Adoption in Arizona

If you're pregnant in Arizona and unsure about your next step, Premier Adoption Agency is here to help, with no pressure and no cost to you. We've supported expectant mothers since 1999, and our Arizona adoption specialists are available 24 hours a day by phone at 1-800-876-0187 or by text at 702-475-4904.

Whether you're in the Greater Phoenix area, including Scottsdale, Mesa, Glendale, Peoria and Surprise, or in Tucson, Flagstaff, Yuma, Sedona, Bullhead City, Kingman or another town, this page explains how adoption in Arizona works and how we can help.

 

A licensed Arizona adoption agency

Premier Adoption is licensed in Arizona (license #87063836), with an office in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area at 11201 N. Tatum Blvd., Suite 300. You don't have to come to our office, though. Our local team can meet you at home, at a doctor's appointment, or at the hospital, anywhere in Arizona.

We're a small, caring agency, not a national call center. When you reach out, you'll be connected with an adoption specialist who knows Arizona hospitals and Arizona adoption law.

 

Your private, custom adoption plan

Adoption in Arizona today is built around you. With Premier, you make the decisions:

• Choose the adoptive family. Look through profiles of carefully screened families and choose the one that feels right. You can meet them first if you'd like.
• Choose the relationship you want. Open adoption with visits and texts, letters and photos, or more privacy. It's your plan.
• Plan your hospital experience. Decide who is with you, how much time you spend with your baby, and what you want those days to look like.
• Keep your options open. Making a plan doesn't commit you. You can decide to parent at any time before you sign consent.

 

 

Free support for expectant mothers in Arizona

All of our services for expectant mothers are free and confidential:

• 24/7 support from an adoption specialist, by phone or text.
• Help with pregnancy-related living expenses, like rent, utilities, food and transportation, as Arizona law allows.
• Help with medical care, including finding a doctor and making sure your medical bills are covered if you don't have insurance.
• Legal guidance at no cost to you, so you understand each step and every document.
• Counseling and support after placement, for as long as you need it.
• Connection with a birth mother who has made an adoption plan herself, if you'd like.

 

 

It's not too late

You can reach out at any point in your pregnancy, even if you're in labor or your baby has already been born. If you're at an Arizona hospital right now, call 1-800-876-0187 or text 702-475-4904. Our team can come to you.

 

How adoption in Arizona works

1. Reach out

Call or text us, or fill out our short form. You can ask questions anonymously.

2. Learn your options

Your adoption specialist will walk you through all of your options, including parenting resources, and answer your questions about adoption in Arizona.

3. Make your plan

If you choose adoption, you'll pick a family, decide on contact after placement, and create a hospital plan. We'll help with practical needs during your pregnancy.

4. Placement

After your baby is born, you'll sign consent only if you still feel adoption is right. Arizona law requires a waiting period: a birth mother can't sign consent until at least 72 hours after the birth.

5. After placement

We help with letters, photos, visits or other contact you've agreed on, and we offer ongoing counseling and support.

 

Arizona adoption laws: what expectant mothers should know

• 72-hour waiting period: In Arizona, a birth mother's consent to adoption can't be signed until 72 hours after the baby's birth.
• Consent is final: Once signed, consent in Arizona generally can't be withdrawn except in limited cases such as fraud or duress. Your adoption specialist will make sure you're ready before you sign.
• Birth fathers: Arizona has a putative father registry, and a birth father has a limited time to establish his rights. We'll explain how this applies to you, whether or not he's involved.
• Expenses: Arizona allows reasonable, pregnancy-related expenses to be paid and reviewed by the court.

 

Want more detail? Read our guide to Arizona adoption laws for birth mothers.

 

Choosing an adoption agency in Arizona

Not every adoption agency works the same way. Before you decide who to work with, it's okay to ask questions. Here are a few we suggest asking any adoption agency in Arizona, including us:

• Are you licensed in Arizona? A licensed agency must meet state standards and is accountable to the state.
• Will I work with someone local? Some agencies are national call centers. A local adoption specialist can meet you in person and be at the hospital with you.
• What support do you offer after placement? Good agencies don't disappear after the baby is born. Ask about counseling, support groups and help with ongoing contact.
• How do you screen adoptive families? Ask about background checks, home studies and references.
• Can I change my mind? The honest answer is yes, up until you sign consent. An agency that pressures you is not the right fit.
• What help is available while I'm pregnant? Ask what living and medical expenses can be covered under Arizona law.

 

At Premier, we're glad to answer all of these questions and any others you have. You deserve to feel comfortable and respected by the people helping you.

 

How you might be feeling

It's normal to feel scared, overwhelmed, sad, or even relieved when you think about adoption. Many women tell us they worry about what family or friends will think, or whether they'll regret their choice. You can share these feelings with your adoption specialist, and you can connect with a birth mother who has been where you are. There are no wrong feelings, and you never have to go through this alone.

 

Why women across Arizona choose Premier

• Since 1999, helping women with unexpected pregnancies.
• Licensed in Arizona, Nevada and Utah, with local team members.
• No pressure, ever. You're in control of every decision.
• Thoroughly screened families, with background checks, home studies, financial screening, medical clearances and references.
• Support that continues long after placement.

 

Read stories from birth mothers, or learn more about how adoption works.

 

Frequently asked questions about adoption in Arizona

Is it free to place my baby for adoption in Arizona? Yes. Our services are always free for expectant mothers.

How long do I have to decide? As long as you need. Even after your baby is born, Arizona law gives you at least 72 hours before you can sign.

Can I pick the family? Yes. You choose your baby's family and the kind of relationship you want with them.

Do I have to go to court? Birth mothers usually don't need to go to court for an Arizona adoption.

Is my information private? Yes. Everything you share with us is kept confidential.

 

Hoping to adopt in Arizona?

Families hoping to adopt in Arizona can learn about our home study and domestic adoption services on our adoptive parents page.

 

Get free, confidential help today

Call 1-800-876-0187 or text 702-475-4904 any time, or send us a message. An Arizona adoption specialist will help you understand your options, with no pressure and no obligation.