I’m Pregnant
If you are facing an unintended pregnancy or have recently given birth, we're here for you 24/7. Learn about free and confidential all-options counseling, resources, and support.
Resources
Expectant Parent FAQ
If you are pregnant or recently gave birth, Adoptions Together, a program of Paths for Families, is here for you. If you have any other questions or need free, 24/7 support from our expectant parent counselors, please call, text, chat, or email us.
Foster Care Adoption FAQ
Adopting from foster care is an incredible way to grow your family. Adoptions Together, a program of Paths for Families, can support you through every step of the process including a robust network of post-adoption services that lead to long-term positive outcomes. Explore our frequently asked questions and inquire about the process today.
Steps of the Infant Adoption Process
How does infant adoption work? Adoptions Together, a program of Paths for Families, offers domestic infant adoption. A domestic infant adoption is the adoption of a baby born within the United States by a family that lives in the United States. Domestic infant adoptions occur when a birth parent legally consents to an adoptive placement and an adoptive family is prepared to care for the child as their legal parents. We work with couples and single parents of every background, and we are an Innovator status partner of the Human Rights Campaign's All Children, All Families campaign.
Resources for every step of the journey
I’m Pregnant
I Want to Adopt
I Need Post-Adoption Support
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Information Packets
Here you can find all of the information packets for Paths for Families.
Tus Derechos
Si está considerando la adopción en MD, DC o VA, tiene derechos.
Preguntas frecuentes
Si estás embarazada o has dado a luz, estamos aquí para ayudarte. A continuación encontrará preguntas frecuentes sobre la adopción.
Information Meeting
View this webinar either live or recorded for free information on the adoption process of infants or older children from foster care. Learn about our Adoptions Together network of placement programs and how we can assist you with a home study and other support services such as training and post-placement services.
Legal Questions About Adoption
Adoption can be a wonderful way to build your family. It is a lifelong experience for adopted children and their families that must be based on secure legal grounds. Philosophically, we approach the legal process of adoption in much the same way that we approach the emotional aspects of adoption. We strive to greatly reduce the adversarial nature that characterizes many legal proceedings and replace it with trust and respect for the feelings, rights and responsibilities of parents who are choosing to place a child for adoption and the parents who are making the lifelong commitment to adopt a child.
Adoption Finalization Training
Finalizing Your International Adoption in Maryland (Video on Demand)
Foster Care Adoption Training
Foster Care Adoption Training is a requirement in the foster care adoption process which helps adoptive parents understand the unique joys and challenges of adopting from foster care. Our foster care adoption program facilitates the placement of children of all ages who are growing up in the public foster care system throughout the country.
Placing a Baby for Adoption and Your Hospital Stay
No matter what your pregnancy has been like or how long you’ve known about it, your labor and delivery experience will always be an integral part of your child’s adoption story – and you have the power to control what it will be like. Below are some decisions you may want to make before your hospital stay.
Domestic Infant Program Placement Fee Information
The program deposit is due at the time you enter the placement program. The placement fee is due at the time a child is placed with you. All fees are based on a sliding scale according to your gross annual income. If you are self-employed, the sliding scale is based on your net worth. These fees are in addition to the fees for home study and training.
Steps of the Infant Adoption Process
How does infant adoption work? Adoptions Together, a program of Paths for Families, offers domestic infant adoption. A domestic infant adoption is the adoption of a baby born within the United States by a family that lives in the United States. Domestic infant adoptions occur when a birth parent legally consents to an adoptive placement and an adoptive family is prepared to care for the child as their legal parents. We work with couples and single parents of every background, and we are an Innovator status partner of the Human Rights Campaign's All Children, All Families campaign.