Adoption Plan
Your adoption plan is your opportunity to make the choices that feel right for you, your baby, and your future.
Adoption Plan FAQ
What is an Adoption Plan?
An adoption plan is a personalized plan that allows you to make decisions about your pregnancy, your baby, and the adoption process. It is a set of choices made by an expectant parent who is considering adoption. Rather than someone else making decisions for you, an adoption plan puts you in control.
Every adoption plan is unique because every situation is unique. You decide what is best for you and your baby, and our team is here to provide information, answer questions, and support you throughout the process.
Whether you are early in your pregnancy, near your due date, or have already given birth, you can create an adoption plan that fits your needs. At Alaska Adoption Services, we help you create an adoption plan that reflects your wishes, values, and goals while providing the support and guidance you need every step of the way.
What Does an Adoption Plan Include?
Your adoption plan can include many important decisions, including:
Receiving Support During Pregnancy
Your adoption plan is not only about your baby, it is also about ensuring you have the support you need. Your adoption specialist can help connect you with:
Pregnancy-related resources
Counseling and emotional support
Community services
Adoption education
Post-placement support
Choosing an Adoptive Family
One of the most significant parts of an adoption plan is selecting the family who will raise your child. You can review family profiles, learn about their lifestyles, values, and parenting goals, and choose the family that feels right for your baby.
Creating a Hospital Plan
Your hospital plan outlines your preferences for labor, delivery, and time spent with your baby after birth. You may decide:
Who is present during labor
Who holds the baby first
How much time you would like with your baby
Whether the adoptive family is present at the hospital
How placement will take place
Planning Your Relationship After Placement
At Alaska Adoption Services, we believe openness benefits children, birth parents, and adoptive families. Your adoption plan can outline the type of ongoing relationship you would like to have with your child and the adoptive family. This may include:
Photos and updates
Phone calls
Video chats
In-person visits
Holiday communication
Special milestones
How to Create an Adoption Plan
Creating an adoption plan is a step-by-step process. When you work with Alaska Adoption Services, an adoption specialist will help you explore your pregnancy options, answer your questions, and guide you through each decision. There is no pressure and no deadline. Your adoption plan can be created at any stage of your pregnancy and adjusted as your needs change.
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An adoption plan is a personalized set of decisions that outlines how you would like the adoption process to proceed, including selecting an adoptive family, determining openness, and creating a hospital plan.
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No. You can begin creating an adoption plan at any point during your pregnancy, and some parents make an adoption plan after their baby is born.
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Yes. You have the opportunity to review waiting family profiles and choose the family you feel is the best fit for your child.
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Many adoptions today include ongoing communication. You can discuss open adoption options with your adoption specialist.
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Your adoption plan can change throughout your pregnancy. We encourage you to ask questions and take the time you need to make informed decisions.
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No. Services provided to expectant parents through Alaska Adoption Services are free.
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That's okay. We provide information about all of your pregnancy options so you can make the decision that feels right for you and your situation.
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Yes. We work with expectant parents and birth families throughout Alaska and provide support statewide.
