By Bruce Kong

So far, you have considered giving a baby up for adoption, and you are ready to look for an adoption center that will help you with the process. Before you do that, let’s define adoption first. 

The dictionary defines adoption as the social, emotional, and legal process in which a child is not raised by their birth parents. This child will legally become a member of another family. When a mother feels that she can no longer take care of her child before or after the pregnancy, she will seek an adoption agency. An adoption agency can assist her with scoping out couples who will adopt her baby. 

In this case, they’re called adoptive parents. But let’s not forget one thing, adoption is an act of love; there is a reason why adoptive parents are pursuing the action of adopting a child in Nevada. There are multiple reasons, and in this blog, we’ll focus more on who our adoptive parents are, why they’re adopting. We also cover the brief process in which they must partake to adopt. 

Who are the Adoptive Parents looking for a Baby Adoption in Reno? 

• Any person of any social standing, race, or religion. 
• Same-sex couples who decide to adopt a child to call their own. 
• A special part of the adopted child’s life. One who will strive to care for and love the child even if genetics were never there.
• Adoptive parents pursue a child to become a part of their forever family. Whether it be parents who already have children or are looking to start their family. 

Why are Adoptive Parents looking for Baby Adoption in Reno?

• They strive to expand out of the “normal family” configuration. They have genuinely found it in themselves to welcome adopted children to become a permanent part of their family. And the best part, adoption families make for the best families!
• Adoptive parents choose to adopt may be due to infertility. Couples who cannot conceive a child will choose adoption and select the birth mother looking to adopt her child. 
• A genetic disorder comes into the picture, or disease may play a factor, and the couple does not want to pass any of that down. 
• A single parent who decides they want to adopt and start a family . 
• In other cases, the adoptive parents are involved in a private adoption and look to help a friend or family member in a rough situation. 
• And sometimes, they just want to adopt. Whether an adopting parent has been thinking about adoption or hasn’t fully contemplated the idea of another adoption, it comes naturally to them, and they wholeheartedly dive into the adoption.

Okay, They Thought About Adoption – What Next? 

Adopting a child in Nevada, like anywhere else in the country, comes with a long, tedious process, but for a good reason. A potential adoptive family will contact their local adoption agency and decide if they want to do a public or private adoption. Finances are crucial when it comes to adoption, so choosing a public or private adoption is crucial in the adoption process. 

The adoptive parents will need to attend an orientation, where they will learn more about the responsibilities of adoptive parents. All adoptive parents must go through a home study. A home study is required for adoption agencies. It includes medical, financial, legal, and current findings. Every adopting parent must complete a home study to adopt. It is conducted by a licensed social worker to prepare the parents for adoption. In addition, it evaluates their potential to ensure that they are suited to adopt a child. 

Next is finding a birth mother, and depending on the type of adoption the adoptive parents choose, it is up to the birth mother to select the parents of her child. 

After the birth mother has chosen the adoptive parents and the paperwork is processed, it’s time to prepare for the baby’s arrival!

The result of adoption is beautiful: a loving family will welcome that child with open arms. It is a difficult choice, but the adoption agencies in Nevada are always around to answer your questions and assist you with your every need. 

Adoption Choices of Nevada has provided adoption and surrogacy services across Nevada since 2012. You can call us to speak to someone now. Contact Us 24/7: 855-940-4673 (Toll-Free) | 702-474-4673 (Las Vegas) | 775-825-4673 (Reno) | 775-884-4673 (Carson City).