Frequently Asked Questions

• Who is going to know that I am thinking about placing my baby for adoption?
• What is the Birth Parent Packet?
• Do I have to fill out the entire Birth Parent packet?
• When can I sign my rights away?
• Can I choose a family?
• Will I be able to name my child?
• Are adoptive parents screened?
• If I decide to place my child for adoption, how much contact will I have with the child and adoptive parents?
• When can I get help?

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Who is going to know that I am thinking about placing my baby for adoption?
Only the people you tell will know about your decision. On behalf of the agency, we keep all information confidential. We will not contact your parents or anyone under any circumstance, unless you authorize us to do so.

What is the Birth Parent Packet?
The Birth parent packet is made up of documents informing you about your choices, legal documents, and information about yourself for your baby. This valuable information includes your background, health, education, hobbies, and interests.

Do I have to fill out the entire Birth Parent packet?
Yes, it is extremely important that you fill out each form completely. Adoption Services Worldwide is required by state law to gather as much information as possible regarding the birth parents.

When can I sign my rights away?
An affidavit for voluntary relinquishment of parental rights must not be signed by the birth mother until 48 hours after the birth of the child. The birth father can sign anytime before birth of child.

Can I choose a family?
Yes, you have a right to choose your family. A minimum of three (3) profiles will be shown to you along with a letter and pictures. However, you will only know their first names and geographical location (state in which they live). See our View Waiting Families section to browse.

Will I be able to name my child?
You will name your child on the original birth certificate.

Are adoptive parents screened?
Adoption Services Worldwide screens and re-qualifies adoptive families. A criminal background and child abuse check is done on adoptive parents.

If I decide to place my child for adoption, how much contact will I have with the child and adoptive parents?
You can stay in touch through pictures and letters after your baby is placed in the adoptive home, if they agree.

When can I get help?
You may start to receive services when you are 5 months into your pregnancy and seek prenatal care along with a drug screen and HIV testing.