Las Cruces Adoption and Foster Care Resources

  Couples and individuals considering adoption often wonder whether there are local adoption agencies, home study providers and other resources in their area. Whether you are considering adoption as prospective adoptive parents or as a woman facing an unplanned pregnancy, this guide provides the information you need about home study professionals, foster care resources and adoption agencies in Las Cruces.

Adoption Agencies and Adoption Professionals in Las Cruces

Adoption professionals are often great resources for adoptive families and prospective birth parents looking for local adoption information. If you are interested in working with an adoption agency in New Mexico, these local and regional professionals can provide the information you need to complete your adoption:

• Adoption Assistance Agency
• La Familia-Namaste

Become a Foster Parent in Las Cruces

If you are considering becoming a foster parent or adding to your family through foster care adoption, these local agencies and resources can provide information about foster care in Las Cruces and throughout the state:

• The Bair Foundation
• Children, Youth & Families Department

Additional foster care information and resources are available on our adoption in New Mexico page.

Las Cruces Home Study Services

Regardless of the adoption or foster care professional you choose to work with, you will need to complete a New Mexico home study before a child can be placed in your care. Whether you are fostering or adopting, the home study ensures you are ready to provide a suitable home for a child. Information about the home study process is available on our New Mexico adoption page. The following home study providers can provide additional information about completing the home study in your area:

• Adoptions Plus 505-323-6002 Adoptions Plus provides all adoption services with individual care and attention, reasonable rates and in a timely manner that meets the requirements for domestic and international adoptions.

• Adoption Assistance Agency 505-821-7779 Adoption Assistance Agency provides home study services according to New Mexico adoption laws and regulations as well as agency policies developed from years of experience.

Visit 1800HomeStudy.com to learn more about New Mexico home study providers.

Hospitals in Las Cruces

When the time comes to finally meet the new baby, a hospital plan will be in place to determine who is in the delivery room when the baby is born, how much time the birth and adoptive parents will spend with the new baby, and more. If you are a prospective birth mother, your adoption professional can help you create your hospital plan and coordinate with the delivery hospital to ensure you have the experience you are hoping for. Find more information about some Las Cruces maternity hospitals below:

• Memorial Medical Center 2450 S. Telshor Blvd. Las Cruces, NM 88011 575-522-8641

• MountainView Regional Medical Center 4311 E. Lohman Ave. Las Cruces, NM 88011

575-556-7600

Adoption Laws and Qualifications

Adoptions in Las Cruces must be completed according to New Mexico law. Detailed information about New Mexico adoption laws, processes and qualifications is included in our New Mexico adoption information. Below, find an overview of some of the areas of adoption that are regulated by state laws. Laws for Birth Parents: For birth mothers and fathers, the primary legal process in adoption is the execution of consent. If you are considering an adoption plan for your baby, you can learn about adoption consent, relinquishment, paternity establishment and more here. Laws for Adoptive Parents: Many prospective adoptive parents have questions about the laws, rules and qualifications for adopting a baby in Las Cruces. New Mexico statutes regulate many areas of adoption, including the expenses that can be paid by adoptive families, the use of advertising and facilitators and more. More information about these laws and regulations is available here. County Courts The final stage of the legal adoption process is the finalization of the adoption, which will be completed in family court. If you are adopting in Las Cruces, find additional information for Doña Ana County.

Things to do in Las Cruces

If your adoption journey leads you to the Las Cruces area, either to meet with prospective birth parents or to wait for ICPC paperwork to be processed, be sure to take advantage of all the city has to offer. Here are some top attractions to visit in Las Cruces before returning to your home state:

• Old Mesilla Village
• Dripping Springs Natural Area
• Farmers & Crafts Market of Las Cruces
• New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum
• San Albino Church
• New Mexico State University