For many birth and adoptive parents, adoption is an easy choice. Others, however, need more time to decide if adoption is right for them. Adoption is not the right path for everyone, but could it be right for you? 

Remember that you can always reach out to us to ask questions and learn more about choosing adoption in Fairfax.

When you're ready to move forward with a Fairfax adoption, it’s time to choose the type of adoption you want to pursue, whether that’s:

• Domestic or international
• Public (foster care) or private (direct infant placement)
• If private, agency-assisted or independent (without an agency)

We can help you complete all of these types of adoption in Fairfax.

Next, you may wish to select a Fairfax adoption professional who can assist with the specific type of adoption. Prospective birth and adoptive parents may benefit from working with adoption professionals who can offer a range of support services, including counseling and matching.

On the other hand, choosing to work with an experienced, licensed adoption attorney in Fairfax is not optional  You’ll need legal help to complete your Fairfax adoption process correctly and in accordance with Virginia adoption laws. Regardless of the type of adoption you choose, you’ll always need a Fairfax adoption lawyer.

Potential birth and adoptive parents must establish an adoption plan. In this plan, you’ll outline what you envision as your ideal adoption situation. Adoptive parents will consider what type of adoptive opportunities they'd be open to accept, for example. Meanwhile, pregnant women will consider the type of adoptive family they want for their child, how open they’d like the adoption to be and more.

The methods by which potential birth and adoptive parents can find one another will vary:

• When pursuing an international or public agency (foster care) adoption, the adoptive family will be notified by their agency regarding a child who is already waiting to be adopted.
• In independent domestic adoptions in Fairfax (without an agency), pregnant women and hopeful parents are responsible for finding one another on their own.
• In private domestic agency adoptions, pregnant women can view profiles of waiting adoptive families to choose the parents they feel are right. The agency will guide and support the match.

We’ll guide you through all the necessary legal steps, regardless of how you find your Fairfax adoption opportunity, keeping you legally protected and supported.

Emotional and life-changing, placement must carefully adhere to Virginia adoption laws. We'll ensure that everything is completed correctly and handle all the legal complexities, enabling birth and adoptive families to focus on what's important.

As the last legal step of adoptions in Fairfax, finalization  marks the moment when a child becomes an official, permanent member of his or her new family. Finalization serves as one last check to ensure that your Fairfax adoption process was completed correctly, ethically and in accordance with all local adoption laws. We’ll ensure everything is done the right way, making finalization a smooth and positive experience.