Pregnant & considering adoption? We understand what you are going through. You are not alone, there is help for you here. We help expectant mothers in Alaska explore adoption in a safe, supportive, and personalized environment.
Since 1998, Angel Adoption has been providing expectant mothers from Anchorage, Juneau, Fairbanks, Badger, and other Alaska cities extensive support, resources, and guidance throughout their entire pregnancy.
Finding out you are pregnant can be an emotional time, especially if the pregnancy is unexpected. Angel Adoption works with pregnant women in Alaska through the entire process of infant adoption. No matter where you live in Alaska, an adoption agency can connect you with adopting families who want nothing more than to give your child a good home.
We understand that this can be a scary and overwhelming time, but know that you are not alone. Our caring, dedicated adoption coordinators are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to answer your questions, discuss your options, and help you make the decision that is best for you and your baby. We will never pressure you one way or another. All of our services are completely confidential. Your privacy is safe with us and your information will never be shared. Call, text, chat, or email us anytime, day or night.
Choosing adoption in Alaska will not burden you financially. If you create an adoption plan you may qualify to receive financial assistance in Alaska for medical, legal, and counseling fees. You may also be able to receive assistance for living expenses. Financial assistance is handled through your social worker or attorney.
Adoption is one of the most loving and selfless gifts you can give both your baby and their adoptive family. Your decision to place your baby for adoption in Alaska will be a long-awaited miracle for a family hoping to adopt.
A Loving Decision
Overall, Alaska birthmothers decide to place their baby for adoption because they care about themselves and, more importantly, they care about their baby. An expectant mother may choose adoption in Alaska if:
Planning for the Future
If youre not ready to be a parent, you can choose an adopting family for your baby through an Alaska adoption agency. Adoption can provide your baby:
Even if you have not 100% decided to place your baby for adoption, contacting an adoption agency in Alaska or adoption organization, like Angel Adoption, is a great way to weigh your options. Our staff of adoption professionals will help you make an adoption plan and discover your needs during your pregnancy. Your adoption coordinator will answer any questions you may have, and provide you with all the information you need to move forward.
You are probably wondering this works. Here is an overview of the steps you take to complete the adoption process in Alaska.
We will help you create an adoption plan based on your specific wants and needs. Youll start by browsing families waiting to adopt from our database of profiles of families hoping to adopt. You can choose what type of adoption you want, including how much contact youd like to have with your baby and the adopting parents during and after the adoption.
If youve chosen to communicate with the family adopting your baby, we can arrange for you to talk on the phone, email, or text with them. Whatever youre most comfortable with! All of the adopting families we work with have been licensed to adopt a baby in the United States and are fully prepared to offer your baby a loving and stable home.
Next, you will meet with a social worker or attorney at no cost to you. This meeting will allow you to tell them about your needs and wants during the adoption, and help you to learn more about the legal aspects of adoption.
Throughout your pregnancy, we will provide you with all the support and assistance you need. You can communicate with the adoptive family as much or as little as you wish.
After the birth, youll be able to spend as much time as you would like to in the hospital with your baby, the adoptive family, and/or a counselor. The baby may go directly home from the hospital with the adoptive family. Shortly after you will sign the legal documents consenting to the adoption.
After the adoption process is completed, the amount of contact youll have with the baby and adoptive family depends on the type of adoption you choose. The post-adoption experience is different for every birthmother. Your adoption agency in Alaska can work with you to put together a plan that will help you move forward after the adoption and get the support you need.
One of the most fulfilling parts of the adoption process is choosing the right adoptive family for your baby. Angel Adoption only works with families who are licensed to adopt a baby in the United States. Our families hoping to adopt have been pre-screened and are ready to provide a safe, stable, and loving home for your baby.
Sorting through profiles of parents waiting to adopt can be tough, and overwhelming. Before you start looking think about what matters most to you. What are your must haves? What are deal breakers? Is there anything you dont want? You have the right to pick any set of adopting parents based on any set of criteria. Take your time, and review as many profiles as you need to. No matter what you are looking for, we believe there is a family out there that is a perfect fit for you and your baby.
The first step towards putting your baby up for adoption is contacting an adoption agency in Alaska, or an adoption organization, like Angel Adoption. If you choose to work with us, we will be your guide and support system throughout the entire adoption process. You will view profiles of families hoping to adopt and choose one for your baby. Well help you put together an adoption plan based on your wants and needs, such as whether it will be open or closed, and what youll do after the adoption.
No. As a birthmother, all of our counseling and services are provided at no cost to you. You may also receive financial assistance for housing and pregnancy-related expenses.
No. Adoption is entirely your choice. Your parents cannot legally prevent you from putting your baby up for adoption. You decide what is the best option for you and your baby.
We all have important choices to make in life. If youre experiencing an unplanned pregnancy, deciding if you want to place your baby for adoption is one of those choices. It is normal to question your thoughts and feelings about such a difficult decision at any point during the process.
Before making your choice, its important to understand what adoption means. Adoption is a permanent, legally binding process that takes place when a woman or set of parents decides not to parent and chooses to allow another family to raise her baby. After the adoption has finalized you will no longer have any legal parental rights.
Every womans situation is unique, and only you know what is best for you and your baby. Take your time with this decision. Carefully consider all of the reasons why you are exploring adoption.
Every adoptive parent working with Angel Adoption has been thoroughly evaluated through a home study course conducted by a licensed agency. The home study process includes assessments of the parents character, marital stability, financial situation, lifestyle, and medical history. The agency also runs background checks to verify there is no record of criminal activity or child abuse. In addition, a social worker will inspect the familys home to ensure it is a safe environment for a child.
Angel Adoption requires each family to be educated on adopting and parenting. After a baby has been placed with the adoptive family, a social worker will continue to monitor and supervise the family. We go to great lengths to make sure all the families you have to choose from are going to be excellent parents for your baby!
You have the option of choosing which type of adoption is best for you and your baby. Open adoption is the most common form of adoption in the United States. In an open or semi-open adoption, you can choose the adoptive family and decide on the amount and type of contact during and after the adoption. In a closed adoption, you and the adoptive parents remain anonymous for the entire process.
Yes. We receive calls and messages from women who are in labor or who have already had their baby and are in the hospital. If youve decided to place your baby for adoption, you can contact us anytime we are here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We can have an adoptive family available for your baby within hours. The adoptive parents may take the baby home with them from the hospital, avoiding any need for foster care.
If youre facing an unplanned pregnancy and considering adoption in Alaska, we are here to help you. Weve worked with thousands of expectant mothers through the adoption process, so we really do understand what youre going through. We truly care about you and want to help you make the decision thats best for you and your baby. From your first phone call or email to the birth of your baby and beyond, well be here to provide you with friendly, non-judgemental guidance and compassionate support.
We understand that taking the first step to contact us can be difficult, so we encourage you to reach out to us however youre most comfortable. Call us anytime at 1-888-378-1112, text us at 815-307-5837, or email us at info@angeladoptioninc.com. Were always available!
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