Facts about adoption

A mom choosing adoption for her child makes the decision in order to provide the child with a stable, loving, two parent home.

Birthparents are involved in the entire process - from choosing the family to deciding on contact after placement.

Over 2 million couples are currently waiting to adopt a baby.

There are over 10 million couples who would be interested in adopting an infant if they felt they had a realistic prospect of doing so.

Less than 1% of all crisis pregnancies end with an adoption plan.

Learn more:

• Consider the similarities and differences between abortion and adoption.