Adoption Services in Las Vegas, Nevada
We help birth parents receive all the support and resources they may need and show them family profiles so they can choose the adoptive parents for their child. With adoptive families, we help them achieve their dreams of growing their family.
Help for Pregnant Women in Las Vegas
If you’re pregnant or have already given birth and you’re considering adoption, call or text Lifetime Adoption 24/7 at 800-923-6784. Our caring coordinators will answer any questions you may have about adoption. Calling to learn about your pregnancy options in Las Vegas does not obligate you to choose adoption.
We know that you’ve probably got a lot on your mind and we want to make things as easy as possible. Some of the things we’ll discuss with you are:
- How to start the adoption process in Las Vegas.
- What open adoption means.
- Customizing your adoption plan.
- Learning how to find a family for your baby.
Just like no two pregnancies are alike, no two adoptions are either. At Lifetime Adoption, we know that you have wants and needs for your child. We’ll be here to make sure that your wishes are heard and protected through the whole process. Please contact us anytime with any questions you may have regarding a Las Vegas adoption. Our helpful staff is available both day and night.
Find a Family For Your Baby
As the birth mother, you choose the adoptive parents that you believe are best suited to love and nurture your child. We have profiles of waiting adoptive parents that you may view online. Profiles often include photos of the family and their home, detailed information about their careers and personal lives and letters from the hopeful adoptive parents to the birth mother. You may also request more information about adoptive parents by email or regular mail in an unmarked package.
You don’t have to choose adoptive parents in Las Vegas. Lifetime Adoption has more than 39 years of experience in placing children with nurturing adoptive parents throughout the United States. Our online family search tool lets you search for a family that has the things you’re looking for.
If you’re facing an unplanned pregnancy and looking for adoption agencies in Las Vegas, Lifetime Adoption can help you too. You’ll get the information you need and answers to the questions you have. In addition, you’ll receive assistance in making an adoption plan. For help and guidance, just call or text our adoption coordinators 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Through Lifetime Adoption, you can find adoptive parents who are financially and emotionally ready to parent a child in a loving home. This may be the best thing you can do for yourself and your baby. A coordinator will help you choose the adoptive family with the values and lifestyle you would like your baby to grow up in. She will help you come up with an adoption plan that includes how things will go at the hospital and how much contact you would like after the adoption is final.
Get Help With Pregnancy-Related Expenses
Pregnancy expenses are an issue that many women struggle with when experiencing an unplanned pregnancy. The state of Nevada does allow agencies to support for pregnancy-related expenses for birth parents choosing adoption, so long as such assistance is given ethically and not tied to the adoption decision. Expenses can include help with clothes, rent, food, transportation to the doctor, phone, and more. Your adoption coordinator will work with you to understand your needs and will help you get the resources and support you need!
Placing a Child Who’s Already Born for Adoption in Las Vegas
Toddler and older child adoption is also an option through adoption agencies in Las Vegas. If you’re struggling to raise a young child, adoption may be the answer to a more stable life for you and your child. And Lifetime Adoption is here to help you. You can view profiles of families that are interested in adopting toddlers, sibling sets, and special needs children.
Making that first call to any of the adoption agencies in Las Vegas can be difficult. When considering adoption, call Lifetime, and you will find a caring adoption coordinator available to answer your call or text. She will answer all of your questions and listen to your story. She will talk honestly with you and will not judge you. She will guide you through the process.
Call or text Lifetime Adoption now.
How to Start the Adoption Process With Adoption Agencies in Las Vegas
“How do I get this adoption process started?” is probably your next question. Your first step is to call or text Lifetime Adoption, or you can go online and fill out the contact form. An adoption coordinator will work with you to create your adoption plan. Your coordinator will also make sure all of the resources you need are available. Any concerns or questions you have will be answered. An adoption coordinator will always be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You will always find a kind, caring, and non-judgmental on the other end of the line.
Lifetime adoptive families have profiles online. You can learn as much about the families as possible. There are personal letters they have written you can read, or you can watch video messages recorded by the family. As a birth mother, you decide what type of family you are looking for, and you are the one to choose the adoptive parents you would like to talk with. If you do not want to choose, your adoption coordinator will pick a family she thinks is a great match for you.
Adoptive family profiles are available online, just click here. Whether you are interested in Catholic adoption in Las Vegas, a family who lives in another state, or prefer a couple of a certain race, we will find a family for you. Once you have chosen a family, your adoption coordinator will help you connect with them. You can then begin building a relationship with them. Your coordinator will guide everyone involved through this process.
If there are community resources in the Las Vegas area you are in need of, your adoption coordinator will also help you connect with those resources. For example, you may need to connect with a doctor for prenatal care, and you may need transportation to get there. Your coordinator will help you with those issues.
Adoption Help in Las Vegas
Your Lifetime Adoption coordinator will provide:
- Peer and Professional Counseling
- 24-hour help and support
- Maternity clothes, assorted toiletries, and even a labor bag if you need them.
- Adoptive parent profiles are available online and will be provided by your coordinator. You can be sure all Lifetime families have had background checks.
- Assistance with pregnancy-related expenses
- Additional support and resources after you have given birth
- And much more!
Adoption Counseling in Las Vegas
Peer counseling is one of the most popular counseling services offered through Lifetime. When facing an unplanned pregnancy or placing a toddler or older child for adoption, it can really help to talk with another woman who has faced a similar situation. Even if her story is different, a peer counselor will understand how you are feeling and the emotions you are having. She can share her experience and advice you on how to tell your family, how to discuss adoption with the birth father, and many other tips to help you through the adoption process.
Maternity Hospitals in Las Vegas
- Who would you like in the room with you at the time of birth?
- Who would you like to hold your baby first after the birth?
- Do you want the adoptive parents present at the hospital when you go into labor?
- Do you want to recover in the maternity wing or a different area in the hospital?
- Would you like to be released from the hospital before or after your baby?
The hospital and the adoptive parents will be told about your preferences. Your coordinator will make sure your wishes are followed. The goal is for you to have as little stress as possible and to be sure you are comfortable in the hospital.
In the Las Vegas area, the hospitals with labor and delivery services are:
- Summerlin Hospital Medical Center
- Mountain View Hospital
- Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center
- Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center
- Henderson Hospital
If things don’t go as planned, don’t worry! Our experienced adoption coordinators have worked with women who were traveling out of state when they went into labor or have given birth at home. They are ready for whatever may happen and are just a phone call or text away.
For Those Hoping to Adopt in Las Vegas
Couples who are hoping to adopt one or more children can start by completing a free online application. This application allows us to learn more about you. Once you complete the application, you may find that you have some questions about the adoption process in Las Vegas. Contact us at 800-923-6784 to have all of your questions answered.
Begin the Adoption Process
The adoption process has a lot of different aspects to it. This is not a process you need to navigate on your own, however. The first thing you need to do is fill out our online application. To apply is free, and filling out the form will not obligate you in any way.
Your information will be reviewed, and once you are pre-approved, you will be contacted by a Lifetime adoption coordinator. She will be ready to answer all of your questions. Your adoption coordinator will ask what your adoption dreams are and what your expectations of your adoption journey are. Your coordinator will collect all of your information to create the best adoption plan for you.
Lifetime Adoption was founded by Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P., an adoptive mother herself. Our agency focuses on open adoptions, which have been proven to be the healthiest option for everyone in adoption. As an adoptive couple, you can specify how open you wish the adoption to be. You may prefer to have limited contact. You may desire a very open approach. Being honest and open with your desires will help to make an excellent connection between you and your future child’s birth mother.
Home Study Services in Las Vegas
To complete an adoption, Nevada laws require the following.
- Completed an application to adopt.
- You must be at least 21 years old.
- References from family, friends and coworkers.
- Financial stability.
- Show you are responsible and mature.
- Show background and lifestyle information.
- Provide proof of marriage and/or divorce (if applicable)
- Complete a home study.
A home study will include background checks, employment information, education hours, financial and employment verification, and a home visit. Your Lifetime coordinator will explain the home study process and connect you with a provider.
How does the home study process work in the Las Vegas area? First, you will submit fingerprints for a criminal background check, and you will gather the following documents.
- Verification of marital status whether married, divorced or single.
- Financial and Employment Statements such as tax returns, profit and loss statements, and paystubs.
- Medical Statement from your medical professional verifying your physical and mental well-being and ability to parent.
- Three written references attesting that the couple are suitable to be adoptive parents from friends, family, or coworkers.
You can expect your home study social worker to interview everyone in the home and put all of this information into a report for the courts. This visit is meant to show you have a safe and adequate, and loving home to raise a child in. Your home study provider will also want to know what your views are regarding parenting, marriage, and family.
Finalization of Adoption at Court
Adoption finalization is the last legal step in the adoption process. It takes place in family court, where a judge reviews all the necessary documents—including home study reports, background checks, and evidence of proper termination of birth parents’ rights—and issues a final adoption decree. At that point, the adoptive parents become the child’s legal parents, and they can obtain a new birth certificate.
Nevada law typically requires 6–12 months after placement; minimum 6 months post-placement supervision required. What that means is that the child must be in the custody of the adoptive parents for at least six months prior to the adoption being final. You will have post-placement visits by your social worker during this time. When that process is complete, a hearing will be scheduled at the courthouse to file the final documents and to finalize the adoption.
All the necessary paperwork will have been filed by your adoption attorney. In the Las Vegas area, you will go to the family court in Las Vegas. A judge will review your home study and all supporting documents and will issue the final adoption decree. Now for the celebration and happy tears!
Other Paths to Adoption
Las Vegas International Adoption Agencies
There are several different paths to adoption. Which path is right for you is a very personal and important decision. Some families consider international adoption because they want to help a child from another country who is in need.
One of the choices when choosing international adoption is regarding which country you want to adopt from. You will want to consider the political climate, the needs of the children, and several other factors that may influence your family’s decision as to which country to adopt from. Also, be aware that every country has its own laws, bureaucracy, and requirements.
Be sure to work with an agency that specializes in international adoption and has the experience needed to work with the country you are interested in adopting from. The more popular countries are in the nations of Africa, China, and Eastern Europe. Here are some agencies that specialize in international adoption:
Foster Care Adoption
To qualify as a foster parent, you will need to:
- Be a mature adult, financially stable, and responsible and be at least 21 years of age.
- Complete a foster parent application.
- Share information about your lifestyle and background.
- Collect references from relatives and non-relatives.
- You may be single, widowed, married, or divorced. You will need to show documentation of your marital status.
- A home study which includes visits with household members and inspection of all parts of the home, grounds, and outbuildings, must be completed.
- A completed criminal history background check and an abuse/neglect check on all adults in the household must be submitted. (Adults are people age 14 and older who live at or who visit your household regularly.)
- You must attend free training to learn about issues of abused and neglected children.
A great resource is AdoptUSKids. You can view children hoping to be adopted in the Las Vegas foster care system and in other states.
Lifetime Adoption, Inc. is a Licensed Child Placing Agency in Arkansas. (License AR #00050809)
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