Getting to Know the Adoptive Family in Iowa

With adoption, you’re in complete control of the entire journey from start to finish. One of the things you get to choose is the type of family you want to adopt your baby. Finding the right parents ensures that your baby will grow up with a life filled with endless opportunities and love.

Your choice can open the door to a brighter future for your baby with a perfect family that fits the lifestyle you envision your child to grow up in. Whether that’s on the beach, in a big city or somewhere in between, your dreams can become reality the moment you find the right family.

To start looking at adoptive parents, check out our waiting families page or call us at 1-800-ADOPTION to get personalized support as you look for the right parents.

Meeting the Adoptive Family in Iowa

Through conference calls mediated by your specialist, you can have conversations with prospective adoptive parents to get to know them better.

We also facilitate in-person meetings, allowing you to build a connection and establish a level of comfort with the family before your baby is born.

Your specialist will provide you with tips and guidance on how to bond with and get to know the adoptive family. We understand that forming a connection is essential, and we’re here to ensure you’re comfortable every step of the way.

Questions to Ask Adoptive Parents When Getting to Know Them

To help you get to know the adoptive parents more, we’ve come up with seven questions to ask potential adoptive parents to help you get a better idea of what a family is like before making your decision.

Personality Questions to Ask Prospective Adoptive Parents

Here are some questions to ask adoptive parents that can help you get to know them on a more personal level:

• What values are important to you as a family?

• Can you tell me about your relationship with your extended family?

• How do you plan to incorporate our child's birth culture into their life?

• What are your hopes and dreams for your future as a family?

Adoption-Based Questions to Ask Prospective Adoptive Parents

Additionally, here are some adoption-specific questions you can consider as you’re looking to get to know the adoptive family:

• Would you be open to maintaining contact after the adoption is complete?

• How much contact would you be comfortable with after the adoption is complete?

• How do you plan to talk to my child about their adoption story?

• Why did you want to adopt?

Tips on Getting to Know Adoptive Parents

While it's important to get to know the adoptive family, some questions may be uncomfortable for some families to answer. It's best to avoid questions about financial status, marital problems or personal medical history unless they want to share that information with you themselves.

By avoiding these topics, you can pave the way toward a lasting relationship built on trust and mutual respect.

Also, don’t hesitate to share your own story and preferences with the adoptive family. Open and honest communication is key to building a strong relationship and can help the adoptive family get a better idea of what you’re comfortable with.

Establishing a Bond That Lasts a Lifetime

Choosing an adoptive family is not just about finding parents for your baby — it's about finding a family with whom you can share a lifelong bond. Through open communication and mutual respect, you and the adoptive family can become extended family members, supporting each other through life's joys and challenges.

“We have maintained this text thread and these shared photo albums and phone calls and we've never been made to feel that we're not a part of Atticus’s life. I do find it very cool that we get to have these really fun experiences and we get to do them with Atticus and Adam and Cassidy. We get to see how smart and how funny and how curious Atticus is and how much Adam and Cassie Foster that in him.” –Devlin, a birth mom.

To start your journey toward finding the right adoptive family, contact us online now or text us at 913-213-1344.

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