How Many Couples Are Waiting to Adopt? Thousands of Families Are Ready to Care For Your Baby
If you're thinking about putting a baby up for adoption, you might be wondering if there are truly families out there who want to adopt. The answer is yes—there are loving, prepared families across the country, and right here in Michigan, who are hoping for the chance to give your child a beautiful life.
How Many Families Are Hoping to Adopt?
Between 1 and 2 million families in the U.S. are actively waiting to grow their families through adoption. Right here in Michigan, it’s estimated that around 22,000 families are hoping to adopt. These aren’t just numbers—they’re real people, dreaming of the day they get to meet a child to love and raise.
And the choice is yours. You get to decide who that family will be for your baby.
Many of these hopeful parents are already connected with adoption agencies like ours. They’re ready to build a connection with you, and they’re open to learning about the life you envision for your child.
In this guide, we’ll walk with you through:
- The different types of families you can choose from
- How families are screened and approved
- What you’ll find in adoptive family profiles
- How American Adoptions can help you find the right match
Whether you just found out you’re pregnant or have already given birth, it’s never too late to find a loving family who is ready to meet your baby.
Who Are These Hopeful Families?
When people think of adoptive parents, they often imagine a certain type of couple. But in reality, today’s waiting families come from all walks of life—and you can choose what feels right to you. You can consider:
- Married couples
- LGBTQ+ families
- Single parents
- Families from diverse cultural, geographic, and ethnic backgrounds
Some already have children. Others are waiting for their first. Some live in big cities, others in small towns or out in the countryside. Some have pets, travel often, or love spending time outdoors.
And because you’re in control, you can look for the things that matter most to you. Do you want your child to grow up with siblings? Be raised in a certain faith or culture? Have a parent who stays home? You get to choose what feels like the right fit for your child’s future.
How We Make Sure Families Are Ready
Every family you’ll see through our agency has been thoroughly screened, supported, and prepared to adopt. Here’s what that process includes:
- Background checks to make sure your baby will be safe
- Home studies by licensed social workers, to evaluate the home and parenting environment
- Financial documentation to confirm long-term stability
- Medical records to assess overall health and wellness
- Adoption education so they understand what it means to love and raise an adopted child
You deserve to feel confident that your baby will be welcomed into a safe, loving, and stable home. That’s why we take every step to make sure each family has gone through a detailed and compassionate screening process—so when you see their profile, you know they’re truly ready to provide the kind of life you hope for your child. Every family we show you is prepared, committed, and deeply grateful for the chance to grow their family through adoption.
What You’ll Find in Family Profiles
Choosing a family for your baby is one of the most meaningful decisions you’ll ever make. That’s why we don’t just show you names or checklists—we help you truly get to know who these hopeful parents are. Our goal is to give you a full, heartfelt picture of what life might look like for your child in each home, so you can feel confident and peaceful about the choice you make.
Each adoptive family profile includes:
- Photos and videos of their life, home, pets, and loved ones
- Stories and messages about why they want to adopt and what they dream for their family
- Details about their daily lives, values, and parenting styles
You’ll get the chance to truly imagine what your child’s life could be like in each home. If you'd like to see what this really looks like, read real open adoption stories from birth mothers and families who have walked this path.
You can explore these families however feels most comfortable to you—whether that’s with the caring guidance of an adoption specialist, by browsing profiles on your own at your own pace, or a combination of both. It’s completely up to you.
No matter how you decide to look, we’ll support you the whole way—and you’ll always be the one making the choices.
Helping You Find the Right Match
We’re here to make this journey as smooth, supportive, and empowering as possible for you. You start by sharing what matters most to you—your hopes, your concerns, and what you’re looking for in a family. From there, we thoughtfully present families who reflect your vision for your child’s future. You also decide what kind of relationship you want with the adoptive family—some birth parents choose open adoption, others prefer less contact. There’s absolutely no pressure; it’s all about what feels right for you.
You deserve to be in control of this experience. Whether you want lots of contact or just want to choose and step back, we’re here for you. You don’t have to go through this alone. We’ll walk beside you every step of the way.
There’s a Family Out There Already Loving Your Baby
Right now, there are families—maybe even just a few miles from you—who are dreaming of the chance to love and raise a child. They’re ready. They’re excited. And they already care deeply about you and your baby.
You also deserve support right now. If you’re facing financial stress, you may be eligible for help with pregnancy-related living expenses, medical costs, rent, groceries, and more. We’re here to make sure you feel stable and supported while making this decision.
You have the strength to make a life-changing decision. And you don’t have to give up what matters to you to do it. We’ll help you make a plan that feels right.
Let us help you take this next step with confidence, clarity, and full support.
Start exploring adoptive family profiles today
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