What if I Don't Have an Adoptive Family Picked when I Give Birth?
Finding the perfect family is a crucial step. There’s a chance you’ve spent a lot of time imagining what they should look like, and you’ve started to narrow down your options. Or, you could be considering adoption at the last minute, and you’re wondering if it’s too late to find a family.
Either way, if you haven’t found the perfect match yet through your adoption agency, or if you’re looking for a family on your own, you might start to wonder:
“What happens if I don’t have an adoptive family picked when I give birth?”
The first thing we want you to know is that you will absolutely find a family for your baby, no matter how long it takes, what you’re looking for or how far along you are in your pregnancy. We know that you’re probably scared, asking yourself: “Do children given up for adoption get placed into a family?” and “How many children go without getting adopted?”
But when you work with American Adoptions of Florida, you have nothing to worry about. We will make sure that you find the perfect family for your baby because we know what makes a great one. If you need to talk to one of our specialists about finding a family right away, we can help. Please give us a call at 1-800-ADOPTION or fill out our free info form to learn more.
Meanwhile, we’re going to talk about why you never have to worry about “What happens if nobody adopts my baby in Florida?” We’ll also talk a little bit about the foster care system and how it’s different from a private adoption. here’s what you need to know when you’re asking, “What happens if I don’t find an adoptive family by the time my son or daughter is born?”
What Happens if I Haven’t Chosen an Adoptive Family Yet?
If you haven’t chosen an adoptive family yet, you still have plenty of time to find the perfect fit. Because it’s never too late to choose adoption, it’s never too late to find the perfect family, either. You can choose adoption at any time, including right before birth, and even after the baby is born.
So, no matter where you’re at in your journey, an adoption specialist can help you find a family that has everything you’re looking for.
Because American Adoptions is a national adoption agency, we’re able to work with families from across the country. So, you never have to worry about putting a child up for adoption but nobody would adopt them in Florida. There will always be a family eager and excited to meet you and your baby. And because of our size and scope, you have a better chance of finding the perfect family that has everything you’re looking for.
Are Babies that are “Given Up” for Adoption Always Adopted in Florida?
Yes. We know that it’s common for many people to wonder how many children go without getting adopted in Florida. But, in a private domestic adoption, that number is absolutely zero.
When you work with an adoption agency like American Adoptions, your child will be placed directly with a family who has been dreaming of this moment. Working with a national adoption agency means that you have access to tons of families from across the country. So, no matter what you’re looking for or what kind of situation you’re in, there will always be a family who is excited to meet you and your baby.
If I Give My Baby Up for Adoption, Do they Go to Foster Care?
Not at all. In a private domestic adoption, you decide on the perfect adoptive family. You don’t have to spend time worrying that they’ll never be adopted or that they’ll have to spend time in foster care waiting on the perfect home. Because you can place them straight into the arms of a loving adoptive family. You are in charge the entire way through, which means that you can stay in control of the process. You’ll know that your child is loved and cherished, right from the very beginning.
The biggest difference between foster care adoption and a private adoption is the foster care placements are made involuntarily. Foster care is intended to be a temporary solution for a child while their biological parents work on their reunification plan. But, if their biological parents do not meet the requirements for reunification, they can become eligible for adoption through foster care.
Many of the children in foster care can wait years before they are adopted by loving parents. So, when you ask, how many kids given up for adoption actually get adopted from foster care? The answer depends. According to one statistic, about 23,000 children age out of the foster care system every year. This means that they become legal adults without being adopted by a family.
Can I Choose the Perfect Family for My Baby in Florida?
Yes, you can. At American Adoptions, birth mothers are in charge of making all of the big and small decisions. And that includes finding an adoptive family.
As you create your adoption plan, your adoption specialist will help you narrow down exactly what you’re looking for. You can decide on a family based on:
- Age
- Religion
- And more
When you work with American Adoptions, you’ll be working with someone who knows exactly what you’re going through. Because our staff is made up of adoptees, birth parents and adoptive families, we know just what to look for in an adoptive family. This means that you’ll have someone by your side who can help you find a great one.
How Will I Know When I’ve Found the Perfect Family?
If you’re like many women, then you’re probably worried that you won’t know when you’ve found the perfect match. A big reason behind why many women wonder, “What if I don’t have an adoptive family picked when I give birth?” is because they just haven’t felt a connection to any of the families they’ve seen. But, like many birth mothers will tell you, when you know you just know.
Angelica, for instance, was extremely worried that she wouldn’t find the perfect family for her baby, until she was reassured by her adoption specialist:
“She [Rachel, my adoption specialist] told me that whenever I find the right couple, I’ll just know they’re the right ones,” Angelica said. When she did get that feeling about an adoptive couple, Angelica decided to move forward with her adoption. She knows she made the right choice for her daughter.
“I know that she’s going have the best life she could ever have,” Angelical said. “I know she has two people that she can look up to.”
So, no matter what you’re looking for, when you find the perfect family you’ll feel a connection when you see them.
Can Parents Give Children Up for Adoption Before Someone Wants Them in Florida?
The answer to that is yes. If you’re ready to make an adoption plan, we can help you get started today. And when you’re ready, we can help you find the perfect adoptive family.
To get started, you can either give us a call at 1-800-ADOPTION or fill out our free information form. You can also start looking available adoptive parents on our website to get a better idea of what to look for.
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