Can you just give up a child?

Typically, a parent may voluntarily surrender his or her parental rights in one of two ways. A parent may make a general surrender, which allows the DCP&P to find an adoptive home for the child or an identified surrender, wherein a specific person is identified and named as the adoptive parent.

What is the oldest age you can adopt a child?

In the US there is usually no age cutoff, meaning you can adopt a child as long as you are 21 or over. Typically for private and independent adoptions, the Birth Mother or Birth Parents select the Adoptive Family and some may have an age preference while others will not.

When should I give up on my son?

Saying that you would like to ditch your son, and saying that you wish your mother were dead are, I believe, only your ways of expressing the enormous emotional pain you are in. It is probably hard for you to even say it directly that you are in pain. It is also impossible for your son to say he is in pain.

Can you put an older child up for adoption?

No — not any age. But, there are some circumstances where you can place an older child for adoption. That’s what we’re going to talk about in this guide. To speak with an adoption professional, fill out our online contact form to speak with an experienced adoption professional today.

Is adoption right for me?

Some signs that adoption may be right for you are: You are financially unable to provide basic needs for yourself and your child. The demands of parenting feel unbearable on your physical and mental health. You believe that a loving adoptive family could provide your child with an amazing life.

When can a child be adopted by a second parent?

A child may be available for adoption upon written and verified consent in a second-parent adoption that the child has a sole legal parent, and the sole legal parent wishes the child to be adopted by a specified second adult.

Does American adoption offer adoption services for children over 4 years old?

Please know that American Adoptions is unable to provide adoption services for children over 4 years old. If you are considering adoption for a child older than 4 years, we have created this guide to your options. Let’s be honest: parenting is hard. There are emotional, financial and physical challenges.