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Hospital Adoption
If you are in labor or if your baby is already born, after-delivery adoption is still an option. Contact us when you're in labor, from the hospital, or even after you've returned home with the baby. We are always here to help you through the last-minute hospital adoption process!
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It's never too late to place a baby up for adoption
It's not uncommon for mothers to choose adoption from the hospital. This type of adoption is usually referred to as a last-minute adoption or after-delivery adoption.
Giving your baby up for adoption at birth is an incredibly brave and selfless decision. Whatever your reasons may be, if you're not ready to be a parent, adoption is a responsible and loving option. When you choose after-delivery adoption, you're providing a waiting family with a most precious and long-awaited gift. At the same time, you're giving your baby the gift of a life filled with love and opportunities.
At Angel Adoption, we understand that thinking about after-delivery adoption is stressful, and we're here to help. Many service providers and hospitals already have processes in place when it comes to adopting a newborn from the hospital, and birthmothers who choose last-minute adoptions retain the same rights and considerations as any other prospective birthmother.
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Place your baby for adoption from the hospital
Even though it is a last-minute adoption, you will still have full control of your adoption plan.
Our team of adoption coordinators is well-equipped to handle last-minute adoptions from the hospital and will work quickly to coordinate everything necessary for your hospital adoption plan. All of our waiting families are prepared and are willing to travel anywhere in the country at a moment's notice. Giving up your baby at the hospital for adoption may seem overwhelming, but we can help make the process as smooth as possible.
- Step 1:Contact us via phone or text at 815-307-5837, or reach us through email. One of our last-minute adoption coordinators will help you.
- Step 2:We'll send you some adoptive family profiles to look through, or we can choose a family for you.
- Step 3:A dedicated adoption professional will meet you at the hospital and personally help you through the process. This professional will help you create an adoption plan and will choose what level of contact you'd like to have with your chosen adoptive family.
- Step 4:Our families are prepared for a last-minute adoption and can get to the hospital within hours.
- Step 5:Your baby will be able to leave the hospital with the adoptive family, avoiding any need for foster care.
- Step 6:Get financial assistance and other support after the adoption to help you move forward.
“To anyone considering adoption: this is such a selfless decision. It is a pure act of love. Do not feel ashamed. You are wonderful.”
— Ocean, birthmother to Wren
Can I still place my baby for adoption after birth?
You can choose adoption at any point after your baby is born, whether you're still at the hospital or you've already taken your baby home. After-delivery adoptions can and do happen days, weeks, or even months after the birth of a baby. You can contact us anytime, day or night. Our caring and dedicated adoption coordinators are available 24/7 to help you.
Get totally free, confidential, and non-judgemental help and support.
Decide how much contact you want to have with the family.
Choose from loving and deserving families legally approved to adopt a baby.
Get financial assistance to help you move forward after placement.
“Nothing in life is certain, but wanting your child to have more than you can offer is the biggest act of love any human could do.”
— Heather, birthmother to Grace
Frequently Asked Questions About Last-Minute Adoptions
If I'm in labor and haven't made an adoption plan yet, can I still choose adoption?
Yes, you can absolutely choose adoption at the last minute. We often receive calls and messages from women who are in labor. If you've decided to put your baby up for adoption from the hospital, you can contact us anytime. Once we receive your call, we can have an adoptive family available for your baby within hours. The adoptive parents will take the baby home with them from the hospital, avoiding any need for foster care.
My baby has already been born — can I still make an adoption plan?
Yes. You can make an adoption plan at any point after your baby is born. Any of our waiting families would be thrilled to welcome your baby into their lives. We will help you choose a loving adoptive family for your baby, then we'll connect you with an adoption professional who will help coordinate everything between you and the family you choose. Learn more in our adoption guide for birthmothers.
Can I choose my baby's adoptive family?
Yes. After you contact us, we will send you some adoptive family profiles to look through right away. We will only show you families who are open to the same things you are in your adoption plan. You can also choose the level of communication you'd like to have with them. It's totally up to you how open or private you want your relationship to be. Learn more in our types of adoptions for birthmothers.
How are adoptive families screened?
Before a family is eligible to adopt, they must complete an adoption home study through their state. The home study is a thorough and invasive process that lasts about three to four months on average. It includes a full FBI background check and an in-depth evaluation of their finances, marital stability, lifestyle, personalities, physical and mental health, medical history, background, education, reasons for adopting, and much more. All families who successfully complete this difficult process are prepared to be parents in every way and will provide a safe, stable, and loving home for your baby. You can be confident that whichever family you choose will give your child the best possible life.
Is financial assistance available for me?
Yes. Almost all states allow for birthmothers to receive a certain amount of financial support after the adoption takes place. Most states also allow the adoptive family to provide assistance towards your medical bills.
Do I have to pay to place my baby for adoption?
At Angel Adoption, our adoption services are completely free of charge for birthmothers. We will never ask you to pay to place your baby for adoption. This includes last-minute hospital adoptions, after-delivery adoptions, and other types, as well as 24/7 support for birthmothers from our helpful and compassionate coordinators.
We're Here For You 24/7
Whether you're in labor, at the hospital, or already home with your baby, it's never too late to explore adoption. Our compassionate team is ready to help you every step of the way.
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