Deciding to place your baby for adoption is a personal choice that reflects love, courage, and the desire to provide the best possible future for your child. If you want to explore adoption in Indiana, understanding the process can help you feel more confident.
Understand your Decision
Choosing adoption does not mean you’re giving up. It means you’re making a thoughtful, intentional decision rooted in love and hope. Many birth parents turn to adoption because they want to give their child a stable, secure, and nurturing life—one filled with opportunity and care, as they might have realized that their love will not be enough to ensure a stable future and opportunities their children deserve.
If you’re uncertain about whether adoption is right for you, you’re not alone, and you don’t have to go through this journey without support. Connecting with an adoption professional can give you a safe space to talk through your feelings, explore your options, and consider what’s best for you and your baby, now and in the future.
Is Adoption Safe in Indiana?
Adoption in Indiana is regulated to ensure the well-being of both the birth parents and the child. You can begin the process before or after your baby is born and change your mind at any point before signing a consent form.
Working with an Adoption Agency or Attorney
One of your first steps will be deciding whether to work with an adoption agency or an attorney. Reputable agencies provide:
- Counseling and emotional support
- Help create an adoption plan
- Access to adoptive family profiles
- Medical and living expense assistance (as allowed by law)
Adoption Attorneys Kirsh & Kirsh, P.C., (“Kirsh & Kirsh”—often misspelled as “Kirsch & Kirsch”) would be a reliable partner in this journey. We are a team of experienced adoption attorneys in Indiana with combined experience arranging adoptions of over 100 years. For over 40 years, we have been helping women like you navigate adoption with care and respect.
Creating an Adoption Plan
An adoption plan is a detailed roadmap of how you want the adoption to unfold. You’re in charge here. You decide:
- The type of adoption (open, semi-open, or closed)
- Who will adopt your baby (you can review profiles and meet adoptive families)
- How involved do you want to be during and after the adoption
- Your birth plan (hospital arrangements, contact, etc.)
Work with Loving Adoptions
Placing your baby for adoption in Indiana is a courageous decision. If you need help now, call or text us at 800-333-5736, chat with us online, or email us. Our services are 100% free and confidential. Let us support you as you make the best decision for you and your baby.
POSITIVE ADOPTION LANGUAGE DISCLAIMER:
Please understand that these blogs are written in a way to use language that people use when searching for help with their adoption plans. Unfortunately, while all of us understand what positive adoption language means, most expectant moms who come to us at first do not understand what that means. The most common search term on the Internet for pregnant moms is “How do I give up my baby for adoption.” If we do not include those words in our blog posts and instead put “How do I create an adoption plan for my baby,” then our website will not show up in most expectant moms’ search results in Google.