Last Minute Adoptions

If you are nearing your due date or have just delivered and you are unsure what to do with your baby, call 1-800-ADOPTION as soon as possible. Professionals are available 24/7 to help you during this difficult time.

It is never too late for adoption in Florida.

No matter the circumstances that have led you to this decision, American Adoptions of Florida is here for you and your baby. Last-minute adoptions are a common occurrence. This guide explains the many different benefits of choosing adoption for your baby and how you will be in charge of the decisions throughout the process.

With over 30 years of experience as one of the largest domestic infant adoption agencies in the United States, we are well versed in same-day adoptions and fully understand exactly what you are going through. We are here to help you make sense of it all and bring back some certainty during what can be such an uncertain time. 

Call American Adoptions at 1-800-ADOPTION or fill out this online form to get more information about how adoption late in your pregnancy (or after you have delivered) may be the best decision for your baby. In the meantime, continue reading this guide to learn more.

Deciding to Give Your Baby Up for Adoption Last Minute in Florida

Deciding to place your child for adoption is one of the bravest and most selfless things you can do. You are putting the needs of your child first and are providing them a lifetime of opportunity. Although the term "last-minute adoption" makes it sound like there is a specific timeline you have to decide to place your child for adoption, this is not the case. It is never too late for adoption in Florida, and there are adoption agencies that accept infants after birth or while in the hospital.

If you are in a position where you are unable to parent your child, either before or after you have given birth, you may be questioning, "How fast can I give my baby up for adoption?" The answer depends on when you are ready to get started.

By calling American Adoption at 1-800-ADOPTION, you can begin this process as soon as you are ready.

Given the significance of such a decision, it is essential to point out that adoption is always free for birth mothers. You already have to make the difficult and brave decision to place your baby for adoption — you shouldn't have to worry about the financial burden of medical bills, legal fees, and more. Adoption costs are covered, so you can focus on doing what is best for your baby.

An adoption professional can get you started on creating an adoption plan, which will put the wheels into motion for finding the best adoptive family for your baby — as soon as today. By choosing adoption for your baby, you will be in the driver's seat of all important decisions throughout your last-minute adoption journey. Your adoption specialist will be by your side every step of the way to help you:

• Receive the financial assistance you are entitled to.
• Determine the type of adoption you wish to pursue.
• Select the perfect adoptive family for your child.
• Get answers to any questions or concerns you may have by providing 24/7 counseling services.
• So much more.

Not knowing what to do with your child can turn your world upside down. We want to help put comfort and control back in your life. Because adoption is such a life-changing decision, American Adoptions is here to make sure you fully understand the process and explain the benefits of making such a brave decision. Your last-minute adoption in Florida will be very similar to a typical domestic adoption, but depending upon your specific situation, there may be a few changes. 

Please continue reading to learn more about what you can expect, or call 1-800-ADOPTION to speak with a professional about the process after deciding to give your baby up for adoption last minute.  

What to Expect with Adoption Late in Pregnancy or After Delivery

Adoption is one most important decisions you will ever make. Understanding the process for placing your child for adoption, whether through a same-day adoption, or adoption late in your pregnancy in Florida, helps avoid any confusion or added stress. Your adoption specialist from American Adoptions is here to help you every step-up of the way.

The process for placing a baby for adoption in Florida can be broken down into five steps:  

• Step 1: Deciding adoption is best for your baby. Although it sounds simple, you can’t start the adoption process without knowing that adoption is right for you. You'll start your adoption journey by calling us at 1-800-ADOPTION or filling out our online form. An adoption specialist will walk you through the next steps of last-minute adoption, which will include filling out paperwork so that we can obtain more information about you and your baby, which will help us find the best opportunities for adoptive families. 
• Step 2: Create an adoption plan. Working with your adoption specialist, you will begin to create your adoption plan, which is essentially a guideline for how you want your adoption to go, and the preferences you may have along the way. These preferences will include the type of adoption you wish to pursue, the type of adoptive family you hope to find, and other vital details of the adoption that help lessen stress or uncertainty.
• Step 3: Choose the perfect adoptive family. Once you have worked with your adoption specialist to determine the type of family you hope to find for your baby, you will begin to review adoptive family profiles that match your goals. These profiles will include video interviews to find out more about each adoptive family and see if there is a connection. Although you are completing a last-minute adoption, you are still in no rush to decide on a family. Take your time, do your research, and choose a family that best matches your goals for your baby. By working with American Adoptions, given our national scale, you will be presented with more opportunities to find the perfect family for your baby.
• Step 4: Placement of your baby. Once you have found the adoptive family for your child, you will prepare to place your child with them and to fill out your adoption paperwork. In Florida, as the birth mother, you must wait at least 48 hours after giving birth to sign any consent forms, which gives the adoptive family parental rights to your baby. Your adoption specialist, as well as your adoption attorney, will educate you on the importance of this decision to sign your adoption paperwork, as this will permanently place your baby with another family. 
• Step 5: Post-placement relationship. During your adoption planning, you will determine the type of relationship you hope to have with the adoptive family and your baby after placement has occurred. If you choose an open adoption, you will have the opportunity to build a relationship with the adoptive family and remain involved in your child's life. Open adoption isn't right for everyone, but it may be right for you! Talk to your adoption specialist to learn the many benefits of choosing this type of adoption!

This is a brief rundown of the steps of placing your child for adoption. Same-day adoptions may have some changes along the way, but they will follow these steps for the most part.

The central concept to grasp is no matter your reasoning nor your situation, It is never too late for adoption. Making this choice for your baby is a brave and selfless decision, one you don't have to make on your own. Call American Adoptions at 1-800-ADOPTION to speak with an adoption professional about your situation. You can also fill out this online form to get more information.

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