Giving A Baby Up for Adoption in Indiana

Facing an unplanned pregnancy when you’re not ready to parent can make your future feel uncertain. What you can be certain about is that giving your baby up for adoption in Indiana may be the most loving choice you can make.

If you’re not sure how adoption fits into your current situation, call 1-800-ADOPTION today or fill out our quick form to learn more about the adoption process in Indiana.

By considering adoption, you are giving your baby the best life possible, filled with love and stability. We are here to support you every step of the way, ensuring that your baby can live the life you envision for them.

How to Give a Baby Up for Adoption in Indiana? [5 steps]

When giving your baby up for adoption in Indiana, you will have complete and total control over every aspect of the process. Our adoption specialists are both qualified and experienced in making sure you have everything you need throughout the adoption process.

Step 1: Consider All of Your Options

If you find yourself dealing with an unplanned pregnancy in Indiana, you have three options upon becoming pregnant:

• Parenting

• Adoption

• Abortion

No two pregnancy experiences are the same, which is why knowing all of the relevant information can be helpful when it comes time to decide. Giving your baby up for adoption is a process that can change the lives of everyone involved.

Step 2: Create Your Adoption Plan

With American Adoptions of Indiana, our specialists will work with you to create an adoption plan that contains your wants and needs for the journey ahead.

Your adoption plan will contain:

• Your desired qualities for the adoptive family

• Communication preferences during and after the adoption

• Plans for your hospital stay

• And more

Your specialist will not only guide you through the experience but will be a source of support throughout your adoption journey as you work through the emotions of giving a baby up for adoption.

Step 3: Choose Your Child’s Adoptive Family

With American Adoptions of Indiana, you can rest assured that you will have complete control over the outcomes of your child’s placement. Many birth parents are focused on giving their child the best possible life they can, and that is the reality when you work with American Adoptions.

All the adoptive families that adopt through us

• Have completed a home study guaranteeing they provide a safe home and are fully prepared to adopt your child.

• Have created an adoptive family profile that includes pictures, videos, descriptions and more to allow you to determine which family is best for your child.

• Are open to direct contact with you during and after the adoption so you can stay in touch with them and your child.

With our unique combination of qualified staff and dedicated clients, your child can have the life that you hoped for, with a family that loves and supports them as their own.

Step 4: Get to Know the Adoptive Family

With the help of your adoption specialist, you can take part in video calls with the adoptive family so that you can become more familiar with each other to make sure they are the right fit for you.

If you do not know what questions to ask, that is totally normal. Your adoption specialist can help you come up with some questions tailored specifically to your needs. If you know what questions you have already, your adoption specialist will still be there, offering emotional support and guidance.

There is no reason to feel shame or guilt for deciding to put your baby up for adoption. Remember, you are choosing a brighter future for your child. The adoptive families that work with us are filled with compassion and want your journey to be as smooth as possible. With us, your adoption journey is judgment-free and focused on positive outcomes for all.

Step 5: Give Birth and Stay in Contact With the Adoptive Family

You will have complete control over your hospital stay and will create a plan with your specialist for your hospital stay including:

• Who is in the delivery room with you

• Who holds your baby first

• How much time you want to spend with your baby

• How much you want to interact with the adoptive family

• And more

Following the birth of your baby, your adoption specialist and adoption attorney will make sure the necessary legal framework is completed.

While you will not be the one parenting your child, giving your baby up for adoption doesn’t mean you never get to see them again. Today, open adoptions are far more common than traditional closed adoptions. With an open adoption, you get to choose what level of contact you want to maintain with your child post-placement.

We commonly see women:

• Choose to receive relevant updates about their child throughout their early years

• Plan personal visits

• Remain in contact with the adoptive family and exchange

  • Emails

  • Texts and phone calls

  • Social media updates

  • Video chats

  • Face-to-face meetings

Whatever relationship you hope to reach once you have completed your adoption can easily become a reality with our adoption specialists.

Is It Difficult to Give a Baby Up for Adoption?

If you work with American Adoptions, the process will be straightforward, however, that does not mean that it will be easy. The adoption process is an emotional one, which is why you will have an adoption specialist available to you 24/7 to help you with these feelings.

What happens when a baby is given up for adoption?

When giving your baby up for adoption, your child will be placed with a loving family of your choosing who can provide the attention, stability and opportunities you want for them. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to return to the life you were living before your unplanned pregnancy, pursuing your personal goals and aspirations with the knowledge that your child is well cared for and loved.

We will support you through the entire process, ensuring both you and your baby have the best possible adoption experience.

Can You Make Money Giving Your Baby Up for Adoption in Indiana?

It is illegal to receive money for putting your baby up for adoption. It is likely, however, that you will receive financial assistance for various expenses throughout your adoption journey.

Birth mothers often receive assistance in the form of rent and utilities, food, transportation and more.

Does Giving a Baby Up for Adoption Cost Money?

Putting a baby up for adoption is always free for birth mothers. Each step of your adoption journey will come free of charge, including:

• Adoption planning

• Case management

• 24/7 counseling

• Family matching

• And more

How Hard is Giving Your Baby Up for Adoption?

Our adoption process is designed to be as straightforward as possible. Our specialists are dedicated to being by your side every step of the way, providing guidance and support throughout the entire journey. While the process may be easy, giving your baby up for adoption is often an emotionally challenging decision, even if you know it is what’s best for your baby and yourself. You love your child and are prioritizing their well-being, even if it is emotionally difficult for you.

We are here to support you through every phase, ensuring you have the resources and care needed to navigate this profound experience. Our goal is to make the logistical aspects of adoption clear, allowing you to focus on your well-being and peace of mind.

Did You Regret Giving Your Baby Up for Adoption?

We have numerous testimonials from birth mothers reflecting on their decision to give their baby up for adoption years later. One of our birth parent specialists, Michelle, has shared her story and offered updates through 2024 for her child that she put up for adoption in 1997.

Michelle became pregnant when she was still in school and knew that she was not financially or mentally prepared to raise a child. Michelle wanted a better future for her child, so she put her baby up for adoption and worked on building a relationship with their adoptive family. Michelle received frequent updates and pictures; and following her son's 21^st birthday, started nourishing an in-person relationship. Her son is now an integral part of her family, as she is in his.

If you asked Michelle how she feels now about putting her baby up for adoption, “regret” is not a word that even remotely applies to her adoption experience.

“Over the years I have been able to see all the wonderful things [my son] has been able to do. He plays basketball, baseball, soccer and even has tried wrestling. He also had the opportunity to go on a jet ski and go on the boat at his parent’s lake house.  He has all these opportunities because of adoption. If I were to have made the decision to try and raise him he would not be able to have all these wonderful opportunities that he has been able to experience. “

Read Michelle’s story here, or contact American Adoptions to speak with a specialist who knows exactly what you’re going through.

The first step toward giving your baby a brighter future through adoption is reaching out to an adoption agency. Regardless of where you are at in your pregnancy, or if your baby has already been born, we have the experience and expertise to offer support throughout all aspects of your adoption.

Click here to learn more about Indiana adoption today, or call 1-800-ADOPTION.

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