Even though American Adoptions isn’t located in South Dakota, we’re still more than happy to complete your adoption in Sioux Falls. Our agency is a full-service, national adoption agency that works with couples hoping to adopt and prospective birth parents considering an adoption in Sioux Falls and across the United States. A few of our notable services include:

• Limited wait times for adoptive families through advertising and networking
• Facilitating post-placement services for birth parents and adoptive families
• Helping women considering adoption with financial assistance during their pregnancy.
• 24/7 counseling for pregnant women throughout the adoption

And much more! To learn more about our agency for your adoption in Sioux Falls, please call 1-800-ADOPTION to receive free information.

Local Agencies in Sioux Falls

If you are interested in an agency close to Sioux Falls, you should know that there are a few notable differences between a local agency and a national agency. While local and national adoption agencies can provide many of the same services, national adoption agencies like American Adoptions can often provide shorter adoption wait times, more financial protection and 24/7 availability for expectant mothers considering adoption.

To learn more about what a local adoption agency can provide, contact one of the following professionals:

• All About U Adoptions
• New Horizons Adoption Agency
• Bethany in Eastern South Dakota

Sioux Falls Home Study Professionals

For families hoping to adopt in Sioux Falls, the adoption home study is the first big milestone in your adoption journey. Essentially, a home study proves that you are ready to bring a child into your life. The best way to get started is by calling your local home study agency in South Dakota. They will be able to tell you which documents are necessary for your adoption. Typically, you can expect to provide the following paperwork for your adoption home study:

• Recent financial statements
• Background checks and clearances
• Medical history
• And more

Your Sioux Falls adoption home study will also consist of an in-home visit and a home inspection. The idea of an inspection makes some adoptive families nervous — but you don’t have to be. Your social worker will help guide, support, and educate you during this process. If you’re ready to start your home study, one of the following professionals can help:

• All About U Adoptions
• Holt International
• DKM Adoption Home Studies

You can also visit 1-800-homestudy for additional resources to prepare for your adoption home study.  

International Adoption Agencies

A domestic adoption isn’t the only way to grow your family. There are many couples hoping to adopt a child with an overseas adoption. If you are pursuing an international adoption in Sioux Falls, the following agencies can help.

• Holt International
• New Horizons Adoption Agency
• Bethany Christian Services

Foster Care Adoption

Foster care adoption is currently one of the most popular ways to build your family, as there are thousands of children waiting for a loving home they can thrive in. American Adoptions currently works with families considering a private domestic adoption, but there are a few resources for a foster care adoption in Sioux Falls to get you started:

• Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota
• Bethany Christian Services
• Children’s Home Society
• The Adoption Exchange

To learn more about foster parenting, you can also contact your local DSS agency.  

Sioux Falls Hospitals

For everyone involved in the adoption, no other event is quite as emotional as the birth of their child. As a prospective birth parent, your adoption specialist will work diligently with you to create a hospital plan. You will answer the typical questions, such as where you plan to give birth and who your doctor will be, in addition to a few adoption-related questions, such as:

• Do you want the adoptive family in the room with you during the delivery?
• Do you want to take pictures after the birth?
• Which members of your support system will be with you during the delivery?
• Do you want to have a natural birth, or would you prefer to have medication?

If you are ready to create your hospital plan, please call 1-800-ADOPTION to receive free information. An adoption specialist will be able to give you the resources and information you need with no obligation to choose adoption.

As you are considering an adoption in Sioux Falls, you can expect the delivery to take place in one of the following locations.

• Sanford Health
• Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center

Sioux Falls Court

Finalization is the last step in the Sioux Falls adoption process for adopting parents. After this, your child will become a permanent legal member of your family. Don’t forget to bring a camera during your finalization hearing!

To learn more about finalizing your adoption in Sioux Falls, you can contact your Minnehaha County Court Office.

Fun Activities in Sioux Falls, SD

If you’re an adoptive family visiting to meet the prospective birth parents for the first time, or if you’re waiting for your ICPC, the good news is that there’s always plenty to do in Sioux Falls. You can use this time to explore the town your child was born in and check out the local sights.

• Falls Park
• Great Plains Zoo
• Butterfly House and Museum
• Wild Water West  

American Adoptions has plenty to offer for your Sioux Falls Adoption. If you think you’re ready to start the process with our agency today, please call 1-800-ADOPTION to receive free information.

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