{"id":22715,"date":"2025-06-02T15:48:58","date_gmt":"2025-06-02T20:48:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ccano.org\/?page_id=22715"},"modified":"2025-06-05T14:06:31","modified_gmt":"2025-06-05T19:06:31","slug":"adoption-services-expectant-parents-adoption-process","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ccano.org\/adoption-services-expectant-parents-adoption-process\/","title":{"rendered":"Adoption Services – Expectant Parents Adoption Process"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”3\/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]\n
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We\u2019ll walk you through every step of the way<\/h2>\n

While all adoption plans are unique, the five basic steps to planning an adoption are\u2026<\/p>\n

Step 1 \u2013 Educating yourself about adoption<\/h3>\n

It\u2019s very important for parents considering an adoption plan to educate themselves about adoption and the various\u00a0options available: agency versus attorney, open versus closed, services, and resources.<\/p>\n

Step 2 \u2013 Meeting with an\u00a0adoption professional<\/h3>\n

After you\u2019ve educated yourself about adoption and the various options, your next step is to speak with an adoption professional who can answer any questions you may have. Working with an adoption professional you trust and feel comfortable with can make all the difference in your experience.<\/p>\n

Step 3 \u2013 Creating an adoption plan that\u2019s right for you<\/h3>\n

By working with an adoption professional, you\u2019ll be able to create the terms of your potential adoption plan. As an expectant parent, you are able to select an adoptive family, choose the level of contact you\u2019d like with the adoptive parents before and after the birth, and plan your hospital and delivery experience.<\/p>\n

Step 4 \u2013 Placement<\/h3>\n

This occurs after the baby is born and you\u2019ve made your final decision concerning adoption. An adoption professional will work with you to make sure you understand your rights and the legal process as it occurs. You\u2019ll have the option of being present at the placement of your child with his or her adoptive parents.<\/p>\n

Step 5 \u2013 Post-adoption services<\/h3>\n

Birth parents feel many emotions after placing a child for adoption. We encourage birth parents to stay in contact with agency staff for support services after an adoption plan has been made. We want to ensure your needs are being met during this difficult time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-10-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”top-bottom” centered_text=”true” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-10-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”top-bottom” centered_text=”true” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][nectar_btn size=”large” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” el_class=”pointed-corners” text=”Back to top” url=”#”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_widget_sidebar sidebar_id=”page-sidebar”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#7d9d92″ scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-4-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”top-bottom” centered_text=”true” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ font_color=”#ffffff” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”Stay On Mission” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”italic”][vc_column_text max_width=”900″ el_class=”large-font”]\n

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