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 Vermont explore adoption in a safe, supportive, and personalized environment.
Placing a Baby for Adoption with Vermont Adoption Agencies (VT)
Since 1998, Angel Adoption has been providing extensive support, resources, and guidance to expectant mothers from Burlington, Essex, Colchester, and other Vermont cities throughout their pregnancies.
Finding out you are pregnant can be an emotional time, especially if the pregnancy wasn't planned. Angel Adoption works with pregnant women in Vermont through the entire process of infant adoption. No matter where you live, Vermont adoption agencies 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.
Financial Assistance for Adoption in Vermont
Food & groceries
Rent & utilities
Maternity clothes
Household items
Medical expenses
Transportation
Benefits of Choosing Adoption for Your Baby in Vermont
Adoption is one of the most loving and selfless gifts you can give both your baby and their adopting family. Your decision to place your baby for adoption in Vermont will be a long-awaited miracle for a family hoping to adopt.
A Loving Decision
Overall, Vermont 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 Vermont 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 a Vermont 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 Adoption in Vermont
Getting Started with Adoption in Vermont
How to Choose a Family
A fulfilling part 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.
Sorting through adoptive parent profiles 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 adoptive parents based on any set of criteria. Take your time, and review as many profiles as you need to to find the right family that is the 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 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
How do I place my baby for adoption?
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 stop me from choosing adoption for my baby?
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.
What are the types of adoption I can choose from when giving my baby up for adoption?
You have the option of choosing which type of adoption is right for you. Open adoption is the most common form of adoption in the United States. In an open adoption, identifying information is shared, including names, phone numbers, and email addresses. Communication typically includes the exchange of emails, letters, pictures, phone calls, and in-person visits. A semi-open adoption is like an open adoption, but without in-person visits. In a closed adoption, you and the adoptive parents remain anonymous for the entire process and there is no contact after placement.
Choosing what type of adoption you'd like doesn't have to be a decision you make alone. Your adoption coordinator will discuss the options with you in detail and can help you decide what will work best for you.
What if I am already in labor and haven't made a plan yet?
What's the next step in giving my baby up for adoption?
If you're facing an unplanned pregnancy and considering adoption in Vermont, we are here to help you. We've worked with thousands of birthmothers 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.
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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