Frequently Asked Questions About Adoption

Do you have questions about adoption? Click on any question below to find the answers.
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General Questions About MyDream Adoption

Yes, we can help. If you’re pregnant and have identified an adoptive family online or through another source, call us at 1-480-761-3532. We offer free services to confirm that the family is home-study-certified. If they still need a home study, we can assist them in getting the necessary documentation so they’re prepared when it’s time for your baby’s placement.

Your answers to MyDream’s online questionnaire help us find the best adoption situation customized to your wishes. Also, providing as much information as you can gives the adoptive family and medical personnel accurate information to assist in treating your child, should any medical issue come up. It’s important to provide accurate and complete information about your health history so that it can become a part of your child’s family health history.
As your child grows up, he or she might start asking questions about you. So the information you share will give your child information about your interests, talents, appearance, medical, and genetic history.
MyDream encourages birth fathers to be involved in the adoption planning process as well. The answers he gives will allow your child to grow up with information on his or her birth father, too.

MyDream provides every woman thinking about adoption with a variety of help and support, depending on their needs. Counseling, peer counseling, maternity clothes, and a listening ear 24 hours a day are some of the first things we are able to help with. ! We guide you through each step of the adoption planning process, including helping you decide if adoption is the right choice for your baby. Each woman has different needs, so we want to customize your adoption experience to your needs, including helping with pregnancy-related expenses (like rent, phone, utilities, and food) if you need that.

We understand that searching for adoptive parents who match the vision you have for your child’s life can feel overwhelming. Here are 11 reasons why it’s beneficial to consider a MyDream adoptive family for your baby!

Having a friend adopt your baby can seem like the perfect answer. Placing your baby for adoption with a friend is better than placing them with a stranger, right? Not necessarily. Rather than focusing on adopting to grow their family, they are adopting to help you out. They didn’t begin the adoption process and then agreed to adopt your baby. Instead, they agreed to adopt your baby and then started the process.

Many steps will be required before your friend can legally adopt your baby. First, they will need a home study from a licensed social worker, a process that can take up to six months. They will also need to hire adoption attorneys: one to represent you and the other to represent them.

MyDream Adoption  is here to assist pregnant mothers as they consider their options and learn about what adoption can be for them. We will ensure that you get the services, help, and support you need through your pregnancy and beyond.

For more information, call or text MyDream Adoption at 1-480-761-3532. We can show you profiles of couples who are already approved and ready to adopt your baby!

Researching adoption and even talking with a counselor or adoptive families does not obligate you to choose adoption. You can change your mind any time before the adoption takes place. Take time to consider the options available. Ask questions and get as much information as possible to determine if adoption is a good fit for you and your situation right now.

Yes, it is. MyDream has hopeful adoptive parents ready to adopt babies and older children exposed to drugs or alcohol during pregnancy. If you think you might test positive for drugs at your baby’s birth, making an adoption plan can prevent the state from becoming involved through Child Protective Services. With adoption, you have a say in what happens to your baby, and you can even keep in touch with the adoptive family after the adoption.

Our office hours are Monday through Friday, 9AM through 5PM Eastern time.

Fees cover services provided by agencies and/or attorneys required for you to bring your child home, such as:

Counseling of the expectant mother
Medical expenses of the expectant mother
Searches for the potential birth father
Termination of parental rights
Legal counsel
Court reporting
Other fees as needed
We will only refer you to sources that can ethically support their fees.

The adoption tax credit is a direct write-off of taxes owed, and therefore much more valuable than a deduction. Employer-paid adoption assistance of up to $16,810 per child is also tax-free.

If your modified Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) is $252,150 or less, you qualify for the entire credit of $16,810.
If your modified AGI is between $252,150 and $292,150, you qualify for a partial credit.

Despite the sensationalized stories in the media, virtually all U.S. adoptions are permanent and are never threatened. As an added safety measure, MyDream Adoption may refer you to placement sources in “safe” states where birth parents can’t revoke their consent. Our experience can help you identify high-risk situations, to reduce your risk of heartache and financial loss and to allow you to pursue a safer opportunity instead.

 MyDream Adoption is a non-profiting Agency However, Most adoptions range from high-$15,000s to low-$30,000s. Federal and employer assistance is often available and you do not need the full amount up front to begin your adoption.

Our services include a review of various funding options including grants, loans and fund-raising concepts. The right combination will be different for each person, but there are many financial options, including:

Home Equity or Home Refinancing: Usually carries the lowest percentage rate. Also, the interest on the loan is usually tax-deductible.
Employer Contributions: Check with your Human Resources department regarding any benefits your employer may have to partially defray adoption expenses.
Private Loans: Talk to your banker or your financial lending institutions about the availability of special loans.
Retirement Borrowing: Check with your retirement plan regarding borrowing from your retirement savings, then repaying yourself with interest.
Grants: Many organizations such as The Gift of Adoption Foundation offer adoption scholarships for adoptive parents.

How much or how little involvement you want with the adopting parents is completely up to you. Many birth parents and adoptive parents start with emails, phone calls, or Skype calls to better get to know each other during the pregnancy. If you are comfortable, you can meet them for coffee or invite them to your medical appointments. If you are uncomfortable having contact with the adoptive family, you don’t have to. It’s your choice. We will help you create a plan for communication during the pregnancy that works for you.

How much or how little involvement you want with the adopting parents is completely up to you. Many birth parents and adoptive parents start with emails, phone calls, or Skype calls to better get to know each other during the pregnancy. If you are comfortable, you can meet them for coffee or invite them to your medical appointments. If you are uncomfortable having contact with the adoptive family, you don’t have to. It’s your choice. We will help you create a plan for communication during the pregnancy that works for you.