It may sound simple, but it rarely is. Adoption is often a difficult choice for both the prospective birth parents and the adoptive parents. No matter what you decide (or if you’re still deciding) we’ll be here to support you and provide you with all the information you need to make a well-informed choice.

Adoptive parents need to consider what type of Baltimore adoption they wish to pursue, whether that’s:

• Domestic or international
• Public (foster care) or private (direct infant placement)
• If private, agency-assisted or independent (without an agency)

We can help you with all of these types of Baltimore adoptions.We can also talk you through all of these options, helping you choose the path that's right for you and your family.

Regardless of whether you’re pregnant and considering adoption for your baby or hoping to adopt a child, you’ll need to 

Regardless of whether you’re pregnant and considering adoption for your baby or if you’re hoping to adopt a child, you’ll need to choose a professional to guide you through the Baltimore adoption process. No matter what type of adoption you choose, you’ll always need an experienced and licensed Baltimore adoption attorney to complete the legal process.

We'll ensure that your Baltimore adoption is completed correctly, legally and ethically, making sure everyone involved feels comfortable, confident and fully supported.  Contact us now  if you’re ready to move forward with your adoption in Baltimore, MD.

At this stage, prospective birth and adoptive parents should consider what they want their adoption to look like, asking themselves questions like the following:

• What types of situations am I open to accepting as a hopeful adoptive parent?
• As a prospective birth parent, how much do I want to stay in touch with my child and the adoptive family after the adoption?

As a pregnant woman choosing adoption, what  what type of adoptive parents do I want my child to have?

We’ll walk you through all of these choices and more throughout your Baltimore adoption journey. Together, we’ll create an adoption plan with which you feel comfortable, focusing on the happiness and well-being of the child. 

to establish your Baltimore adoption plan.

 Contact us now to establish your Baltimore adoption plan.

Prospective birth and adoptive parents can connect in several ways:

• Adoptive parents who are pursuing international or public agency (foster care) adoption will receive a referral from their primary professional about a child who is already waiting for adoption.
• In an independent domestic adoption (without an agency), the pregnant woman and hopeful parents would need to find each other on their own.
• In a private domestic agency adoption, pregnant women considering adoption can choose from the profiles of waiting adoptive families,  and then the agency will help guide the match.

No matter how you choose to find an adoption opportunity, we’ll help you through the Baltimore adoption process, sharing our expert guidance.

This step must be completed under  Maryland adoption laws.  That's where we come in. Placement can be emotional and complex for everyone involved, but we'll walk you through all the necessary legal steps so you can focus on what's important.

Finalization is the last legal step of adoption in Baltimore, Maryland. We’ll guide you through this and ensure that everything has been done correctly. Once finalization is complete, the child is officially a permanent, legal member of his or her (adoptive) family. However, Baltimore adoptions don’t truly end there. Depending on the level of openness in each adoption, the birth and adoptive families may choose to stay in touch and remain a part of each other’s lives in a meaningful way. Adoption is an incredible lifelong journey.

With consideration of the unique level of openness desired in each adoption situation, we help the birth and adoptive families communicate throughout the years in whatever manner makes everyone the most comfortable. No matter what, birth and adoptive families share a lifelong connection of love through their child.