How to Adopt a Baby: Our Step-by-Step Process

Adopting a baby is a complex, regulated journey that you shouldn’t have to navigate alone. Our Illinois‑based team of experienced adoption professionals supports hopeful parents across the U.S. through every step of the infant adoption process, from your first inquiry to finalization. We bring the knowledge, legal expertise, and thoughtful guidance needed to make newborn adoption a reality while respecting birth mothers and ensuring that every placement is ethical and sensitive. Let us answer your questions and help you adopt a baby with confidence.

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1. Complete Our Free Adoption Application

Begin your newborn adoption journey by filling out our free adoption application.

2. Connect With Our Adoption Professionals

One of our dedicated team members will contact you and explain how we can help you adopt a baby.

3. Complete An Adoption Home Study

To adopt a baby, you must be legally approved through the adoption home study process.

4. Receive Educational Resources From LifeLong Adoptions

Get insight into adoptive parenthood and other related resources that can set your new family up for success.

5. Create An Adoptive Family Profile

Create a profile that showcases your family, lifestyle, hobbies, goals, and more.

6. Get Discovered By Expectant Mothers

Our coordinators will share your profile with expectant mothers looking for adoptive parents like you!

7. connect with an
expectant mother

Once you are chosen, we'll
establish communication.

8. bring your baby home

After the birth, complete the required
legal steps to finalize the infant adoption.

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