Facts about us.
What states do you work in?
We work for adoptive families in all states except New York and New Jersey. We work with agencies and attorneys nationwide. We also work with potential adoptive families that are U.S. Citizens currently living abroad.
Can a birth family come back and get the baby once they have made an adoption plan?
An expectant mama can change her mind at any point after she makes an adoption plan, up until she signs irrevocable surrenders. Once a birth family signs irrevocable surrenders they cannot revoke them. We believe that we are called to love expectant parents big and well through this process. We encourage and support families to trust that God has every story in His hands.
Do you work with single women?
Yes! We absolutely do work with single women. We have walked alongside many single women as they have walked through adoption.
Do you have an age requirement?
Many home study providers prefer that at least one prospective adoptive parent be over 25 years of age as a minimum and one under 50 as a maximum. There are extenuating circumstances, and we would be happy to discuss those with you should you have questions.
Do you work with US citizens living abroad?
Yes, we do work with US citizens living abroad. We have assisted several families in their adoption journeys while living abroad and feel very confident in the knowledge we’ve gained over the years regarding these types of situations.
Are there grants available in the US to help adoptive families?
Yes. There are many grant programs, loan options, interest free loans and adoption fundraisers out there that can help assist adoptive families ease the financial burden of adoption. We point our families in the right direction by giving them the information needed to pursue these means of outside financial assistance and offer ideas for fundraisers if needed.
What is an adoption profile and do we need one?
Yes, you will need a profile. An adoption profile is a book about your family that is presented to expectant moms to look through as she selects a family for her baby. It is an extremely important part of this process. We give our clients the necessary information to make their profile book or to have one made professionally. We also have a Profile Editor on our team who will review and assist in making changes that will serve your family. We recommend using the Profile Designer Mia Bella Designs .
Do you charge more for multiples, or are there additional agency fees for multiples?
FAC does not charge more for multiples. We have a flat fee whether you are adopting a singleton, twins or triplets. Agency fees vary widely, but typically the only additional costs associated with multiples are medical costs.
Do we need to hire an attorney in addition to working with an agency?
More than likely you will need a separate attorney for finalization, however, finalization is occasionally included in the agency fees. We assist our clients in locating an attorney in their area or in the state they adopt from if necessary. You will not need to hire an attorney pre-match.
Will you perform our home study or will you connect us with a home study agency?
We are not a licensed home study agency, so we will refer you to a home study agency in your area once you become a client of FAC. You are welcome to use a home study provider of your choice, however, we do have excellent resources in most areas if you would like us to make a recommendation for you.
What is ICPC? How long should we expect to stay in the state from which we adopt?
Any adoption placement that involves a child outside of your home state will involve a federal law called the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC). All 50 states are members of this contract. It is a federal requirement.
ICPC states that in can take up to 15 business days to approve a family to travel home. The majority of our families receive ICPC approval within 7-10 business days or less. Adoptive families should prepare for an out of state stay of at least 3 weeks to be safe.
Can we be gender specific?
Yes. FAC does allow our clients to be gender specific.
Do you work directly with expectant moms?
No we do not. We connect you with agencies, attorneys and social workers nationwide that we believe are serving expectant parents to the best of their ability and resources.