As an expectant mother in Kansas who has decided to pursue adoption, you might be asking “How will I find adoptive parents for my baby?”

This is indeed an essential question, and finding that perfect adoptive family is one of the most important steps in your adoption journey.

We know that this decision is one made from a place of love and that the quality of your child’s life is a primary reason you have chosen adoption. This single choice will influence the type of life your child will have and the opportunities they are given.

Rest assured that you are in control of this selection and that there are families in Kansas and across the country waiting for the opportunity to adopt. If you want to start this process today, reach out to an adoption professional. 

Do You Get to Select the Adoptive Family for Your Child in Kansas?

Yes. You get to choose the adoptive parents for your child, and you also get to decide what your adoption agreement will look like with the family you choose. Your adoption specialist will collaborate with you to develop an adoption plan that details the kind of family that you want for your child, and this will determine the choices they present to you.

You are the center of the adoption process. The dreams you have for your child and the needs you have during your pregnancy and beyond should guide your journey. You are giving the adoptive family that you choose a priceless gift, and it is important that your voice is honored and respected throughout the adoption process.

What Should I Look for in an Adoptive Family in Kansas?

You are not limited to choosing an adoptive couple in Kansas, but this will be an option for you. Whatever concerns or priorities you have for your child are important to consider while looking for adoptive parents.

 Some considerations you might want to make include:

• The size of the family your child will be a part of
• Values you want your child to be raised with
• Activities you want your child to be exposed to
• The level of openness you want in your adoption
• Faith practices in your child’s prospective home

This is just the start when it comes to questions you might have about hopeful adoptive parents in Kansas. Write a list of your priorities and share it with your adoption professional. This will make it easier for them to find the perfect match for you.

How Can I Find Parents to Adopt My Baby in Kansas?

There are thousands of families wanting to adopt, and you will have the opportunity to familiarize yourself with some of them when you work with a licensed adoption agency. The steps they will guide you through are as follows:

1. Make an Adoption Plan. Your adoption plan will outline your needs and preferences in the adoption process. Similarly, one of the first steps for an adoptive family is to answer an Adoption Preference Questionnaire that outlines their adoption preferences. Your adoption plan will be matched with the APQ’s of hopeful adoptive families, and then an adoption professional will give you the chance to view adoptive family profiles of couples wanting to adopt.
2. Review Adoption Profiles. A local agency will likely offer you a handful of family profiles to review that match your adoption preferences. A national agency might offer you dozens – or even hundreds – to view. Some might be video profiles, and others print profiles. Agencies will be able to offer you couples within Kansas, but again, prospective mothers are not limited to choosing a family within the state they live in.
3. Find Adoptive Parents for My Baby. At this point, you will choose a family with whom to make contact. Your first communication with them will likely be a mediated phone call with your adoption specialist. If things go well, you can meet in person, talk more on the phone, or correspond in a different way throughout your pregnancy. If you change your mind at any point before signing your adoption paperwork, you can choose another adoptive family. Again, you are in control, and your needs are central to this process.

View Kansas Adoption Profiles

If you are curious about the kinds of adoption opportunities available to you, you may want to begin browsing through prospective adoptive family profiles. We have partnered with a national adoption agency to host profiles on our site, so you can click here to begin looking at adoptive family profiles now.

It is common for adoption agencies to have a page on their website that advertises families wanting to adopt. Watching some adoption video profiles or reading about couples may help you to solidify your preferences for the adoptive family you want for your child.

If you are looking for an adoption professional to help you through the process of finding a family for your baby, contact us today.