How to Give a Baby Up for Adoption in Nevada
Choosing adoption can create a lifetime of love and opportunity. Find out how to give a baby up for adoption in Nevada here.
Making an adoption plan is never easy—but it can be the most loving and life-changing decision you ever make. If you’re considering giving your baby up for adoption in Nevada, this guide will help you understand your options, your rights, and how to access the support you deserve.
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“Honestly, just sit down and think about the best interest of your child,” said Julia, a birth mother. “You’re going to contemplate the decision a hundred times but, at the end of the day, you’re going to know what’s right for you and what’s right for your child.”
Adoption Agencies in Nevada: Why Work with One?
Working with a licensed adoption agency ensures your rights are protected, your plan is legally sound, and that you receive comprehensive emotional and financial support—all at no cost to you.
What Does an Adoption Agency Do?
Private Adoption Agencies Near Me in Nevada
Here are some licensed private adoption agencies that serve women throughout Nevada. These agencies offer free, confidential services and will walk with you through every step of your adoption journey.
- American Adoptions (Serving all of Nevada)
- Adoption Choices of Nevada (Las Vegas and Reno)
- Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada (Las Vegas)
- Family Connections Christian Adoptions (Statewide services from neighboring California)
Learn more about private adoption agencies
Free Adoption Services for Pregnant Women in Nevada: How Agencies Can Help
You will never pay to place your baby for adoption. Through a licensed agency, you’ll have access to services like:
How to Give a Baby Up for Adoption in Nevada: 5 Steps
Step 1. Find a Licensed Adoption Agency
This is your first and most important decision. Agencies provide legal, emotional, and logistical support every step of the way.
Step 2. Create Your Personalized Adoption Plan
You decide how your adoption looks—whether open, semi-open, or closed. Your adoption professional helps build your plan around your wishes.
Step 3. Choose an Adoptive Family
You’ll view profiles and videos to find a family that fits your vision. There’s no rush—you choose when and who.
Browse Adoptive Family Profiles
Step 4. Prepare for Delivery
Your agency will help you create a hospital plan, so you feel supported, not stressed, on delivery day.
Step 5. Post-Placement Support & Contact
Your journey doesn’t end at placement. Agencies provide continued counseling and help you stay in touch with the adoptive family if you choose open adoption.
Can I Give May Baby Up for Adoption After Birth in Nevada?
Yes, you can. Whether you gave birth months or weeks ago, or you’re still in the hospital, adoption is still an option. Licensed agencies are prepared to help you immediately with an adoption plan that respects your situation.
Are There Adoption Agencies That Pay Birth Mothers in Nevada?
You cannot be “paid” to place your baby for adoption, but licensed agencies can provide financial support for expenses like rent, groceries, transportation, maternity clothes, and more during your pregnancy.
Nevada law allows adoptive families to help with these living expenses through your agency.
How Adoption Opens the Door to the Best Life for Your Baby
Adoption is not giving up—it’s giving more. When you choose adoption, you’re choosing:
- A stable, loving home for your baby
- Parents who are emotionally and financially ready
- The opportunity to stay connected through open adoption
- A future full of possibility
Learn more about the benefits of adoption
Finding the Right Adoptive Family in Nevada
Every family waiting to adopt has been thoroughly screened and approved. You get to:
- Choose the family
- Speak with them before deciding
- Build a relationship (if you choose open adoption)
See Available Families
Watch Real Family Stories
Do I Have to Work With the Baby’s Father?
In Nevada, the birth father’s consent may be needed depending on your situation. Your agency will guide you through these laws and help you navigate relationships, rights, and communication.
Adoption Hospital Plans: What to Expect During Delivery
You’ll work with your adoption professional to create a hospital plan that outlines:
- Who will be in the room
- Time with your baby
- When the adoptive family will meet the baby
What’s in an Adoption Birth Plan
What Happens After Adoption?
You’re not forgotten after placement. Agencies offer:
- Post-placement counseling
- Options for open/semi-open adoption contact
- Continued support as you heal and grow
You Are Never Giving Up – You Are Choosing Love
Choosing adoption is one of the most selfless, loving decisions you can make for your baby. You’re not “giving up”—you’re choosing the best life possible for your child.