adoption statistics

Adoption is forever! Adoption is a lifelong commitment and unification of two families.

Statistics*
The majority of Americans are personally affected by adoption.
6 in 10 Americans have had personal experience with adoption.

37.5% of adoptions are done through private agencies.

Only 2% of unmarried women choose to place their child for adoption.
Only 1% of teen pregnancies result in adoption placements.

Adoptive Parents
Adoption is not the 2nd best! It is a loving way to build a family.

Adoption is permanent, and you are the parents.

Your child will have the benefit of two sets of parents.

Birthparents
Pregnancy is the earliest stage of parenting.
You are a parent to your son or daughter.

Adoption is a parenting plan.
Your choice of adoption was made as a parent;
a parent wants only what is best for their child.

Choosing adoption is an act made by a parent out of love. No decision takes more strength, love, or courage than planning for the future of your child.



Adoptees
An adoptees feeling of adoption is only a reflection of those around them.

Adoptees do feel different, even if they never say so.

Adoption is not too confusing for a child to understand.