Can I Choose an Adoptive Family in a Different State?

Finding the right adoptive family for your baby is easy with American Adoptions of Indiana. With access to over 300 unique adoptive family profiles, you can find the perfect fit for you and your child.

But what happens if you find the perfect family, and they are located in a state that is not Indiana? We are a national agency, meaning we can perform adoptions in every state.

If you have already found the perfect adoptive family, or need some help getting started, fill out our quick form or call 1-800-ADOPTION.

How to Find a Family to Adopt My Baby [5 Steps]

Step 1: Pick an Adoption Agency

If you have already decided to put your baby up for adoption, then the next step is to pick a national adoption agency to work with. Our Indiana branch has a comforting local presence with the full reach of our national agency. You will get access to all of our resources free of charge, including:

• Your adoption specialist

• Financial assistance

• Adoptive family profiles

• Much more

As a national agency licensed in multiple states, we can facilitate adoptions in every state. That also means we can conduct home studies and have a physical presence in Indiana to better help our clients.

We make sure that the only person making decisions during your adoption is you. You know your baby best, which is why you have total control over each step of the process. To connect with an adoption specialist and start viewing potential matches, visit American Adoptions of Indiana, or call 1-800-ADOPTION.

Step 2: List Adoptive Family Preferences

You can give your child the life you hoped for with the right adoptive family. With the help of your adoption specialist, you will list out the things that are important to you in an adoptive family. This could be their:

• Location

• Age

• Race/ethnicity

• Career

• Family makeup (number of kids)

• Religion

• And more

Let’s say you want your child to grow up with brothers and sisters, or with a family who shares their culture; no matter what you envision, we can help you find the right family.

Step 3: Pick your Adoptive Family [In Any State]

What happens if you find the perfect adoptive family, but live in another state? No problem! Since American Adoptions of Indiana is a part of our national agency, you can pick an adoptive family in any state.

Opening up your preferences to all locations might make it easier to find a family that matches your primary adoption needs. Either way, you do not need to wait to start looking for the perfect adoptive family. You can start looking at potential matches whenever you are ready.

Step 4: Get to Know your Adoptive Family

After you have picked your adoptive family, you will start getting to know them with the help of your adoption specialist. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in phone calls or video chats and exchange text messages and emails with the adoptive family leading up to your due date.

Your adoptive family will meet you at the hospital when it comes time to deliver. They understand that you could go into labor at any moment, and are prepared to travel to you to complete your interstate adoption.

Step 5: Build a Post-Adoption Relationship

Thanks to open adoption, “giving up” your baby for adoption is not goodbye. It is important to build a relationship with your adoptive family so that you can easily execute whatever post-placement plan you have in mind. Each family waiting to adopt with American Adoptions of Indiana is fully committed to adoption, and ready to take part in whatever plan you create.

Open adoption plans often include:

• Exchanging text messages and emails

• Sharing social media posts and pictures

• Scheduling phone calls and video chats

• Arranging in-person meetings

• And more

Whatever relationship you hope to have with your baby’s adopted family can become possible thanks to the resources from American Adoptions of Indiana.

If you are ready to connect with an adoption specialist and start listing your adoptive family preferences, fill out this short form, or call 1-800-ADOPTION.

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