Important Questions to Ask When Considering Adoption
When facing an unexpected pregnancy, your adoption questions may seem endless. For most women, contacting an adoption professional is the best way to get your questions about adoption answered.
You can contact an adoption professional today to learn more about adoption.
But, to help you right now, we’ve addressed some of the most frequently asked adoption questions and answers here and in the article below.
1. Am I Ready for the Adoption Journey?
This is one of the essential questions to ask about adoption. Take all the time you need to consider your unplanned pregnancy options before starting the adoption process.
And remember: You will never be obligated to choose adoption. This is true even after you receive free information or start to work with an adoptive family. You can change your mind at any time.
No matter what you decide, an adoption professional will help you through this brave, selfless journey.
2. Where Can I Make an Adoption Plan?
You have plenty of options when it comes to finding an adoption professional. You might want to find a national adoption agency that can provide all your adoption‐related services in one place. Or maybe you’d like to find a smaller agency in your hometown, somewhere you feel safe and comfortable.
When you’re ready to move forward with an adoption and you’ve found a professional that meets your needs, you can contact them to learn more about their adoption process and ask questions about adoption.
To help you get started, here are some well‐known adoption agencies that can clear up adoption questions and answers:
3. Will My Baby Think that I’m “Giving Up on Them?”
It’s almost impossible to avoid this term while seeking adoption FAQs. But the truth is that placing your child for adoption and “giving up” your child is not the same thing.
Always remember that adoption is one of the bravest decisions you can make for your baby’s future. If you’re giving them anything, it’s the gift of better opportunities and a better life.
4. What Rights Does the Birth Father Have in My Adoption?
This is one of the most common questions about adoptions, and the answer depends on your unique situation. In most cases, you are at least required to tell the birth father about your unexpected pregnancy if you know where and who he is.
Many states also have unique requirements regarding whether or not you need the birth father’s consent for your adoption to proceed. In these situations, it’s always best to get an official opinion from your adoption professional and adoption attorney.
5. Is Adoption Free?
Yes. You never have to pay to place a child for adoption, and sometimes, you can get financial assistance.
Adoption professionals understand that an unexpected pregnancy can quickly become a stressful financial experience. If you are considering adoption, you will never have to pay for any adoption‐related services, such as counseling with your adoption professional.
6. Will I Be Able to Get to Know My Child Afterwards?
The answer to one of the more frequent questions about adoption that prospective birth mothers have is yes.
The majority of adoptions today are considered an “open adoption.” You might have also heard the terms “semi‐open,” “mediated,” or “closed adoption.” These are different ways to describe the amount of contact you can choose to have with your child.
If you’d like, you can share the following with your child and the adoptive family:
- Emails
- Phone calls
- Pictures
- Letters
There are many questions about adoption to ask an agency, so you can take this opportunity to create the perfect open adoption plan.
7. Can I Get My Baby Back After Adoption?
You can change your mind about adoption any time before you terminate your parental rights.
But, once the adoption is finalized and your period of revocation has passed, you won’t be able to get your baby back.
With that being said, there are plenty of opportunities to change your mind about adoption before your baby is born and while you’re at the hospital after you’ve delivered your baby.
If You Have Questions About Adoption, Ask an Adoption Professional
These are just a few of the common adoption questions and answers. If you have more questions to ask about adoption, you can contact an adoption professional at any time.