The first step in any adoption is choosing the right professional to work with. At American Adoptions, we work with families hoping to adopt newborns and pregnant women considering an adoption across the United States. If you choose to work with a national adoption agency like American Adoptions, you aren’t just restricted to what’s available in Brookings, SD.

 In addition to being able to work with families across the U.S. we also provide:

• 24/7 access to professional counseling and education resources for prospective birth mothers
• Limited wait times via networking and advertising for adoptive families
• Post-placement supervision after the adoption
• Free legal representation for potential birth parents
• Financial assistance provided to prospective birth parents

This is only a small amount of the services we offer! To learn more about what American Adoptions can do for you, please call 1-800-ADOPTION to receive free information. You’ll be able to speak with a trained specialist that can discuss your needs and how to proceed with an adoption in Brookings.

Some adoptive families and prospective birth parents feel comfortable staying within their area. If you are interested in a domestic adoption in Brookings, South Dakota, you can also contact one of the local agencies below.

Agencies Near Brookings:

• Nightlight Christian Adoptions

Statewide Domestic Adoption Agencies:

• Lutheran Social Services
• All About U Adoptions
• New Horizons Adoption Agency

Foster Care Professionals in Brookings, SD

Right now, there are thousands of children waiting for a loving and supportive home they can thrive in. If you are interested in becoming a foster parent in Brookings, please contact any one of the agencies below:

• Bethany in Eastern South Dakota

If you would like more resources on becoming a foster parent, your local DSS agency can provide plenty of useful information.

International Adoption Agencies in Brookings

While some families prefer to stay within the United States to complete their adoption, others dream of traveling overseas. If you are interested in traveling abroad to complete your adoption in Brookings, contact one of these agencies:

• Bethany in Eastern South Dakota
• Holt International
• New Horizons Adoption Agency  

Adoption Home Study in Brookings, SD

Before you can adopt a child, you must complete an adoption home study. This process ensures that you’re ready to bring a child into your home, and that all of their needs can be met. You’ll normally need to provide important documentation such as background checks and clearances as well as your most recent medical history.

In addition, you’ll also go through an in-home visit and a home inspection. Knowing about all the steps involved can cause some adoptive families some fear — but don’t worry. Your social worker will be there to help educate and guide you during this process.

For more information on a home study in Brookings, visit 1-800-homestudy for additional resources.

Adoption Attorneys in Brookings, SD

Having an adoption attorney is essential for protecting your rights during an adoption in Brookings. No matter if you are a prospective birth parent or an adoptive family, an adoption attorney will be able to help explain your legal rights throughout the adoption and finalization process. If you’re working with American Adoptions, we can help connect you with a trusted attorney. If not, you’ll want to find a local adoption attorney in Brookings, such as:

• Ribstein & Hogan Law Firm
• Helsper, MCCarty & Rasmussen, P.C.
• Jeff Larson Law, LLP

Hospitals in Brookings, SD

The hospital stay is an emotional time for everyone involved in the adoption. If you are a woman considering working with American Adoptions, you’ll need to complete a hospital plan. This plan will be tailored to your needs, and will ask questions such as:

• Which members of your support system will be present during the delivery?
• How much time do you want to spend with the adoptive family at the hospital?
• Do you want the adoptive family to be the first one to hold your child?

Your social worker will work diligently with you to create the right plan for you.  If you’re ready to make a hospital plan for your Brookings adoption, please call 1-800-ADOPTION at any time. You’ll be able to talk to a social worker that can confidentially assess your needs and help you move in the right direction.

If you’re considering an adoption in Brookings, your delivery could be at one of the following hospitals.

• Avera Medical Group Brookings
• Brookings Health System
• Sanford Health  

County Court in Brookings, SD

Next to the home study, finalization is another exciting milestone in your adoption journey. Once you have made it past your finalization hearing, your child will be a permanent member of your family, and you will have full legal custody of them.

To learn more about court proceedings in Brookings, SD, contact your Brookings County Court System.

Tourist Attractions in Brookings

Whether you’re visiting the city for the birth of your baby and awaiting ICPC clearance, or if you can’t wait to meet the prospective birth parents in their home town, there’s plenty to do in Brookings, SD. While you’re in the area, take the time to explore the city your child was born in.

• Children’s Museum of South Dakota
• McCrory Gardens and South Dakota Arboretum  
• South Dakota Art Museum
• Dakota Natura Park  

Knowing where to start your adoption can be tough. American Adoptions can help you with an adoption in Brookings from start to finish. If you’re ready to begin your adoption with our agency today, please call 1-800-ADOPTION.

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