Can You Have a Baby and Give It Up in Colorado?

Yes, you can have a baby and give it up for adoption in Colorado. You can place your baby for adoption at any time, whether it’s shortly after giving birth or much later. No matter your situation, adoption may be a possibility.

American Adoptions of Colorado can help you with the adoption. You might feel like things are a little messy after bringing your baby home and parenting for six to 12 months. But rest assured: Our process is smooth and streamlined to help reduce stress while keeping you in control.

Call 1-800-ADOPTION (1-800-236-7846) or fill out our form to get support for your adoption situation.

Making a Hard but Heartfelt Decision

Life circumstances can change after giving birth: your finances, health, home life, relationship, etc. You might have decided you wanted to be a parent during the pregnancy, but something happened during or after the birth. You may be feeling uncertain, overwhelmed or upset.

Know that adoption isn’t “giving up” on your baby. It might be one of the hardest decisions you make. After all, you’ve been building a bond with your child since you brought them home. But it’s a decision that comes from a place of selfless love. You want the very best for your baby: to give them a bright future full of opportunity.

If you choose to place your child for adoption in Colorado, you won’t have to go through the process alone. Our committed staff is comprised of birth mothers, adoptive parents, and adoptees. They understand what you’re going through, and they can provide the support you need right now.

The Adoption Process Once You Have a Baby and Give It Up

While every adoption is unique, you can have a baby and give it up for adoption by following these five general steps:

• Step 1: Contact American Adoptions of Colorado.

• Step 2: Create an adoption plan with your adoption specialist.

• Step 3: Choose the ideal adoptive family from hundreds of profiles.

• Step 4: Talk with the adoptive family (if you want).

• Step 5: Keep in contact after the adoption.

Can You Have a Baby and Give It Up After Parenting?

Yes. Depending on how old your child is, you may need to provide your adoption specialist with additional information. If your baby is at least 6 months old, then your adoption specialist will need:

• Your baby’s birth certificate

• The father listed on the certificate

• Your baby’s medical records

• Documentation of where your baby has lived since the birth

• A list of who has had custody of the child since birth

• Information on who has provided financial and emotional support for the child

• Proof of child support from any father

Even if you’ve brought your child home, you can still choose their adoptive family. You may want to narrow down your choices by thinking about what qualities or attributes the best adoptive parents would have. For instance, do they have a certain job? Do they have a big extended family? Do they love a specific hobby?

If your child is between 1 and 3 years old, they may have already developed preferences, patterns and attachments. In addition to finding the perfect adoptive family, you may want to prioritize an open adoption. The type of adoption you choose affects how much contact you’ll have with your child and the adoptive family. In other words, it means you can stay in your child’s life even after you have a baby and give it up.

Frequently Asked Questions About Adoption

Here are three questions that birth mothers often have:

Can You Have a Baby and Give It to Someone?

Yes, you can give birth and place your baby with a family member, friend, or adoptive family. To do this, you’ll need to contact a licensed adoption attorney or adoption agency. They can walk you through the process and manage the paperwork.

How Long After Having a Baby Can You Give It Up for Adoption?

You can have a baby and give it up for adoption at the hospital or even after you are back at home. There isn’t a “deadline” for adoption. At American Adoptions of Colorado, we handle adoptions for children up to the age of 4.

Can You Get the Baby Back After You Give It Up?

No, there isn’t a way to reclaim parental rights once you consent to the adoption. According to Colorado adoption laws, the adoption is permanent unless the birth parent can provide evidence within 91 days of fraud or duress during the process.

Get Started With an Adoption Specialist

Working with a national agency like American Adoptions of Colorado will make the adoption process easy. We offer a variety of services to birth mothers, including:

• Support from your own adoption specialist

• Possible financial assistance before and after birth

• 24/7 counseling via our hotline

• References to legal representation

If you’re ready to move forward, you can contact us online to get more information about placing an infant or toddler for adoption.

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