DOMESTIC/NEWBORN ADOPTIONS

WELCOME TO BUILDING ARIZONA FAMILIES DOMESTIC/NEWBORN ADOPTION PROGRAM!

Newborn adoption or domestic infant adoption is such a precious way to grow your forever family! Newborn adoption in the United States is also known as domestic adoption. At Building Arizona Families, our goal and mission for the Domestic/Newborn Program is to help place as many children as possible in forever families. If you want to adopt a baby and would like information about the newborn adoption program continue reading below.

I Want to Adopt A Baby, What’s Next?

Birth parents are actively involved in the process of selecting an adoptive family.
Profiles of adoptive parents are presented to the birth parents, generally based upon specific requests made by the birth parents.
Infant adoption of all racial/ethnic backgrounds is available through the Domestic Newborn Adoption Program.
In domestic adoption, adoptive parents may specify the race/ethnicity, and health of the child they hope to adopt, but those who are able to be more flexible in preferences are likely to be matched quicker.
The waiting period for a domestic infant adoption match through Building Arizona Families Domestic Adoption Program is not predictable because families are matched according to birth parents’ preferences.

If you are interested in our program and want to adopt a baby, you can reach out directly to the Domestic/Newborn Adoptions Program Manager.

Call or e-mail Becky Merryman:

Ph: 623-224-1815 E-mail: becky@buildingarizonafamilies.com

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PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

NEWBORN ADOPTION

DOMESTIC INFANT ADOPTION

ARIZONA & UNITED STATES

Parents who want to adopt a baby need to have a completed home study by a licensed adoption agency or social worker prior to being put on the waiting list for domestic infant adoption.

Building Arizona Families is a licensed private non-profit adoption agency. We offer newborn adoption with Arizona-based services, as well as for countless families around the United States interested in infant adoption. Building Arizona Families reserves the right to determine that it may not provide services.

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DOMESTIC ADOPTION FEES TO BE PAID BY ADOPTIVE PARENTS


Type of Service:	Amount:	When Due:
Home Study Necessary to be completed prior to Agency Registration for the Domestic Infant Adoption Program. Our caseworkers can conduct home studies for domestic adoption in Arizona	$1,100 (for Arizona families if using BAF)	Prior to Registration in the Domestic Program.
Agency Fee: Intra-State (family residing in Arizona), Single Birth Includes birthmother/father living expenses, counseling, and case management for Arizona infant adoption.	Please call for information	First half of the fees are due when the birth mother chooses the adoptive family. The second half of fees are due prior to the child’s discharge from the hospital for newborn domestic adoption in Arizona.
Agency Fee: Intra-State (family residing in Arizona), Multiple Birth Includes birthmother/father living expenses, counseling, and case management	Please call for information	First half of the fees are due when the birth mother chooses the adoptive family. The second half of fees are due prior to the child’s discharge from the hospital.
Agency Fee: Inter-State (family residing outside of Arizona), Single Birth Includes birthmother/father living expenses, counseling, and case management for domestic adoption	Please call for information	First half of the fees are due when the birth mother chooses the adoptive family. The second half of fees are due prior to the child’s discharge from the hospital.
Agency Fee: Inter-State (family residing outside of Arizona), Multiple Birth Includes birthmother/father living expenses, counseling, and case management for newborn adoption	Please call for information	First half of the fees are due when the birth mother chooses the adoptive family. The second half of fees are due prior to the child’s discharge from the hospital.
Birthmother/Infant Medical Expenses Includes prescription and over the counter medications	Not Included in Agency Fee	The adoptive family is responsible for all medical expenses incurred on behalf of the birth mother and child that are not covered by Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) or private insurance.
Post Placement Visits and Reports		Frequency (for Arizona families only): Non-Special Needs: First month after placement and then every three months until the adoption court hearing for newborn adoption in Arizona. Special Needs: First month after placement and then once per month until the adoption court hearing. **Frequency for non-Arizona families: Please check with your local supervising agency.
Birth Parent Counseling Fee	Included in Agency Fee	Included in Agency Fee (includes up to 4 counseling sessions)
Attorney Legal Fees	Not included in Agency Fee	Chosen attorney will determine the amount and time of payment with adoptive parents.
Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) – BAF Fees	Not Included in Agency Fee	A fee will be collected for costs associated with BAF staff travel to Flagstaff to the ICWA hearing
Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) – Attorney Legal Fees	Not Included in Agency Fee	ICWA attorney that BAF uses or requires will determine the amount and time of payment. The adoptive family will contract directly with said attorney.
Termination of Parental Rights	Not included in Agency Fee (only required by some states, please check with local attorney)	Attorney will determine the amount and time of payment. The adoptive family will contract directly with said attorney.

*All fees are non-refundable, including but not limited to: Home Study, Birth Parent Counseling Fee, Medical Expenses, Attorneys Fees, and the Agency Fee.

In the event of an interruption in the domestic adoption prior to placement due to a decision on the part of the Birth Mother/Father, no fees paid will be refunded.

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DOMESTIC/NEWBORN ADOPTIONS

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DOMESTIC INFANT ADOPTION

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DOMESTIC/NEWBORN ADOPTIONS

WELCOME TO BUILDING ARIZONA FAMILIES DOMESTIC/NEWBORN ADOPTION PROGRAM!

I Want to Adopt A Baby, What’s Next?

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PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

DOMESTIC INFANT ADOPTION

ARIZONA & UNITED STATES

DOMESTIC ADOPTION FEES TO BE PAID BY ADOPTIVE PARENTS

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