3 FAQs About Adoption Screening [in Kansas]

Adoption can be challenging, but it is also rewarding. Just as the adage goes, most things worth doing aren’t easy. When you’re placing your baby with an adoptive family, you could be worried. You want to make sure that they grow up in a safe, loving home — so how do you ensure that you find the best adoptive parents possible?

Fortunately, every adoptive family that works with an adoption agency has been thoroughly screened before they’re matched with a prospective birth mother. At American Adoptions of Kansas, we have over 30 years of experience. Over the course of those three decades, we have continually refined our adoption screening process, so you have only the best families to choose from when you work with us.

Below, we’ll go over three FAQs about adoption screening in Kansas. This guide should give you a better understanding of how the process works in the Sunflower State. If you have any questions as you’re reading, then give us a call at 1-800-ADOPTION to speak with one of our experienced adoption professionals. You can also get free adoption information now.

1. How Do Adoption Agencies Screen Hopeful Adoptive Families?      

When you’re working with an adoption agency like American Adoptions of Kansas, every adoptive family must meet Kansas’ legal requirements. But, what do hopeful adoptive parents go through before they can bring a child into their household?

One of the first steps of adoption screening in Kansas is the adoption home study. This means the hopeful adoptive family must:

• Undergo an in-home visit with an adoption social worker
• Complete background checks and clearances
• Submit financial statement reviews to show that they can provide for your child
• Undergo interviews conducted by the adoption social worker

When you choose American Adoptions of Kansas as your agency, you can rest assured that all families we work with are safe and ready to adopt. Through our adoption screening process, we also ensure that our adoptive families are both financially and emotionally ready to welcome a child into their home.

On top of this, our staff comprises adoptive parents, birth parents and adoptees, so we truly understand what the adoption experience is like. This means we can make your adoption experience as smooth and stress-free as possible.

No matter what, our staff at American Adoptions of Kansas is with you every step of the way to ensure that you find the right adoptive family for your baby.

2. Is There a Safe Way to Find Hopeful Adoptive Families?                                            

The safest way to find adoptive families is to work with a licensed adoption agency like American Adoptions. Along with adoption screening, we can help you feel confident in your choice. For example, before you choose an adoptive family for your child, you can both spend some time getting to know each other after their adoption screening. This will help you determine if they are a perfect fit for your baby.

You can rest easy knowing that, from start to finish, you are in full control of the adoption process. This includes getting to choose the right adoptive family for your child. Once you’ve chosen your baby’s adoptive parents, you can develop a relationship through pre-placement contact. American Adoptions of Kansas assures you that, through our rigorous adoption screening process, our families are always safe to work with and ready to give your baby an amazing life.

When we say “pre-placement contact,” we mean that you can speak with the adoptive family and better understand why they want to adopt, their parenting style and more. The first time that you all speak, it will usually be through a phone call, which your American Adoptions of Kansas professional will mediate. If you’re feeling nervous, then don’t worry! Your adoption professional will ask some ice-breaker questions to make everyone feel more comfortable.

No matter what form of pre-placement contact you decide on, this allows you to determine what you’re looking for in an adoptive family. In a way, you can think of this as your very own adoption screening process. As you get to know the hopeful adoptive parents, you can ask yourself questions such as:

• Do I imagine my child living in an urban, suburban or rural environment?
• Do I picture my child growing up with siblings?
• Are there any values that I want to pass on to my child?

Pre-placement contact can help you address these questions and create the life that you envision for your child. Remember that you can always reach American Adoptions of Kansas at 1-800-ADOPTION for more free information now.

3. How Do I Find the Right Adoptive Family for My Child?

When you work with American Adoptions of Kansas, know that, because of our adoption screening process, all our families are safe and ready to bring a child into their home. As a prospective birth mother, though, the biggest choice is ultimately up to you. What type of adoptive family is best for your baby?

During your conversations with the hopeful adoptive parents, pay attention to how you’re feeling. Many prospective birth mothers simply feel “right” when they’ve found a great fit. Be sure to listen to your gut. To help, here are some questions that you can ask yourself:

• Do I feel that I can trust them with my child?
• Do I picture myself developing a lifelong bond with this family through open adoption?
• Are they excited to get to know my baby and me?
• Will they abide by our post-placement agreement?

Because of American Adoptions of Kansas’ thorough adoption screening process, you can focus on finding a family that is a great fit. When Abigail worked with American Adoptions, she found the adoptive family that was perfect for her child.

“While researching one day, I ran across the American Adoptions webpage,” she said. “I put in some of my information, and the next morning, a specialist called me. They brought me information on the agency, about 25 family profiles and information about adoption in general. They explained the process to me and answered all of my questions. I felt comfortable with them.”

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Remember that you are the only one who can make this decision. You are not alone, and your American Adoptions of Kansas adoption professional will help you determine what type of adoptive family you want for your baby. You can call 1-800-ADOPTION to speak with one of our trusted adoption professionals today. We would love to help you at any time! You can also get more free information now or view waiting family profiles today.

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