The process for how to put a newborn up for adoption
Placing a newborn for adoption may feel like an intimidating process, but with Legacy Adoption Services’ trusted experts by your side, it doesn’t have to be. Our Florida newborn adoption specialists understand how difficult this decision can be. We are here to walk you through every step of the process, taking care of all the details so that you can focus on taking care of yourself and planning for your future. Here, we explain how to put a newborn up for adoption, as well as all the support that you can expect from our compassionate team if you choose to move forward.
What is the process for placing a newborn for adoption?
If you are considering placing a newborn for adoption, the first step is to connect with a Legacy options counselor to learn all about the process and decide if it’s the best option for you. If you have already delivered your baby, we are happy to quickly come to where you are to answer all of your questions about how to put a newborn up for adoption, so that you can come to a decision that you feel is the best path forward for you and your child.
Once you have all the facts about to put a newborn up for adoption, if you decide to make an adoption plan, our caring team will guide you through every step of the process.
- Step 1. Establishing your vision for your child’s adoption. Your options counselor will work closely with you to think through your preferences for your child’s adoptive family, as well as what type of contact, if any, that you would like to have with the family after the placement. All of your preferences will be documented in your adoption plan.
- Step 2. Choosing the adoptive family. We will present you with profiles of waiting families who share your preferences for ongoing contact, and who meet any other criteria that are important to you. You will be able to choose the family that feels like the best fit, and you can meet with them in person before making a final decision if you wish to.
- Step 3. Legal placement with the adoptive family you choose. At least 48 hours after your baby is born, or when you are cleared to leave the hospital, you can sign the consents for your baby’s adoption.
- Step 4. Postpartum recovery and support. The Legacy team will ensure that you receive appropriate postpartum care to ensure a healthy recovery, along with ongoing counseling support for as long as you need it after the placement.
- Step 5. Building a relationship with your child and adoptive family. If you choose an open adoption, we will stay in touch with you and the adoptive family to facilitate ongoing contact, according to your preferences. We’ll always be here to support you as you build this special relationship through the years ahead.
Get answers to your questions about how to put a newborn up for adoption
Our compassionate options counselors are here to help you, without any judgment or pressure. Our goal is to equip you with the facts about how to put a newborn up for adoption, so that you can make the best possible decision for your situation.
We know that placing a newborn for adoption can be a stressful experience for a mother, and we are humbled to be by your side to provide the care and kindness that you need and deserve during this difficult time. Reach out to our Florida newborn adoption specialists at (239) 703-8600 anytime, day or night, to receive immediate information and assistance with placing a newborn for adoption. We will be here for you, wherever this journey may take you and whatever decisions you make.