​​Who Is Eligible to Adopt?

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Premier Adoption Agency welcomes qualified prospective adoptive parent(s) who are emotionally, financially, and practically prepared to adopt and parent a child through our Outgoing - USA program.  Applicants must demonstrate stability, compassion, and an understanding of the unique circumstances involved in intercountry adoption.

 

We are accepting applications from prospective adoptive parent(s) from the countries of: Canada, Ireland, and the United Kingdom.  We will consider other countries on a case by case basis. 

 

Prospective Parent(s) Readiness Criteria

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To be considered for acceptance into our program, applicants must first be approved to adopt a child in their home country. 

Our agency requires our prospective adoptive parent(s) be open and ready to adopt a child of either sex, any ethnicity, be educated about and prepared for any level of openness post- placement, be financially prepared to pay birth parent pre-birth and post delivery living expenses, and be prepared and ready for the possibility of pre-natal alcohol and/or drugs exposure during pregnancy.  

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Children Eligible for Placement

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Children placed for adoption through our USA - Outgoing Program are done so voluntarily by the child's biological parent(s) or birth parent(s).  These brave and honorable individuals make an adoption plan most often due to instability and the desire for the child to have greater opportunities. Occasionally, we assist in the placement of older children but this type of placement is less common.  

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Our birth parent outreach reflects a broad and diverse population, representing a cross-section of racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds. Each child’s situation is unique, and every placement is guided by what serves the best interest of the child.

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Wait Times

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Adoption timelines can vary greatly due to many variables that are outside our agency's control.  Your adoptive family profile may be chosen the first time it is presented to an expectant parent or it may take many presentations before the right match occurs.  An average wait time for intercountry applicants is 1-2 years.

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Every expectant parent is unique with no universal pattern for what qualities stand out most when choosing an adoptive family. Factors such as age, number of children, ethnicity, appearance, socio-economic background, or religion are all considered differently by each expectant parent. Ultimately, you will be chosen by an expectant parent who feels confident and at peace with the idea of her child being raised in your family.

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The Process

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Step 1: Readiness Survey

Before submitting a formal application, prospective adoptive parent(s) must first complete our Readiness Survey.  Once submitted, you’ll receive an information packet and a detailed fee schedule by email.

This survey helps us understand your family’s adoption goals and determine whether your child preferences are realistic and appropriate for our program.  Adoption is both costly and time-consuming, and we don’t want you to invest time or money if a successful match is unlikely.

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Step 2: Program Invitation & Documentation

If your preferences appear to be a good fit for our program, you will receive an invitation to apply. Once we receive your online application and the $800 nonrefundable application fee, we will request the following documents directly from your adoption agency or Central Authority:

• Your Article 15 letter which serves to confirm your eligibility, suitability, and approval to adopt

• A copy of your approved home study

• Background checks and any other supporting documents

Our team will review your home study to ensure it meets U.S. adoption requirements.

If your application is approved, an Acceptance Letter will be issued to your Central Authority or adoption agency.

Fee Due once your Home Study review is complete: $3,900 - 1st half of Hague Fee

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Step 3: Preferences & Online Family Profile

Next, you will complete additional agency documents to include our Adoptive Parent Preferences Form outlining your preferences.
Our team will assist you in creating your online Family Profile which is available for viewing on our website and shared with expectant parents who are ready to select an adoptive family.

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Step 4: Match & Referral

When your profile is selected by an expectant parent, our team will either contact you, your adoption agency, or Central Authority to provide a child referral containing all available information about the case in order for you to make a decision to accept.  
Your referral contains:

• Social and medical histories

• Available pre-natal records

• Known risk factors such as unknown birth father, drug/alcohol exposure, etc.

• A summary of projected expenses

If you decide to proceed, you agree to accept the referral you are "matched" with the expectant parent(s).

Fees Due at time of "match" and acceptance of the referral:

• File Activation Fee – $7,000

• Reimbursement of prior expectant mother expenses

• Projected living expenses for the remainder of pregnancy

 

Step 5: Communication & Birth Plan

Once the referral is accepted and a match is made, our team facilitates communication (as appropriate) between the prospective adoptive and birth families.
A birth plan is developed and put in writing to specify the expectant mother’s preferences for delivery and during of hospital stay.

A post adoption communication plan (PACA) is agreed upon by all parties and put in writing.

Fees Due 4 weeks before due date:

• $18,000 - Placement Fee *

• $3,900 - 2nd half of Hague Fee*

• $750 - Post Adoption Communication fee* collected on behalf of a 3rd party to provide electronic communication (Child Connect)

*These funds are held in a reserve account until after the birth mother signs her relinquishment of consent documents after the baby's delivery.  If the birth mother decides against signing documents making adoption possible, these fees are refunded back to the prospective adoptive parent(s) in addition to any pre-paid living expenses not paid out.

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Step 6: Placement

After the birth mother’s relinquishment is signed, funds held in reserve are released to the agency, and placement documents are signed between you and Premier Adoption Agency which outline the physical and shared legal responsibilities for the baby until the adoption is legally final.

The finalization of your adoption depends on the state in which the baby is born.
In Utah and Nevada, non-resident families may finalize their adoption approximately six months after placement.
In contrast, Arizona law does not allow non-residents to finalize an adoption within their state.

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Costs

Our detailed Fee Schedule is found here.​

 

Adoption is one of the most meaningful and rewarding journeys a family can take. While the process can feel complex, our skilled adoption team is here to guide you every step of the way with honesty, compassion, and clear information about what to expect.

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