Adoption Process
Hopeful adoptive parents and prospective birth parents often face very different challenges, emotions and decisions. One thing many have in common is wondering how the process works.
Featured Articles
Nesting as an Adoptive Parent
2020-11-20GMT-0500Should you nest when you are waiting for your adoption opportunity? What are the best ways to do it? Here’s what you need to know about nesting as a hopeful adoptive parent.
When Your Sibling is Being Placed for Adoption
2020-11-16GMT-0500There’s no easy way to deal with your mom placing your younger sibling for adoption. But, there are some things you can do to make the most of the situation and keep your relationship with your sibling.
A Prospective Birth Mother’s Guide to Ultrasound Appointments
2020-11-13GMT-0500Ultrasounds can be equal parts exciting and difficult when you’re making an adoption plan. Prepare yourself with this extensive guide.
Vaccinations & Adoption: What You Need to Know
2020-11-09GMT-0500How will your vaccination views impact your adoption journey? More than you may know. Learn more here, whether you’re pursuing foster care, private or international adoption.Thoughts From a Birthmother
Adoptions in Each State
Select a state and city/location to find resources, agencies, foster care information, law and requirements about adoption in your area.
Adoptions by State
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
