Question 1

How long has Angel been in business?

Accepted Answer

Angel Adoption was born in 1998, and since then, we have been connecting caring birthmothers with loving adoptive families all across the United States. In fact, we are a nationwide leader in domestic adoption and thrilled to have assisted with the adoption of over 2,800 babies!

Question 2

What services does Angel Adoption provide adoptive families?

Accepted Answer

Angel Adoption provides personalized, comprehensive support for families hoping to adopt a baby. We will guide you and give you everything you need along every step of your adoption journey. Our services include adoption education, adoptive parent profile creation, two full years of marketing and advertising, adoption referrals and networking, 24-hour support for birthmothers, coordination and guidance for meeting a birthmother, online and offline marketing, and ongoing guidance and support.

Question 3

What specific marketing and advertising methods does Angel Adoption utilize to find birthmothers?

Accepted Answer

Our dedicated marketing team uses online methods including Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Social Media Optimization (SMO), Pay Per Click Advertising (PPC), and Content Marketing. Offline methods include networking with adoption attorneys, social workers, physicians, pregnancy crisis centers, hospitals, churches, schools, and adoption agencies.

Question 4

Where is Angel Adoption located?

Accepted Answer

Our beautiful head office is located in Crystal Lake, Illinois, about 50 miles northwest of Chicago. We also have satellite offices in a number of other states across the country where we provide additional placement services, including Florida, Texas, Louisiana, Iowa, and Washington.

Question 5

I have a lot of questions about the adoption process. Where do I start?

Accepted Answer

If you're looking for a good place to start your research, our Adoptive Parent Resources section contains a wealth of information about adoption and the adoption process.

Question 6

How long does the adoption process usually take?

Accepted Answer

Because we work with a limited number of families at a time, we're able to offer quicker placement times and more adoptions than adoption agencies and service providers. Our connection times range from 2–24 months. If you are open about the baby's race and gender, expenses, and birth location, your adoption process could move quicker.

Question 7

Do we need a home study before we begin working with Angel Adoption?

Accepted Answer

Although you will need a home study to complete your adoption, you do not need one before starting your contract with us. We will refer you to a place where you can complete your home study. While you're starting that process, we will work with you to create your adoptive family profile and start presenting you to prospective birthmothers.

Question 8

What is open adoption?

Accepted Answer

Open adoption means the birthmother has the opportunity to communicate with the adoptive family and meet them in person if desired. Many birthmothers will request letters, pictures, and some level of communication with the adoptive family after the adoption is finalized. The majority of our adoptions are open, but we also fully support families and birth parents who wish to have semi-open or closed adoptions.

Question 9

Is there a waiting list to adopt a baby?

Accepted Answer

We do not have a waiting list. Prospective birthmothers choose families based on their adoption plan and their unique wants and needs in an adoptive family.

Question 10

Who is eligible to apply to adopt a baby with Angel Adoption?

Accepted Answer

Angel Adoption has far fewer restrictions than a traditional adoption agency. We serve all kinds of families all over the United States and only require you to be 25 years of age or older. We have no religious belief requirements. We fully support both single parent adoption and gay and lesbian adoption. Families with other biological and/or adopted children are also welcome. We also accept families who are already working with an adoption agency or professional and have not yet had any luck.

Question 11

Is there a fee to apply to adopt a baby with Angel Adoption?

Accepted Answer

No, our adoption application is 100% free. We don't believe families should have to pay for us to review their application. The informational meeting required after completing the application — either in person or over the phone — is also free of charge.

Question 12

Can I choose the gender and/or race of my adopted baby?

Accepted Answer

We certainly allow you to set your gender and/or race preferences when working with us. However, we usually advise hopeful parents to be as open with their preferences as they are comfortable with in order to give them the best possible chances of connecting with a birthmother.

Question 13

What are the costs involved in adopting a baby?

Accepted Answer

We charge a flat fee for our services. Payment is due with the signed contract when you begin working with us. In addition to our service fee, you'll be responsible for other miscellaneous adoption expenses, including legal fees, home study fees, birthmother expenses, and travel expenses. Even after taking into account all adoption costs, working with us is still one of the most economical ways in the country to adopt a baby.

Question 14

What birthmother expenses will we be responsible for?

Accepted Answer

Birthmother expenses can involve any reasonable pregnancy-related expense, including but not limited to housing, utilities, transportation, food, and maternity clothing.

Question 15

Will we be required to cover the birthmother's medical expenses?

Accepted Answer

In most cases, the birthmother's prenatal care, labor, and delivery are covered by their personal medical insurance or government-issued medical insurance. We work with each birthmother to ensure they have the appropriate medical coverage during this important time.

Question 16

Will we need to buy an insurance policy to cover the baby separate from our medical insurance?

Accepted Answer

The baby is usually covered under the birthmother's insurance until the birthmother signs over her parental rights. At that point, you will need to add the baby to your insurance policy.

Question 17

How soon after the baby is born can we take him or her home?

Accepted Answer

The adoptive parents must remain in the state of the baby's birth until the official state paperwork has cleared. This generally takes between 4 and 10 days.

Question 18

What happens if the birthmother changes her mind after signing the adoption papers?

Accepted Answer

Depending on state laws, birth parents typically sign the final adoption papers between 12 and 72 hours after the baby is born. After the legal papers have been signed and the revocation period is over, the birth parents no longer have any legal parental rights over the baby. Based on our experience, most birth parents who go through the adoption process are proud of their decision and rarely change their minds after signing the final adoption papers, despite how difficult it was.

Frequently Asked Adoption Questions

What should we know before we begin?

About Angel Adoption & Our Services

About the Adoption Process

About Adoption Costs & Expenses

About the Post-Adoption Process

Ready to Take the Next Step?

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Angel Adoption Agency, Inc.

Angel Adoption Agency, Inc.

Frequently Asked Adoption Questions

What should we know before we begin?

About Angel Adoption & Our Services

How long has Angel been in business?

What services does Angel Adoption provide adoptive families?

What specific marketing & advertising methods does Angel Adoption utilize to find birthmothers?

Where is Angel Adoption located?

About the Adoption Process

I have a lot of questions about the adoption process. Where do I start?

How long does the adoption process usually take?

Do we need a home study before we begin working with Angel Adoption?

What is open adoption?

Is there a waiting list to adopt a baby?

Who is eligible to apply to adopt a baby with Angel Adoption?

Is there a fee to apply to adopt a baby with Angel Adoption?

Can I choose the gender and/or race of my adopted baby?

About Adoption Costs & Expenses

What are the costs involved in adopting a baby?

What birthmother expenses will we be responsible for?

Will we be required to cover the birthmother's medical expenses?

Will we need to buy an insurance policy to cover the baby separate from our medical insurance?

About the Post-Adoption Process

How soon after the baby is born can we take him or her home?

What happens if the birthmother changes her mind after signing the adoption papers?

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Angel Adoption, Inc.

Angel Adoption Agency, Inc.

Angel Adoption of Texas, Inc.

Angel Adoption Agency, Inc.

Angel Adoption Agency, Inc.