Finding an expectant parent for a possible adoption
I'm often asked how adoptive parents and birth parents connect with each other. If they are not matched though a licensed agency, how do they meet and determine that they would like to proceed with a direct parental placement or independent adoption? I have found the number one way that adoptive parents and birth parents connect is through word of mouth. A common example is that the adoptive parents had let it be known that they were interested in adopting and someone in their circle of friends or acquaintances learned of a birth mother who was exploring adoption. Other tips include sending out your profile to adoption attorneys who connect directly with birth parents. If you do that, you could find the list of reputable adoption attorneys at www.adoptionattorneys.org . Narrow down your mailing to attorneys in the state where you live or where you have other ties. If the adoption occurs across state lines, you will be staying in the state where the ch...
