What is Private Adoption in Iowa?

Your dream of becoming a parent to a newborn baby can become a reality. Through private adoption, you can be connected with birth parents who are looking for an adoptive family to place their baby with.

You can fill out our simple form and get help starting the adoption process, or read on to learn more about private adoption in Iowa.

What is Private Adoption?

Private adoption refers to adoptions that are not related to government agencies like the Department of Children and Families or foster care agencies.

Public Adoption vs. Private Adoption in Iowa

Public adoption (or foster care adoption) is different from private infant adoption because the foster system works in combination with public adoption agencies.

Foster care steps in to help children who are in unsafe home environments by placing them in safe, temporary homes with foster families, but the goal of foster care is to ultimately reunite children with their biological families.

Sometimes children placed in foster care will be placed for adoption when it is determined that they are unable to return to their biological family, but adoption is rarely the first option.

In private adoption, birth parents choose to place their child for adoption, and adoption is meant as a permanent decision that will give their child a family for life.

Fill out our quick online form to get help for private adoption now.

Private Adoption Cost

While public adoption is funded through government agencies, private adoption provides services for birth parents, children, and adoptive families without outside support. That means as an adoptive family, you will likely pay more for services, as they are not subsidized by government funds.

Some of the common costs for adoption include:

• Emergency pregnancy support for birth mothers
• Professional service costs for counseling, legal services, and social workers
• Advertising and administrative costs for the adoption agency to find birth parents and provide services
• Pregnancy and medical expenses for the birth mother and baby

Private Adoption Agencies in Iowa

Private adoption agencies provide many services for families, and the best ones provide:

• Financial protection
• Advertising services that connect with more birth mothers
• 24/7 emergency adoption support services for women considering adoption
• Honest wait time statistics
• Transparent cost structures with no hidden fees or expirations that require additional payment

Is it Possible to Do Private Adoption Without an Agency?

The risks of private adoption without an agency can be high, including:

• Adoption scams
• Legal barriers
• Financial risks and hurdles
• Little or no support from adoption experienced adoption professionals

Choosing Private Adoption in Iowa [How We Can Help]

We offer a variety of services to assist you throughout your adoption journey:

• Home Study Assistance: As a licensed agency in Iowa, we can help you complete the home study process, ensuring you’re prepared for adoption.
• Transparent Wait Times: Our average wait time is 12 months. As licensed professionals, we provide honest estimates about wait times. You've already waited long enough to have a child; there's no need to wait any longer.
• Financial Protection: Our risk-sharing program offers a refund of your adoption expenses if a birth mother changes her mind before the adoption is finalized. While this situation is rare, we prioritize your financial security.
• Post-Placement Support: We offer ongoing support even after placement, standing by your side every step of the way, even after you bring your child home.

To learn more about how we can help you achieve the family you deserve, fill out our online form or call 1-800-ADOPTION to speak with us today.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the definition of private adoption?

Private adoption refers to adoptions that are not completed through government-run agencies.

Why is private adoption so expensive?

Private adoption can be more expensive than public adoption because government agencies cover many of the costs associated with public adoption, like marketing, administrative costs, and professional costs. In private adoptions, adoptive families cover the costs of these services.

What is a secret adoption?

Secret adoptions are adoptions that are private to the birth mother or birth parents, adoption agency, and adoptive family, and not shared with other parties. You can fill out our form or call or text in to get private help from an adoption professional.

What is private placement adoption?

Private placement adoption is adoption that is handled by non-government agencies. This usually includes adoptions where a private adoption agency connects an adoptive family and a birth mother.

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