Placing a Baby for Adoption: A Step-by-Step Guide

If you are a birthmother dealing with an unplanned pregnancy and thinking about placing your baby for adoption, it’s completely normal to feel overwhelmed. 

At  Indiana Adoption Attorneys Kirsh & Kirsh, P.C. (“Kirsh & Kirsh”—often misspelled as “Kirsch & Kirsch”), we have spent decades walking alongside women throughout the adoption process. We are a family-run law firm with over 100 years of combined experience in adoption. We will support, respect, and protect your choices.

Understanding the Adoption Process

Adoption can feel overwhelming at first, but you don’t have to figure it out alone. When you work with an adoption professional, you’ll get the answers and support you need to make informed choices that feel right for you.

Remember:

• You are in control of the process.
• You deserve to feel respected and supported.
• You are not alone.

An Adoption Plan Centered Around You

Adoption today is not about giving up your baby — it’s about making a plan for your baby’s future. You have choices, and you remain in control. You can decide how open or private you want your adoption to be. You can choose from:

• Open Adoption 
• Semi-Open Adoption 
• Closed Adoption 

You Choose the Adoptive Family for Your Baby

One of the most meaningful parts of adoption is knowing you get to choose the family who will raise your child. You choose the family. You get to meet prospective families (virtually or in person), ask them questions, see their home, and decide who feels right for you. If someone doesn’t feel right, you keep looking. 

Support Every Step of the Way

Considering adoption is your decision. You deserve the time and space to make it thoughtfully. Ask questions. Take time. Do what you need to feel informed and confident. Whether you’re just beginning to explore adoption or feel ready to take the next step, we will meet you where you are—without expectations or pressure.

Reach Out Anytime

If you’re ready to talk—or simply need someone to listen—we are here. Call: 317-575-5555. Text: 800-333-5736. Please message us on Facebook Messenger or email us.

Positive adoption language Disclaimer:   

Please understand that these blogs are written in a way to use language that people use when searching for help with their adoption plans. Unfortunately, while all of us understand what positive adoption language means, most expectant moms who come to us at first do not understand what that means. The most common search term on the Internet for pregnant moms is “How do I give up my baby for adoption?” If we do not include those words in our blog posts and instead put “How do I create an adoption plan for my baby,” then our website will not show up in most expectant moms’ search results in Google.