7 Common Adoption Questions for Prospective Birth Mothers [in Kansas]

This guide is going to answer your biggest Kansas adoption questions.

Adoption can be complex, and every situation is unique. But, many women considering adoption ask these seven questions.

If you have some questions that we don’t cover in this article, you can always call us at 1-800-ADOPTION to speak with one of our experienced adoption professionals. We would love to help you at any time! You can also get more free information now.

1, How Much Does Adoption Cost in Kansas?

This is easily one of the most frequent Kansas adoption questions we receive. Many prospective birth mothers worry that there will be an excessive cost associated with adoption.

Fortunately, as a prospective birth mother, adoption is always free.

Adoption financial assistance covers all adoption-related services and expenses. These include:

• Medical expenses for labor and delivery
• Legal services
• Unplanned pregnancy counseling
• Maternity clothes
• Groceries
• Utilities
• Transportation
• Rent
• And more

When you choose adoption, it is completely free to you as the prospective birth mother. You shouldn’t have to worry about finances on top of your pregnancy.

2 How Do I Find the Right Adoptive Family for My Child in Kansas?

Another one of the most common adoption questions we get revolves around finding the perfect adoptive parents. This is one of the most significant components of the adoption process. Here are some factors that play into finding the right adoptive family for your child:

• Where they live
• What their hobbies and interests are
• How big their family is
• What their values are
• And more

When you work with American Adoptions of Kansas, one of our experienced adoption professionals will guide you through this process and help you determine what type of adoptive family you want.

After gaining a better understanding of what you’re looking for, they will provide you with adoption profiles of families that match your preferences. You can look through as many profile as you want because we are a national adoption agency — which means you will have dozens or hundreds of potential families to consider, rather than just a few.

 From these profiles, you’ll choose your baby’s adoptive family!

3. How Do I Choose an Adoption Agency?

By working with an adoption agency, you’ll have someone who is there for you every step of the way. This is what we do best at American Adoptions of Kansas. Our staff comprises birth parents, adoptive parents and adoptees, so we truly know what adoption is like. This firsthand knowledge means you’ll have an adoption experience that’s as smooth and stress-free as possible.

On top of this, our agency also has over 30 years of experience. Throughout the past three decades, we have continually refined our adoption screening process, ensuring that you have only the best adoptive family profiles to select from. To get started on your adoption journey today, call us at 1-800-ADOPTION. We would love to help you!

4. Do I Get to See My Child After Their Adoption?

Many prospective birth mothers wonder if they’ll get to see their child again after the adoption. This is one of the most common Kansas post-adoption questions we receive, and our answer is always “yes.”

The vast majority of adoptions today are open, meaning that you can maintain a lifelong bond with your child and their adoptive family.

When you choose American Adoptions of Kansas as your agency, you can rest assured that all families we work with have agreed to open adoption ahead of time. Here are some of the ways that you can stay in touch with your child and their adoptive family:

• Phone calls
• Texts
• Emails
• Video chat
• Handwritten letters
• In-person visits
• Or whatever you feel comfortable with

Remember that there is always an adoptive family that has the same preferences that you do. American Adoptions of Kansas can help you find them!

5. If You Put a Baby up for Adoption, Is Your Name on the Birth Certificate, or That of the Adopting Parent?

We receive many good adoption questions, and this is another one of them. If you’re wondering if your name or the adoptive parents’ names will be on the birth certificate, then the answer is both.

Because you are the prospective birth mother, your name must be on the original birth certificate. Some people are nervous about this, which leads them to ask, “If I’m putting my baby up for adoption, do I have to put my name on the birth certificate in Kansas?” The answer is “yes,” but remember that the original birth certificate will be sealed and made private.

You could also be wondering, “Can you put a baby up for adoption if dad isn’t on the birth certificate in Kansas?” The answer to this question is also “yes.” The name of the baby’s father does not need to be on the birth certificate, but it can be if you’d like it to. Before making any decisions about the birth certificate, be sure to speak with your adoption attorney, which American Adoptions of Kansas can provide for you.

But, what is the case for your baby’s adoptive family? If a child is adopted from birth, are the adoptive parents on the birth certificate in Kansas? The answer to this is “yes,” too. The adoptive parents’ names will be on the birth certificate, but they’ll usually be included on an amended birth certificate.

6. Whenever You “Give a Baby up” for Adoption, Do You Decide a Name or Do They?

Because you are the prospective birth mother, you are in full control of your adoption journey from start to finish. Still, many prospective birth mothers wonder if they or the adoptive family chooses a name for the baby. Every situation is unique, so it depends on what you want and what the adoptive family hopes for.

Although you can name your baby, the adoptive family can change the baby’s name after finalization occurs and they receive an amended birth certificate. In many situations, this is a conversation you can have with the adoptive family. If there is a name you are particularly fond of, let them know. On the other hand, they may have a name they hope to give the baby, and you can listen to those hopes.

You may have already given your child a name. If that’s the case, then you could be wondering, “Can I still ‘give my baby up’ for adoption and have an open adoption if I already named the baby?” Yes, you can. Naming your child should not affect your ability to find the perfect adoptive family for them.

7. Who Can I Contact If I Have More Questions?

You may have some questions that we didn’t answer in this guide, and that’s okay! We are always a phone call away at 1-800-ADOPTION, and you’ll speak with one of our trusted adoption professionals. We are eager to help you whenever you may need us. Also, you can get more free information now.

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