencies

Since American Adoptions is a national, full-service adoption agency, we can actually complete every need associated with a Meridian adoption. From counseling pregnant women who are unsure of their options to helping adoptive families educate their children about adoption, we do it all. If, however, you’d like to research some of your other options around Meridian, you can begin by contacting the agencies below:

• A New Beginning Adoption Agency

• Idaho Youth Ranch Adoptions

Meridian Adoption Attorneys

Whether you’re a prospective birth mother or an adoptive parent, everyone pursuing an adoption will need an adoption attorney to walk them through the legal side. If you work with American Adoptions, you’ll be provided with a trusted adoption attorney. If not, you may want to begin researching the following firms:

• Wendy M. Powell

• Vail Family Law

• Dena Moore Law

• Jeffrey T. Sheehan

Meridian Foster Care Professionals

While American Adoptions is a private, domestic adoption agency and therefore not associated with Idaho’s foster care system, it’s still a cause we’re very passionate about. If you think you may be interested in adopting from foster care or temporarily fostering a child, please don’t hesitate to contact the following agencies:

• Path

• Casey Family Programs

• The Idaho Child Welfare Research and Training Center

Meridian Home Study Providers

Before a family can adopt a child through any type of adoption, they must first undergo an adoption home study. This is essentially an assessment of a family’s readiness to adopt and includes background checks, a home inspection and interviews with each member of your family. If you live near Meridian, you can expect an agency like Idaho Youth Ranch Adoptions to complete your family’s home study.

Meridian International Adoption Agencies

Since American Adoption is a domestic adoption agency, this means we only work to complete adoptions that occur within the United States. However, if you live in the Meridian area and wish to adopt a child from overseas, Nightlight Christian Adoptions may help you to facilitate this.

Meridian Hospitals

If you are a pregnant woman pursuing adoption in Meridian, you’ll need to work with your American Adoptions adoption specialist to create a hospital plan. This will include traditional details, like your delivery method and whether or not you’d like pain medication, in addition to more specific factors, like whether you’d like the adoptive family in the room or whether you’d like time alone with your baby. It can be confusing, but your adoption specialist will help you to make sure the day goes exactly according to your preferences.

If you’re an adoptive family traveling to Meridian to meet your newest family member, you can expect to do so at one of the following locations:

• St. Luke’s

• Saint Alphonsus

Meridian Courts

Before an adoption in Meridian is complete, the adoptive family must undergo a finalization hearing. This is when a judge overviews your case to ensure that all laws were followed properly, as well as ensuring that adoption is indeed in the child’s best interests. If you live in or around Meridian, this hearing will take place in the Ada County courthouse.

Meridian Tourist Attractions

If you travel from out of state to adopt in Meridian, you may be required to stick around while interstate laws play out. If this is the case, don’t hesitate to get out and explore the area!

• Eagle Island State Park

• Initial Point Gallery

• Meridian Speedway

• Roaring Springs Waterpark

• The Village at Meridian

• Wahooz Family Fun Zone

To learn more about adoption in Meridian with our agency or to start the process today, please contact American Adoptions at 1-800-ADOPTION. 

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