American Adoptions - Begin The Adoption Process Now

Request Free Adoption Information

Complete the adoption info form below, and our Adoption Specialists will be able to assist with your individual needs or questions regarding adoption and let you know how our agency can help you.

Completing the form simply means you want to receive adoption information. It does not obligate you to choose adoption. All information will be kept strictly confidential. You can read our privacy policy here.

Upon completing the form, you will receive our free Guide for Pregnant Women Considering Adoption. The guide explains the adoption process, shares insights from others who have been through the adoption process and explains how adopted children feel about being adopted.

Our Adoption Specialists are available to you 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Simply call 1-800-236-7846 for free adoption information.

American Adoptions is only able to assist those residing in the United States.

Please choose the following options:*

	I am just looking for general information at this time.
	I would like to discuss the next step in making an adoption plan for my baby.
	I would like to select and/or begin speaking with an adoptive family.
	I would like to speak to an American Adoptions staff member as soon as possible.

Adoption Services Available (check all that apply)

Living expenses assistance (including things like housing, groceries, or maternity clothes).

Help obtaining medical coverage and/or setting up prenatal care.

Adoption counseling now or sometime in the future.

I would like to speak with someone who has placed a child for adoption.

I have other questions (list below):

I would like to receive info / be contacted by * Phone Mail Email Skype Select All

Contact Information

Your Name*:

first name

middle name

last name

U.S. Phone

(area code)

phone number

best day/time to call

OK to Text (SMS)? Yes No

Can we leave identifying message in the voice mail?

Yes No

Skype Account Name: :

OK to Video Chat? Yes No

Current Address:

City, State

Zip

Your Date of Birth*:

Pregnancy and Support

Due Date: (or Birth Date if the baby's born)	or Weeks Along:
Multiple Birth?
Baby's Gender:	Girl Boy Unknown
Your Race*:	African American/Black Asian Caucasian/White Hispanic Other
Birth Father's Race*:	African American/Black Asian Caucasian/White Hispanic Other
If you think your baby has Native American heritage, please click here to read important information. Why is American Adoptions interested in whether the child may have Native American heritage? Because of something called the "Indian Child Welfare Act" (also known as "ICWA"), any Native American heritage of the birth mother or birth father may affect the adoption plan. Therefore, it is extremely important that you provide accurate information regarding any Native American heritage. Please do not speculate or provide information which you cannot verify to be accurate. Prior to completing the attached form, please discuss any concerns or questions you have about ICWA with us at 1-800-ADOPTION. By checking this box, I affirm that I have read and understood the information provided above. Based on the information above and to the best of your knowledge, do you believe your baby is a Native American child? Yes No Maybe Please answer the following questions. Are you a member of, or eligible for membership in, a Native American or Alaskan Native Tribe? Yes No Maybe Which Tribe(s): Are you currently living on the Reservation Land? Yes No Anything else you would like us to know about Your Indian Membership? Is the Birth Father a member of, or eligible for membership in, a Native American or Alaskan Native Tribe? Yes No Maybe Which Tribe(s): Is he currently living on the Reservation Land? Yes No Anything else you would like us to know about his Indian Membership?

If you would like to continue to fill out more information please click the button below. By completing some additional information, we will be able to provide you with more relevant assistance.

Additional Comments / Questions / Concerns:

or contact us at 1-800-ADOPTION (236-7846) now

All information will be kept strictly confidential. Read our privacy policy here

Why is American Adoptions the right adoption agency choice for many birth mothers?

American Adoptions is one of the largest licensed adoption agencies in the United States. Each year, we work with thousands of women who are facing an unplanned pregnancy and offer assistance to these women. Our large, caring staff is able to assist you seven days a week and provide you with one-on-one counseling about your pregnancy and available options.

You should choose an adoption agency where you feel completely comfortable with their services and staff. With American Adoptions, you will work with an Adoption Specialist who is on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Adoption Specialist will be your advocate and will provide support and guidance as you create an adoption plan that is right for you.

How will the family tell my child about me and the adoption when my child is older?

Each family has their own style of introducing adoption to the child. When you are matched with an adoptive family, you can ask them this question. If you would like your Adoption Specialist to discuss it for you, just let her know. He or she can share your wishes or provide good ideas from other adoptive families.

You will also be able to share what you want your baby to know about you. You can complete a keepsake booklet to share hobbies, stories, photos of you and your family and a letter to your baby. The adoptive family can provide this to your child as he or she grows older. Be as creative as you like! Some birth mothers have even knitted a special blanket as a gift to their baby or given a similar symbol of their love.

The father of your baby can fill out the birth father's keepsake booklet or write a letter too. You may have other family members who would also like to share photos or a letter to the baby. This is your opportunity to pass on your and your family's love and to share your personality, history and reasons for choosing adoption. The adoptive family will treasure whatever information you provide and will share it with the baby at an appropriate age. In most adoptive homes, the word adoption is in the child's vocabulary early on, and adoption is celebrated in their lives.

Are you Married?	Yes No Name of Spouse
Who do you live with now?
Do they know about your adoption plan? Yes No
What is their feeling about your adoption plan?

Exchange of pictures and letters through the agency for up to 18 years	Yes No Undecided
Conference calls/E-mails through the agency prior to placement	Yes No Undecided
Conference calls/E-mails through the agency after placement	Yes No Undecided
Meeting Adoptive Parents at time of placement	Yes No Undecided
Meeting Adoptive Parents before birth/pre-placement	Yes No Undecided
Meeting Adoptive Parents after placement/future visits	Yes No Undecided
Exchange e-mails with Adotpive Parents prior to placement	Yes No Undecided
Exchange e-mails with Adoptive Parents after placement	Yes No Undecided

Is the father your Husband?	Yes No
Do you know the identity of the father?	Yes No
Where (city/state) and when (approximate date) did conception occur?
Do you know where the father is now?	Yes No
Have you lived with the father before or during the pregnancy?	Yes No
Is he also the father of any of your prior child(ren)?	Yes No
Does he know about the pregnancy?	Yes No
Does he know of your adoption plan?	Yes No
What's his feeling about your adoption plans?
Do you think he will sign papers to place the child for adoption?	Yes No Don't Know

Describe your current relationship with the biological father. If you are no longer together, please state when the relationship terminated.:

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Adoption Services Available (check all that apply)

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Contact Information

Pregnancy and Support

If you would like to continue to fill out more information please click the button below. By completing some additional information, we will be able to provide you with more relevant assistance.

This section is optional. So please do not feel obligated to fill any of them if you do not feel comfortable.

Choosing and Having Contact with the Adoptive Family & Child to be Adopted

Please tell us your preferred contact arrangements with the Adoptive Parents

Reasons for Considering Adoption and Adoptive Family Characteristics

Prenatal Care and Hospital Information

Birth Father Information

Health Information

All information will be kept strictly confidential. Read our privacy policy here

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