Agency Placement - Other than our Domestic Program

Adoptions Plus can provide an agency placement for you if arrangements have been made by someone other than us to place a baby or child with you. For instance, you are out of state and the birthmother and child is in NM and arrangements have already been made with another agency or attorney for the child to be placed with you, Adoptions Plus can provide you with services. OR You have an Identified Adoption where you and the birthparents have identified each other and want to go forward with an adoption. For a detailed list of common situations and fees, please see our fee agreement.

Birthparent Relinquishment Counseling, Adoptee & Stepparent Counseling

Adoption Counseling and a court report is required by New Mexico law for anyone wanting to relinquish their parental rights and for anyone ten years of age or older who is being adopted. It is also required for most step-parent adoptions.

Adoptive Parent Education

Adoptions Plus provides adoptive parent training for both domestic and international adoptions. Adoptive parent training is required for most adoptions. Some of the topics we cover are: adoption paperwork and process, interaction with birthparents, medical and developmental issues, attachment and bonding in adoption, raising the post institutionalized child, multicultural issues, talking to your child about adoption and legal issues. We also provide an ongoing educational and support group for families adopting from China. Fees vary based on length of training and supplies needed.

Post-placement Services

Post-placement is required after many different types of adoptive placement. We can provide your in-state post-placement, even if we did not do your placement. If you have adopted in the United States post-placement is required to finalize your adoption. Most international adoptions require it, even if you finalize the adoption in the other country. In addition to meeting agency, state and international requirements, post-placement services include support and referral services for your child and family.

Administrative Services and General Counseling

Need counseling or adoption services, not mentioned above. We can help. Please inquiry about your specific situation.