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Are you considering adoption in the capital city of Raleigh, North Carolina? If you are looking for adoption help in Raleigh, North Carolina, you will find all the resources and information you need at Lifetime Adoption. Birth parents are provided with the resources and support they need, and our adoption coordinators help hopeful adoptive families with their adoption journey.
At Lifetime Adoption you will find kind, experienced adoption coordinators ready to help you with the adoption process. For over three decades, as a leader in domestic, open adoption nationwide, Lifetime Adoption has been connecting birth families and adoptive families. You will have access to articles, webinars, counseling, podcasts, and any referrals you need at Lifetime Adoption.
Help for Pregnant Women in Raleigh
If you are in need of adoption services in Raleigh, North Carolina, due to an unexpected pregnancy, Lifetime Adoption is here to help. Our adoption coordinators will create an individualized adoption plan that works for you and your child. They will explain the open adoption process, and you will receive guidance, information, and support. All you need to do is call or text our Lifetime Adoption coordinators, who are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Choosing adoption is often the most loving and the most difficult decision you can make for yourself and your baby. Choosing to place your child with adoptive parents who are emotionally and financially ready for a new baby can help create a brighter future for your child and for you. At Lifetime Adoption you will be in charge. You are the one who will choose the adoptive parents for your baby. You will just view Lifetime Adoption family profiles and decide what values you are looking for. You will also be able to choose how much contact you would like to have with the family and your child in the future.
Your Lifetime Adoption coordinator will help find solutions to any issues you might have, such as the unexpected expenses that may come along with an unexpected pregnancy. In North Carolina, you can receive help with doctor expenses incurred for prenatal care. Payments made by the adoptive parents to an intermediary or a third party for reimbursement of the following expenses, calculated without regard to the income of the adoptive parents, are permissible:
- Medical, hospital, nursing, pharmaceutical, travel, or other similar expenses you incur related to pregnancy and birth or any illness of the child to be adopted.
- Counseling services for you or your child that are directly related to the adoption and are provided by a licensed psychiatrist, licensed psychologist, licensed marriage and family therapist, licensed professional counselor, licensed or certified social worker, fee-based practicing pastoral counselor, or other licensed professional counselors.
- Ordinary living expenses during your pregnancy.
- Legal services connected with the adoption.
If you are parenting your toddler or young child and believe it is not a healthy situation for you or your child, you may want to consider adoption.
Lifetime Adoption coordinators are always available to explain your options. They can send you profiles of adoptive families interested in adopting toddlers, sibling sets, and special needs children. When you call Lifetime, a caring and non-judgmental adoption coordinator will listen to you and put you in touch with the resources you need, such as counseling. All of your questions and will be answered honestly, and you will never receive pressure, just information. Call or text Lifetime Adoption anytime, and we will be there for you.
Adoption Help in Raleigh, NC
At Lifetime Adoption, you can be sure you will have:
- Free peer and professional counseling
- A wide variety of adoptive parents’ profiles to choose from. All have completed home studies and background checks.
- Support is available 24-hours/seven days a week.
- Help with pregnancy-related expenses.
- Continued support after the adoption.
- And much more!
Adoption Counseling in Raleigh
Peer counselors are birth mothers who have gone through their own adoption journey and are happy to share their experiences with you. They will listen to your story, your fears, and how you are feeling and offer tips and advice.
Adoption is not only a big decision it can be an emotional one as well. This is why Lifetime Adoption also offers professional counseling. A professional counselor walks you through the decision-making process and helps you understand all the different emotions you may have.
Maternity Hospitals in Raleigh
- Will you hold your baby after the birth?
- Who would you like in the room when you go into labor?
- Would you like to be the first person to hold your baby?
- Would you like the adoptive parents to come to the hospital?
- Would you like to go home before or after your baby is released?
Your coordinator will share your plan with the hospital staff, such as nurses and social workers, and will work with the adoptive parents to make sure they understand your wishes.
In the Raleigh area, there are several hospitals with labor and delivery services:
Whichever hospital you choose to deliver at, your coordinator will work with them. Our Lifetime Adoption coordinators have even worked with women who went into labor while traveling out of state and some who have given birth at home.
How to Start the Adoption Process
If you are considering placing your child for adoption in Raleigh, NC, first call or text Lifetime Adoption or go online and fill out the contact form. A Lifetime Adoption coordinator will provide you will all of the information, resources, and services you need. An adoption coordinator is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
In addition, your adoption coordinator will show you profiles of Lifetime adoptive families, which can be viewed online. You can view adoptive families by clicking here. When you view profiles, you will learn all about their values and lifestyles. You can choose a family who lives in North Carolina or somewhere else in the United States. You can choose a Christian adoptive family or a family of another faith. Your adoption coordinator be there with you through the entire adoption process.
If you need support and additional resources in the Raleigh area, your Lifetime Adoption coordinator will help you access those resources. Just call or text Lifetime today to get started.
Other Paths to Adoption in Raleigh
Another option in Raleigh is relative or kinship adoption. With this option, you will have a say in where your child is placed. If you have a family member, who is usually blood-related to the child, interested in adopting your child, this can be a great solution. It can also come with some challenges. You all need to be sure everyone understands that adoption is a permanent situation.
Look at all the pros and cons of each option before you decide which is right for you and your baby. Speak to a counselor if you are unsure.
Adopting in Raleigh
Do you dream of enjoying Pullen Park with your son or daughter or exploring Marbles Kids Museum? Are you considering adopting an infant or adopting a child in Raleigh, North Carolina, and believe domestic adoption is the way to grow your family? If so, Lifetime Adoption coordinators are available to walk you through how to adopt a child in Raleigh. Your Lifetime Adoption professional will answer all of your questions and provide you with the information you need for a successful open domestic adoption.
Adoption for Adoptive Parents in Raleigh
If you are considering adopting a newborn baby or a child up to the age of six, a sibling set, or special needs child in the Raleigh area, contact Lifetime Adoption at 727-493-0933. Our Lifetime Adoption coordinators, who are experts at matching birth mothers and adoptive families, are available to speak with you. You can also visit the Lifetime Adoption website for a free online adoption application for more information.
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Home Study Services in Raleigh
In Raleigh, how does the home study process work? You will have a home study social worker, who will have a background check done, and you will provide her with the following:
- Financial and Employment Statements such as tax returns, if self-employed -profit and loss statements, and paystubs.
- Medical Statements from your doctor verifying you are both physically and mentally capable of caring for a child.
- You will provide three written references from friends or co-workers verifying that you are suitable adoptive parents.
- Verification of marital status
Part of your home study will be a visit from your home study social worker. She will interview everyone who is currently living in the home. You can expect her to ask questions such as what your views are on parenting, marriage, and family. This information will be included in the home study report that is submitted to the court.
Finalization of Adoption at Court
Your final step on your adoption journey is the finalization of adoption. This will take place in court, and this is when your final decree of adoption will be issued.
North Carolina adoption law requires that the birth mother can sign relinquishment paperwork right after the baby is born but not before. The adoption is then usually finalized about six months after placement.
Your adoption attorney will file all of the adoption paperwork at the district courthouse and set a date for the hearing. Your hearing location in the Raleigh area will depend on which county you live in.
Your home study and other required documents will be reviewed by the judge at the adoption finalization hearing. He will then issue the final decree of adoption. This will be a very exciting occasion and a time to celebrate.
Begin the Adoption Process
The adoption process is easy to get started. Your first step is to fill out our online application. To apply is free and does not obligate you in any way.
Your application will be reviewed, and once you are pre-approved, a Lifetime Adoption coordinator will be in contact with you. Your adoption coordinator will explain the Lifetime Adoption process and will answer any questions you may have.
Other Paths to Adoption
International adoption is another path to adoption you can explore.
With international adoption, we recommend you work with an international adoption agency that specializes in adoption in the country of your choice. Look at their record of successful adoptions as well as their references. The nations of Africa, China, and Eastern Europe are some of the more popular countries to adopt from. Here are some agencies that specialize in international adoption:
Foster Care Adoption
To adopt from foster care in Raleigh, you must qualify as a foster parent, and those requirements are:
A single person or married couple can adopt, provided you are at least 18-years-old. To foster, you must be at least 21-years-old. You don’t have to own your home or meet income requirements to become a foster or adoptive parent. All prospective adoptive parents should consider how having a child join their family and how this will affect their family’s life and the child’s life. Foster parents and adoptive parents must have a full commitment and realistic expectations. Make sure you’re ready to give a child or children opportunities to develop to their full potential physically, academically, socially, and emotionally.
You can also view children in the foster care system who are waiting to be adopted across the nation at AdoptUSKids.
Working with Lifetime Adoption
Whether you are a hopeful adoptive parent, an expectant mother, or a parent now, Lifetime Adoption is here for you. If you are thinking about adoption for your child, Lifetime looks forward to supporting you and making sure you have all of the resources you need. If you are hoping to grow your family through adoption, we will guide you through your adoption journey.
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Lifetime Adoption, Inc. is a Licensed Child Placing Agency in both Florida and Arkansas. (License FL #100096562 & AR #00050809)
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Lifetime Adoption, Inc. is a Licensed Child Placing Agency in both Florida and Arkansas. (License FL#100084254 AR#00050809)
Copyright © | Lifetime Adoption