Choosing an Adoptive Family in New York
From Brookhaven, Oyster Bay, Queens, Utica, Mount Vernon, and all places in between.
You Are in Charge: Picking the Right Family for Your Baby
At Heart to Heart Adoptions, we understand that choosing an adoptive family can feel scary and overwhelming. We’re here to help you every step of the way.
What Matters Most When Picking a Family
Here are the most important things to think about, in order of importance:
- Your Baby’s Safety and Happiness: We carefully check every family to make sure they are good, kind people. We look at their legal background, money situation, and mental health. Your baby’s well-being is our top priority.
- Type of Adoption: Decide how much contact you want after the adoption. Do you want:
- An open adoption where you can get updates and maybe visit
- A closed adoption with little to no contact
- A middle ground with some communication
Listen to Darla explain how we help you choose the best adoptive family for you and your baby. Then continue to read what matters when picking and adopive family in New York.
- Family Structure: Think about the type of family you want:
- A married couple
- A single parent
- A same-sex couple
- A family with or without other children
- Location: Consider where you want your child to grow up:
- Close to you
- In a big city
- In a different state
- Somewhere with lots of opportunities
- Cultural Awareness: Choose a family that:
- Understands and respects different cultures
- Can support your child’s cultural background
- Will help your child feel proud of who they are
- Religion: If this matters to you, ask about:
- The family’s religious beliefs
- How they plan to raise your child spiritually
- What kind of religious experiences your child might have
Important Georgia Adoption Laws You Should Know
- Your Rights: You have the power to:
- Choose the adoptive family
- Decide the type of contact after adoption
- Choose when to sign adoption papers
- Have a lawyer to help you
- Legal Details:
- You have 4 days after signing papers to change your mind
- Both birth parents must agree to the adoption
- A notary must be present when you sign papers
How We Can Help
We’ll work with you to find the perfect family. You might talk to more than one family before making your choice. Ready to start? You can:
- Look at family profiles online
- Call us to talk more