Pregnant & considering adoption? We understand what you are going through. You are not alone, there is help for you here. We help expectant mothers in Alaska explore adoption in a safe, supportive, and personalized environment.
Placing a Baby for Adoption in Alaska
Since 1998, Angel Adoption has been providing expectant mothers from Anchorage, Juneau, Fairbanks, Badger, and other Alaska cities extensive support, resources, and guidance throughout their entire pregnancy.
Finding out you are pregnant can be an emotional time, especially if the pregnancy is unexpected. Angel Adoption works with pregnant women in Alaska through the entire process of infant adoption. No matter where you live in Alaska, an adoption agency can connect you with adopting families who want nothing more than to give your child a good home.
We Are Here to Support You
We understand that this can be a scary and overwhelming time, but know that you are not alone. Our caring, dedicated adoption coordinators are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to answer your questions, discuss your options, and help you make the decision that is best for you and your baby. We will never pressure you one way or another. All of our services are completely confidential. Your privacy is safe with us and your information will never be shared. Call, text, chat, or email us anytime, day or night.
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Benefits of Choosing Adoption for Your Baby
Adoption is one of the most loving and selfless gifts you can give both your baby and their adoptive family. Your decision to place your baby for adoption in Alaska will be a long-awaited miracle for a family hoping to adopt.
A Loving Decision
Overall, Alaska birthmothers decide to place their baby for adoption because they care about themselves and, more importantly, they care about their baby. An expectant mother may choose adoption in Alaska if:
- She is not ready to be a parent
- She feels she is too young
- She is not in a financial position to provide for a baby
- She fears a baby could interfere with finishing school or furthering her career
- She does not want to be a single parent
Planning for the Future
If you're not ready to be a parent, you can choose an adopting family for your baby through an Alaska adoption agency. Adoption can provide your baby:
- Love
- Safe, stable home life with emotionally ready parents
- Medical, dental, and eye care
- Loving grandparents and relatives
- Financial security
- Quality education
- Opportunities for a happy, fulfilling life
Getting Started with Alaska Adoption Services
Even if you have not 100% decided to place your baby for adoption, contacting an adoption agency in Alaska or adoption organization, like Angel Adoption, is a great way to weigh your options. Our staff of adoption professionals will help you make an adoption plan and discover your needs during your pregnancy. Your adoption coordinator will answer any questions you may have, and provide you with all the information you need to move forward.
Getting Started with Alaska Adoption Services
Even if you have not 100% decided to place your baby for adoption, contacting an adoption agency in Alaska or adoption organization, like Angel Adoption, is a great way to weigh your options. Our staff of adoption professionals will help you make an adoption plan and discover your needs during your pregnancy. Your adoption coordinator will answer any questions you may have, and provide you with all the information you need to move forward.
The Adoption Process
You are probably wondering this works. Here is an overview of the steps you take to complete the adoption process in Alaska.
We will help you create an adoption plan based on your specific wants and needs. You'll start by browsing families waiting to adopt from our database of profiles of families hoping to adopt. You can choose what type of adoption you want, including how much contact you'd like to have with your baby and the adopting parents during and after the adoption.
If you've chosen to communicate with the family adopting your baby, we can arrange for you to talk on the phone, email, or text with them. Whatever you're most comfortable with! All of the adopting families we work with have been licensed to adopt a baby in the United States and are fully prepared to offer your baby a loving and stable home.
Next, you will meet with a social worker or attorney – at no cost to you. This meeting will allow you to tell them about your needs and wants during the adoption, and help you to learn more about the legal aspects of adoption.
Throughout your pregnancy, we will provide you with all the support and assistance you need. You can communicate with the adoptive family as much or as little as you wish.
After the birth, you'll be able to spend as much time as you would like to in the hospital with your baby, the adoptive family, and/or a counselor. The baby may go directly home from the hospital with the adoptive family. Shortly after you will sign the legal documents consenting to the adoption.
After the adoption process is completed, the amount of contact you'll have with the baby and adoptive family depends on the type of adoption you choose. The post-adoption experience is different for every birthmother. Your adoption agency in Alaska can work with you to put together a plan that will help you move forward after the adoption and get the support you need.
Choosing a Family
One of the most fulfilling parts of the adoption process is choosing the right adoptive family for your baby. Angel Adoption only works with families who are licensed to adopt a baby in the United States. Our families hoping to adopt have been pre-screened and are ready to provide a safe, stable, and loving home for your baby.
Sorting through profiles of parents waiting to adopt can be tough, and overwhelming. Before you start looking think about what matters most to you. What are your must haves? What are deal breakers? Is there anything you don't want? You have the right to pick any set of adopting parents based on any set of criteria. Take your time, and review as many profiles as you need to. No matter what you are looking for, we believe there is a family out there that is a perfect fit for you and your baby.
Questions to Ask the Adoptive Family
- 1. How long has the couple been married?
- 2. What led them to adoption?
- 3. Does the family have other children? Are they biological or adopted? Do they plan to have or adopt more?
- 4. Do they have family that lives nearby?
- 5. What kind of life do they lead at this time?
- 6. What are their values and/or spiritual beliefs?
- 7. What are their views on parenting and discipline?
- 8. What are their hobbies?
- 9. What type of family traditions do they have?
- 10. Where did they attend school?
- 11. What do they do for a living?
- 12. Do both parents work outside the home?
- 13. Do they plan to take time off work when their baby is born?
- 14. How much time would the child be spending with a nanny/babysitter or at daycare?
- 15. What experiences would they like to share with the child?
Frequently Asked Questions About Adoption
How do I place my baby for adoption in Alaska?
Will the process of adoption for my baby cost me anything?
No. As a birthmother, all of our counseling and services are provided at no cost to you. You may also receive financial assistance for housing and pregnancy-related expenses.
Can my parents prevent me from putting my baby up for adoption?
How do I know I am making the right decision?
We all have important choices to make in life. If you're experiencing an unplanned pregnancy, deciding if you want to place your baby for adoption is one of those choices. It is normal to question your thoughts and feelings about such a difficult decision at any point during the process.
Before making your choice, it's important to understand what adoption means. Adoption is a permanent, legally binding process that takes place when a woman — or set of parents — decides not to parent and chooses to allow another family to raise her baby. After the adoption has finalized you will no longer have any legal parental rights.
Every woman's situation is unique, and only you know what is best for you and your baby. Take your time with this decision. Carefully consider all of the reasons why you are exploring adoption.
How are adoptive families screened while thinking about giving my baby up for adoption?
Every adoptive parent working with Angel Adoption has been thoroughly evaluated through a home study course conducted by a licensed agency. The home study process includes assessments of the parent's character, marital stability, financial situation, lifestyle, and medical history. The agency also runs background checks to verify there is no record of criminal activity or child abuse. In addition, a social worker will inspect the family's home to ensure it is a safe environment for a child.
Angel Adoption requires each family to be educated on adopting and parenting. After a baby has been placed with the adoptive family, a social worker will continue to monitor and supervise the family. We go to great lengths to make sure all the families you have to choose from are going to be excellent parents for your baby!
What are the types of adoption I can choose from when giving my baby up for adoption?
What if I am already in labor? Can I still choose adoption?
Yes. We receive calls and messages from women who are in labor or who have already had their baby and are in the hospital. If you've decided to place your baby for adoption, you can contact us anytime — we are here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We can have an adoptive family available for your baby within hours. The adoptive parents may take the baby home with them from the hospital, avoiding any need for foster care.
What's the next step in giving my baby up for adoption?
If you're facing an unplanned pregnancy and considering adoption in Alaska, we are here to help you. We've worked with thousands of expectant mothers through the adoption process, so we really do understand what you're going through. We truly care about you and want to help you make the decision that's best for you and your baby. From your first phone call or email to the birth of your baby and beyond, we'll be here to provide you with friendly, non-judgemental guidance and compassionate support.
We understand that taking the first step to contact us can be difficult, so we encourage you to reach out to us however you're most comfortable. Call us anytime at 1-888-378-1112, text us at 815-307-5837, or email us at info@angeladoptioninc.com. We're always available!
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