Child Adoption Laws by State

In every domestic (U.S.) adoption, a birth mother and birth father must comply with the adoption laws of their state as well as the laws between states and the laws of the U.S. Government (see below the chart) . You need to be aware of the existence of these requirements, but all the details involved should ultimately be taken care of by the adoption agency with which you have registered. If you would like information on the laws relating to adoption in your state please click on the link for your state below or visit ChildAdoptionLaws.com.

The Indian Child Welfare Act applies to all 50 U.S. states.  It is important if either the birth mother or the birth father has any Native American Indian heritage. If this is the case, your adoption agency will be able to take care of the details in meeting the requirements of this law.

The Interstate Compact Act is an agreement among all 50 U.S. states.  The conditions of this Act must be met whenever a child goes from one state to another state for the purpose of adoption.  As with the ICWA above, your adoption agency will be able to take care of the details in meeting the requirements of this law.

Adoption Services is a fully licensed non-profit adoption agency that helps birth mothers living in any state in the U.S. The Agency can also help a U.S. citizen living in any foreign country. Adoption Services has helped over 9000 birth parents and families. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions or if you want our guidance or help.  We can make sure your child is placed with the perfect family, your rights are protected, and that you receive all the financial assistance and medical help as well as other types of help that the law allows. There is never any fee to you as a birth parent whether you work with our agency or decide to look elsewhere.  Please visit the link "Ways we can help you".