7 Questions About Financial Support for Adoption

If you’re considering adoption for your baby in Arizona because you are not financially able to provide for them, American Adoptions may be able to offer you financial assistance during your adoption process.

We get many questions from expectant mothers considering adoption along the lines of, “Can I get paid for adoption?” The answer to this question is always no. You will never be paid to place your baby for adoption. There is no legal way for you to get paid for placing your baby for adoption.

Although you cannot be paid to “give your baby up” for adoption, we can offer you adoption financial assistance to help cover your living expenses and pregnancy-related costs during your pregnancy. This article will answer the common questions we get about this financial support, and hopefully clear up any potential misconceptions.

You can always call 1-800-ADOPTION or contact us online to get answers to all of your pregnancy and adoption questions.

Continue reading this article on how financial assistance works for prospective birth mothers, and to get information and answers to seven questions you might have about financial assistance during adoption.

1. Is Putting a Baby up for Adoption Free in Arizona?

A common question we get is, “Is it free to put a child up for adoption in Arizona?”

Yes. If you’re a prospective birth mother faced with an unplanned pregnancy and considering adoption, it will never cost you anything to make an adoption plan. If you’re placing your baby for adoption, you might be doing so because you are not financially stable enough to raise a child to the best of your ability.

“I just came to the point where I didn’t want their life to consist of their mom working really hard at two jobs just to get by, and then I’m barely home,” Casey said about placing her babies for adoption due to financial reasons. “Some people are a product of their environment… I didn’t want the streets to raise them because I’m so busy trying to provide for them, and I wanted them to have a father figure.”

Adoption will always be 100% free to you. Our adoption financial assistance will also help cover your pregnancy costs and living expenses during your pregnancy.

2. Is there Adoption Compensation for Birth Mothers in Arizona?

Not exactly. Compensation for placing a baby for adoption is illegal — in Arizona and throughout the U.S. However, American Adoptions has a financial assistance program in place to help prospective birth mothers who work with us. Depending on your specific situation and state laws, you are able to receive financial assistance for your living expenses throughout your pregnancy. These expenses must be approved by a court and handled by your adoption specialist.

So, while there is not exactly payment for birth mothers choosing adoption, American Adoptions and the hopeful adoptive parents that want to adopt your child can often cover your pregnancy costs and living expenses, such as:

• Rent and utilities

• Phone bills

• Maternity clothing

• Groceries

• Transportation costs

• Medical bills

• And more

3. Do you get Money for Adopting Out a Child in Arizona?

One of the most common questions we receive from expectant mothers considering adoption is, “Can I get paid for adoption?” The short answer is, no. You can’t be paid to “give your child up” for adoption.

However, you can receive adoption financial assistance for necessities throughout your pregnancy. American Adoptions will gladly work with you to make sure necessary expenses throughout your adoption process are covered.

You can sit down with your adoption specialist to discuss your financial situation and they can help you get the compensation you need. To get more information, you can contact us today or call 1-800-ADOPTION.

4. Are there Adoption Agencies that Pay You in Arizona?

No. Adoption agencies will not, should not, and legally cannot pay you for your adoption. This is highly illegal. Getting paid to place your baby for adoption could be considered child selling, which is a felonious offense and could result in major legal consequences. If any agency ever advertises this as a service, they are likely an illegitimate adoption professional. Always do thorough research when looking for an adoption agency.

While American Adoptions will not pay you for adoption, we can provide you with financial support that can go towards living expenses and pregnancy costs.

5. Are There Adoption Agencies that Provide Housing in Arizona?

American Adoptions does not have our own housing facilities, but we will do everything in our power to make sure that you have a roof over your head throughout your pregnancy. When it comes to housing options during your pregnancy, you have options:

• Stay in your current living situation if it is safe and stable.

• Rent an apartment, duplex, trailer, etc.

• Maternity centers

• Short-term living

• Staying with friends or family

We will do everything in our power to make sure you are well taken care of. We want to make sure you have a safe and healthy pregnancy for you and your baby’s sake. Whether it's rent, utilities or a mortgage, our financial assistance program has you covered. Talk to your adoption specialist to determine which housing option is best for you.

“It can help you out, too. Adoption helped me get my apartment and helped me get back on my feet,” said Jocelyn about the housing assistance she received through adoption. “I helped them and, in return, it helped me at the same time.”

6. What is Adoption Financial Assistance?

With over 30 years of adoption experience, American Adoptions is dedicated to making sure the prospective birth mothers we work with are financially provided for during the adoption process. Your adoption specialist will sit down with you to determine what expenses you need help covering. Our adoption financial assistance will cover your living expenses and pregnancy costs, such as:

• Rent and utilities

• Food

• Transportation

• Maternity clothing

• Phone bills

• Pregnancy costs

• And much more

American Adoptions and the adoptive families we work with can often help cover your living expenses during your pregnancy and adoption plan. Courts and adoptive families understand that you may need help with money during the adoption. We know that it may be difficult for you to work, live in your current environment, or care for your family while you are pregnant, especially if your family, friends, or community are not supportive of your pregnancy or adoption decision.

7. How much does Giving a Baby Up for Adoption Cost in Arizona?

As a prospective birth mother, adoption is completely free for you. You will never have to pay a dime to give your baby the best life possible. You have enough to think about during your adoption without worrying about finances. We understand that financial instability is one of the biggest reasons many women faced with an unplanned pregnancy consider adoption, which is why we will do everything we can to provide you with the financial assistance you deserve.

Moving Forward

When you work with American Adoptions, you will always have the resources you need to get through your pregnancy. We want to give you the support you deserve to make sure you are safe and healthy. Your adoption specialist will work with you to figure out what expenses you will need to be covered throughout your pregnancy and will make sure your needs are met. To get answers to any other questions you have about getting adoption financial assistance, contact us today.

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