Articles

• The Support You Need When Giving Up Your Baby

  The prospect of giving up your baby for adoption may make you feel like you’ve lost control of the situation, but that’s far from the case. Read

• How do I decide what kind of adoption I want?

  Choosing a closed, semi-open or open adoption requires you to ask yourself some important questions. Read

• How do I choose the adoptive parents?

  Think about what’s important to you. Does age, marriage history or religion matter? Do you want the family to have a certain type of lifestyle? Live in a specific type of area or have certain physical traits? There are many questions you can ask yourself, but remember only you can choose. Think about the type of life you want for your baby. Read

• Can I get financial assistance during my pregnancy?

  Your medical bills that are not covered by insurance or Medicaid will be paid by the adoptive family. Assistance with living expenses and other items is often provided as well. Read

• Will I be able to see my baby in the hospital?

  Yes. With your adoption plan, you can decide on a variety of things such as how you want things to be at the hospital (i.e. how much contact you want with the baby and adoptive parents, who you want with you, if you would like to be placed out of the maternity ward after delivery, etc.). Read

• Once I sign the adoption papers, can I change my mind?

  After the child is born and you sign the papers, you have 10 days to change your mind about the adoption. Read

• How involved will I be in the adoption process?

  Completely! This is your adoption plan, which means with the help of your counselor you decide on the specifics of the adoption. You are in the driver’s seat. Read

• How much will the adoptive family know about me?

  The adoptive family will be told your first name, state of residence, and medical and social history. Read

• How much information about the adoptive family will I get?

  You will be able to review family profiles, which include photos, descriptions of their relationship, lifestyle, interests, extended family and other similar items. Read

• Can I change my mind about the family I chose?

  If you feel uncomfortable with the adoptive family you initially chose, let us know and we will work to find the ideal family for you and your child. Read

• Once I decide on adoption, what is the first step?

  Call us at 1-800-516-1080. We will talk about the adoption process with you, answer any question you may have, and personally meet with you. We’re here to help 24 hours a day. Read

• Is Adoption for Me? Will Giving Up My Baby Be for the Best?

  Thinking about giving up a baby for adoption instead of parenting or aborting? We applaud you for considering this path. To give up a baby means opening a world of possibilities that you are unable to provide. Read

• Alcohol and Drug Use During Pregnancy

  Whatever you bring into your body by eating, drinking, breathing or taking medicines affects you and your baby. Read

• Talking to Family and Friends about Giving Up a Baby for Adoption

  Talking to family and friends about giving up a baby for adoption can be difficult. We have some tips to help you through this process. Read

• Birth Mother Support and Services

  If you’re contemplating adoption, we offer the type of birth mother support you need during the pregnancy, delivery, adoption and post-adoption process. Learn more about our birth mother support and services and contact us with questions. Read

• The Domestic Adoption Process

  The domestic adoption process can be a complicated one, but we at AAA Partners in Adoption are here to guide you through each step. Learn more about the basic steps of a domestic adoption with our agency. Read

• Is a Georgia State Adoption Right for Me?

  Not sure if a Georgia state adoption is the right step for your family. There are some important questions you should ask yourself before deciding to pursue a Georgia state adoption. Read

• Bonding: Creating a Close Relationship with Your Adopted Baby

  Building the parent/child relationship begins on day one. To encourage bonding with your baby, we have compiled a few things to consider. Read

• The Cost of Adoption: Finance Alternatives

  If you’re in need of adoption finance help, there is good news. There are a variety of private and public assistance programs to help with adoption finance. Read

• Homestudy Agency Policies

  AAA Partners in Adoption is a home study agency that understands how scary this process can be for families, when in fact it is anything but. We think of ourselves as a home study agency that acts as a partner and friend, and we look forward to helping you grow your family. Read

• Beginning the Home Study Process

  Includes application and other necessary documents and instructions. Read

• Continuing the Home Study Process

  Includes reports and agreements, further instructions and useful information regarding background checks. Although this group of documents is primarily needed after your application is approved, you may want to download them early in order to get familiar with the remainder of what is required. Read

• Updating an Existing Domestic Home Study

  A domestic Georgia adoption home study expires one (1) year from the final approval date. If a child has not been placed with you before that time, your home study must be updated with the forms found here. AAA Partners in Adoption requires approximately one month to update a home study. Read

• Home Study for Second Adoption

  Once a child has been placed with you, your Georgia adoption home study is no longer valid (even if it is still unexpired). However, this home study requires only one visit by an adoption consultant and costs substantially less. Read

• When should we start the home study process? How long will it take?

  Taking about four to six weeks, the adoption home study process is often the longest part of the adoption process. Therefore, you should begin your home study as soon as possible. We recommend that you submit your home study application forms, so that we can take the necessary steps to obtain your criminal and child abuse clearances simultaneously. Read

• For how long is my home study valid?

  Working with AAA Partners in Adoption in Georgia, your home study will be valid for one year after the completion date. If you do not receive a placement before that date the home study will not need to be redone, but it will need to be updated. Other forms that must be updated yearly include your background clearances (child abuse, FBI and criminal clearances), physician health report and tax return. Read

• Do I have to update my home study for any other reasons?

  Even if your adoption home study has not expired, you are required to get it updated if any major life changes occur. Examples include moving/change of address, change of employer, and any changes/additions in household members. If you’re not sure if you need an update, please call us. Read

• Will you do my home study if I’m single?

  Single parents are approved for adoption, and therefore, we do complete adoption home studies for singles. The home study process will remain the same. Be aware that other household members such as roommates will be interviewed and must have background checks performed as well. Read

• Will certain medical condition keep me from getting a home study?

  There is no one size fits all answer to this question. Each medical condition will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Most medical conditions won’t prohibit adoptions as long as documents show you are able to raise a child. The physician health report is standard in all home studies and is used to tell us about any physical or psychological issues that could affect your ability to parent a child. Read

• Will my DUI or a criminal background keep us from adopting?

  (If you have ever been arrested, it will not necessarily prohibit you from getting an approved home study). Please call AAA PIA directly to discuss any criminal background issues. Read

• Do you conduct post placements/supervision visits? What exactly are they?

  AAA Partners in Adoption does perform post placement visits which are used as follow-ups to the home study after a child has been placed with you. A post-placement visit allows your social worker to assess the child and adoptive parents, and discuss any issues, milestones, health questions and adjustment issues. Georgia requires two post placement visits in order to finalize your adoption in the state of Georgia. Read