You’ve made a powerful brave decision and you are about to embark on an exciting journey! As amazing as adoption can be it can also prove to be a difficult one to navigate. Especially if you don’t have the understanding and resources to guide you through it.

As a birth mother, the best place to start your adoption journey is with research.

The adoption community is a welcoming one and will provide you a wealth of information! There are many support groups and networking for both birth parents and adoptive parents. You can search for in-person support groups near you or find an online community!

Now that you’ve determined that you’re emotionally and mentally ready to move forward with adoption, the next step is to partner with Adoption Choices of Arizona that can help mediate the process of your adoption journey. We will assist adoptive parents in building their family and birth parents in making the plan that is best for them. All personal preferences will be considered and we will provide you top notch quality service.

Adoption Choices of Arizona is a private adoption agency. We are licensed and regulated by the state of Arizona. While Adoption through private agencies can be more expensive (always free for birth parents!!), you will appreciate the improved quality of care, and also the increased influence over the adoption plan (for both birth parent and adoptive parent desires). We provide a level of intimacy and hands-on guidance that other organization cannot.

Please find the step by step process and information you need, below, to begin your adoption journey or call or text us now. Expectant Parent Call or Text 1-480-900-5520

The Adoption Process

STEP 1 | CONTACT ADOPTION CHOICES OF ARIZONA
Toll-Free 888-422-9912
Text: 602-505-4190

STEP 2 | SCHEDULE INITIAL MEETING
Birth Parent Counselor can come to you

STEP 3 | COMPLETE PAPERWORK
Birth Parent Counselor will provide you with all the necessary paperwork. Please bring a proof of pregnancy with you.

STEP 4 | FIND A DOCTOR
The matching process begins

STEP 5 | REVIEW FAMILY PROFILES
Birth Parent Counselor will bring you profiles to choose from. Don’t feel you have the right family? We’ll get more profiles.

STEP 6 | CONGRATULATIONS, YOU’RE MATCHED!
Birth Parent Counselor will help secure a place for you to live (if you need it).

STEP 7 | FAMILY INTRODUCTION
Birth Parent Counselor will help you schedule a conference call with your adoptive family. And maybe even a visit!

STEP 8 | STAY IN TOUCH WITH BIRTH PARENT COUNSELOR
Attend doctor’s appointments. Communicate with your adoptive family.

STEP 9 | YOUR DUE DATE!
Birth Parent Counselor will be present to advocate for you at the hospital.

STEP 10 | BIRTH OF CHILD
The baby will leave the hospital with the adoptive family. Birth Parent Counselor will schedule a court date for you to give your consent.

STEP 11 | GOODBYE DINNER
Goodbye Dinner with adoptive family (if you want). You should receive pictures and updates at 1 month. Expenses will continue to be paid for 1 month after delivery.