Adoption in Kansas
Placing Your Child for Adoption
Placing your child for adoption isn’t an easy decision to make which is why there are rules and regulations in place to govern the process. These rules define the guidelines that adoption agencies in the U.S. and states like Kansas must adhere to:
1. USE A LICENSED ADOPTION AGENCY
The number one rule is that you should always go through a licensed Adoption Agency that is legally allowed to oversee the adoption process. The agency ensures all laws and procedures are followed, as well as both the birth and adoptive parents are treated fairly. The adoption agency also matches birth parents with prospective adoptive parents, as well as carrying out a thorough background check to ensure that the baby is going to receive the best care.
2. CREATE AN ADOPTION PLAN
You must also have an adoption plan, which will help you choose the ideal adoptive family for your baby. This includes defining the desired qualities of the family you would like your baby to be brought up in, including religion and culture. As the birth mother, you ultimately choose who raises your baby. Adoption Choices of Texas has an extensive screening process for prospective adoptive parents to ensure that you have the best families to choose from. Every family has an adoption profile for you to review. If you want to know more about the adoptive family, we will arrange for you to meet and talk to the adoptive parents prior to placement.
3. SELECT AN OPEN, SEMI-OPEN, OR CLOSED ADOPTION
Another significant rule to keep in mind is the type of adoption that you will select. A majority of adoptions are semi‐open, but we strive to tailor all of our adoptions to the specific needs of all parties involved. For example, we can manage a fully open adoption if all parties agree to it. The good news is that in Texas you can choose the type of adoption you want depending on what makes you and the adoptive family most comfortable.
4. WHO MUST CONSENT TO AN ADOPTION IN KANSAS?
Adoption Choices of Kansas can work with you, regardless of the relationship you have with your baby’s father. We encourage expectant fathers to take part in the adoption process, however if the father does not wish to be involved, there are steps that we can take to ensure a legal adoption. We must address a birth father’s parental rights; even if the birth father is “unknown”. Specific methods will be addressed on a case by case basis.
Contact Adoption Choices of Kansas With Questions
Adoption is a process that should not be taken lightly and it’s a very important decision. It’s recommneded you learn as much as possible about adoption in Texas before making any final decisions. Our team of adoption experts are available to answer questions. Just send us a message today by clicking here.
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