In this episode I have a great conversation with Shawn Kane – who is an adoptive dad and the Executive Director of American Adoptions, which is a full service adoption agency that works with adoptive couples and birthparents nationwide.

They are one of the largest domestic adoption agencies in the U.S. – and they complete more than 300 domestic adoptions every year. 99% of the adoptions are healthy newborns.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

* Shawn’s story of how he and his wife recently adopted their child.

* Open adoption – what it means and some practical advice for those who are unsure if they want an open adoption.

* What makes American Adoptions different than other agencies.

* What the average wait time is for couples who work with American Adoptions.

* What an adoption video profile is and how it can benefit you.

* And MUCH MORE!

Links discussed in the show:

* AmericanAdoptions.com

* AmericanAdoptionsBlog.com

* American adoptions has a birthmother scholarship program that helps pay for college or other school tuition and books.

* InfantAdoptionGuide.com/4 National Adoption Agencies – blog post about 4 adoption agencies that work with families from all over the U.S.

* Infantadoptionguide.com/AdoptionAgencies – learn more about adoption agencies.

* The Infant Adoption Guide Podcast on iTunes.

What makes American Adoptions different than other agencies: 

* Families can set an adoption budget so that they will only be matched with a birth mother whose needs do not exceed their adoption budget. 

* If a birth mother changes her mind and decides not to pursue an adoption plan, American Adoptions offers a limited financial risk program, which covers families who have already paid medical, legal or living expenses before the disruption.

* Unique and personal adoption print and video profiles that help families get matched faster & with less risk for disruption.

* Click here to learn more about why families choose American Adoptions. 

For information regarding services or to request an adoption information kit, click here or you can contact them at 1-800-ADOPTION or email [email protected].

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