How to Adopt a Baby with Lifetime Adoption

Our program has provided successful adoptions nationwide for adoptive families. We welcome the opportunity to learn more about you and your adoption hopes.

Many birth families are looking for stable, loving parents for their babies. You’re an important part of the decision-making process for them as they consider placing their child for adoption. You just may be the one they are looking for.

Steps to Adopting a Child

Step 1: Complete the Free Online Application

You can begin by completing our free online application. This will take about 15 minutes, giving us a snapshot of your life and the child you’re looking for. You’ll need to be at least 21 years of age with a stable lifestyle to adopt. Feel free to reach out to a domestic adoption specialist at any time: we are here to help every step of the way.

For prospective adoptive families just starting the adoption process, we offer:

• Free Adoption Application
• Adoption Consultations: Call or message us for more information.
• Free Adoption Webinars

Step 2: Review Our Adoption Resources

You can find additional notes on starting the adoption process here. Also, we don’t usually use a waiting list. Instead, we present your information to every family matching your adoption preferences.

Lifetime helps married couples, single parents, non-citizens residing in the United States, military families, and people already raising children.

Step 3: Complete the Rest of the Adoption Paperwork

Adoption involves a lot of paperwork, but luckily, you can complete most of it through mail or email. You’re welcome to come visit, but we can also work with you virtually.

If you’re in Kansas, Kentucky, or Kalamazoo, we’ll be with you every step of the way, even though we’re in Florida!

Step 4: Build Your Adoption Profile

Our adoption coordinators will help you create your profile. This 24/7 online page is a living introduction to birth families, including photos, videos, and info about your life.

Lifetime was one of the first domestic adoption agencies to use the internet to bring families together. With your online profile, you are getting more exposure to potential birth parents. That means you can trust us to get you the exposure you need to make a successful connection for your Lifetime Adoption.

Step 5: Prepare for Your Home Study

Every adoption in every state requires a home study. Each state has its own requirements for home studies. However, most include background checks, interviews, home visits, and verification of your ability to raise a child.

While variations exist, a home study will require very detailed personal information about your family. This includes information about:

• Background
• Criminal Background
• Employment
• Financial Status
• General Health
• Insurance Coverage (Medical and Life)
• Medical History

All home studies also require reference letters from family and friends as well as adoption education classes. At the end of the process, your home study provider will write a report and give you their recommendation to adopt. With Lifetime’s nationwide referral list, we will help you find a great local home study provider.

Step 6: Plan Your Finances

Domestic adoption can cost up to $50,000. Many factors influence adoption costs, including legal fees, home studies, agency fees, pregnancy expenses, travel, and more. Lifetime Adoption is proud to offer affordable, open domestic adoptions.

Lifetime also offers a wide array of adoption financing help. Moreover, we include access to affordable loans, adoption grants, and information about employer and federal tax benefits.