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Finding a Family

Finding a family you feel is perfect to raise your child is one of the most important steps of the adoption process because it will influence the type of life your child will have.

But how do you select a family? And more importantly, how will you know it’s the right family?

You get to choose the family you feel can give your child the best life possible. In this section, you will find information about the kinds of families that want to adopt, common questions about those families, the extensive screening process they go through, how you may get to know them, and of course, how you can find that perfect adoptive family.

To get the support you need finding a family, reach out to an adoption professional today.

3 Steps for Finding an Adoptive Family for Your Baby

3 Steps for Finding an Adoptive Family for Your Baby

You can find the perfect adoptive family by working with a trusted adoption agency and following these 3 easy steps. Find out how to get started.

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6 Questions About Adoptive Families [And their Answers]

6 Questions About Adoptive Families [And their Answers]

Whatever stage you’re at in your adoption journey, you’re going to have lots of questions. However, there may be no greater source of questions and concerns...

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Adoption Match — With vs. Without an Agency

Adoption Match — With vs. Without an Agency

You’ve decided that adoption is the right path for you. You are making a selfless, heroic and beautiful decision that will change your life forever. Because...

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Can You Change Adoptive Couples? [3 Reasons Why You Might]

Can You Change Adoptive Couples? [3 Reasons Why You Might]

If you’re unhappy with the adoptive couple you’ve chosen, or if things are simply not turning out how you thought, it’s okay to wonder, “Can I...

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Can You Give a Child Up for Adoption in a Different State? [Interstate Adoption]

Can You Give a Child Up for Adoption in a Different State? [Interstate Adoption]

Of the thousands of hopeful adoptive parents out there, you want to find the one couple who is just right for your baby. But what if...

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Find a Family by Age

Find a Family by Age

If you’re pregnant and placing your baby for adoption, what do you picture when you think of their future parents? Do you envision your child having...

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Find a Family by Baby’s Race or Ethnicity

Find a Family by Baby’s Race or Ethnicity

If you’re pregnant and placing your baby for adoption, you may be concerned about how his or her race will factor into their adoptive family. Don’t...

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Find a Family by Lifestyle

Find a Family by Lifestyle

Every couple who is looking to adopt a child is going to be unique. But how do you find the waiting adoptive parents you’ve been picturing...

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Find a Family by Race or Ethnicity

Find a Family by Race or Ethnicity

Race and ethnicity is an important part of our individual identities. If you’re pregnant and placing your child for adoption, you may prefer to place your...

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Find an Adoptive Family by Religion

Find an Adoptive Family by Religion

When looking for an adoptive family for your child, you can match with prospective parents that have the same religious beliefs. Check out how you can...

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Find an Adoptive Family by Type [Choose the Right Adoption Agency]

Find an Adoptive Family by Type [Choose the Right Adoption Agency]

When it comes to finding an adoptive family for your child, you may have specific preferences. Find out how you can find a family by type...

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Get to Know the Adoptive Family

Get to Know the Adoptive Family

By choosing to have an open adoption, you can get to know the adoptive family and begin building a lifelong relationship. Check out how in this...

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How Do I Know a Family is Safe and Ready to Adopt?

How Do I Know a Family is Safe and Ready to Adopt?

Finding a safe adoptive family ready to parent your child is important. Find out how we only work with screened and approved adoptive families.

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How Many Parents Are Looking to Adopt?

How many parents are looking to adopt? If you’ve found yourself asking this question, then you are in the right place.

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Meet Adoptive Families through a Video Profile

Meet Adoptive Families through a Video Profile

Working with the right adoption agency means you get to view adoptive family video profiles. Find out where to begin looking through adoption video profiles today.

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Waiting Families

Waiting Families

*ConsideringAdoption.com has partnered with American Adoptions to display these profiles of hopeful parents waiting to adopt. We are working to add adoption profiles from additional professionals...

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What Happens if I Don’t Find an Adoptive Family?

What Happens if I Don’t Find an Adoptive Family?

If you’re worried about being unable to find an adoptive family, you should know that when you choose adoption, you’ll always find adoptive parents for your...

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What Types of People Adopt? [The Perfect Family is Waiting]

What Types of People Adopt? [The Perfect Family is Waiting]

There are various types of people that choose adoption. Find out who can adopt your child and how an adoption agency can help you match with...

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