Adoption in Nevada

If you're pregnant in Nevada and considering your options, Premier Adoption Agency can help, for free, confidentially and without pressure. We were founded in Nevada in 1999, and our adoption specialists are available 24 hours a day by phone at 1-800-876-0187 or by text at 702-475-4904.

This page covers how adoption in Nevada works, the support available to you, and the Nevada laws that affect birth mothers.

 

Nevada's local adoption agency since 1999

Premier Adoption is a licensed Nevada adoption agency (license #125402461) with offices across the state:

• Las Vegas: 3320 Sunrise Ave, Suite 107
• Carson City: 1201 N. Stewart St., Suite 110, serving Reno, Sparks and Northern Nevada
• Mesquite: 840 Pinnacle Ct., #9-A

 

We help women in Las Vegas, Henderson, Reno, Sparks, Carson City, Elko, Pahrump, Mesquite and rural Nevada. Our team can meet you wherever you're comfortable, including at the hospital. If you're in Southern Nevada, see our page on adoption in Las Vegas.

 

Your private, custom adoption plan

Adoption in Nevada with Premier puts you in charge:

• You choose the family from profiles of screened, loving families, and you can meet them first.
• You choose the contact you want after placement: visits, texts, letters and photos, or privacy.
• You make your hospital plan, including who's with you and the time you spend with your baby.
• You can change your mind at any time before you sign consent.

 

 

Free support for expectant mothers in Nevada

All services for expectant mothers are free and confidential:

• 24/7 support by phone or text.
• Help with pregnancy-related living expenses, such as rent, food, utilities and transportation, within what Nevada law allows.
• Medical support, including help finding care and making sure bills are covered if you don't have insurance.
• Legal guidance at no cost to you.
• Counseling after placement, for as long as you need.
• A birth mother mentor, if you'd like to hear from someone who's been there.

 

 

It's never too late

You can contact us at any stage, even at the hospital or after your baby is born. Call 1-800-876-0187 or text 702-475-4904 and our Nevada team can come to you right away.

 

How adoption in Nevada works

1. Reach out

Call, text or send our short form. You can ask questions without sharing your name.

2. Learn your options

Your adoption specialist explains all your choices, including parenting resources, and answers your questions about adoption in Nevada.

3. Make your plan

Choose a family, plan the contact you want, and create a hospital plan. We'll help with practical needs during pregnancy.

4. Placement

After your baby is born, you'll sign consent only if you still feel adoption is right. Nevada requires a waiting period of at least 72 hours after birth.

5. After placement

We help maintain the contact in your plan and continue to support you.

 

Nevada adoption laws for birth mothers

• 72-hour waiting period: In Nevada, a birth mother can't sign consent until at least 72 hours after your baby's birth.
• Consent is final: Once signed, consent in Nevada generally can't be withdrawn, so we make sure you feel ready.
• Birth fathers: Nevada law protects certain rights of birth fathers. Your adoption specialist will explain how they apply to you.
• Expenses: Nevada allows certain pregnancy-related expenses to be paid.

 

Learn more in 5 potential challenges of creating an adoption plan in Nevada and how adoption agencies in Nevada show they truly care.

 

Choosing an adoption agency in Nevada

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 Nevada, including us:

• Are you licensed in Nevada? 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 Nevada 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 Nevada women choose Premier

• Founded in Nevada in 1999, with 27 years of experience.
• Local offices in Las Vegas, Carson City and Mesquite.
• No pressure. You're in control.
• Carefully screened families.
• Support that continues after placement.

 

Read birth mother stories or learn how adoption works.

 

Frequently asked questions about adoption in Nevada

Does adoption cost me anything? No. Our services are always free for expectant mothers.

I live in Reno. Can you help me? Yes. Our Carson City office serves Reno and Northern Nevada, and our team can come to you.

Can I choose the family? Yes. You choose your baby's family and the relationship you want.

Is it too late if my baby is already born? No. Call or text us and we'll come to you.

Will this stay private? Yes. Your information is confidential.

 

Hoping to adopt in Nevada?

Families hoping to adopt in Nevada can visit our adoptive parents page to learn about home studies and our domestic adoption program.

 

Get free, confidential help today

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