Here’s a closer look at some of the previously mentioned qualities/characteristics that you may be looking for in a prospective family.

How important to me is it that my baby be raised in a two parent family? For some expectant mothers, not being able to provide a stable father is one of the main reasons for placing their baby in an adoption agreement. But for others, a single parent placement may be suitable if the parent can completely provide for the child.

Is it important to me that my baby have a stay at home parent? Again for some young mothers choosing adoption, this is may be very important to them as it is another thing they can not give them. And for others, a stay at home parent is not quite as important. Some expectant mothers may have longed for a stay at home Mom growing up and may want their child to have a stay at home Mom.

Do I want my baby to be an only child or do I want him or her to have siblings? This question is a little trickier for one cannot predict the future. An adoptive family could have plans to adopt another child after yours and then for different reasons, it might not happen. Or they might only be planning on having one child and then circumstances could change. But there are some women who want to place their child with a family who does not have any children yet, maybe because they were the first and they want their child to be the first too. Yet, to others this might not be as important.

Is religion a factor? For some expectant mothers religion is very important. If you were raised a devout Catholic, it might be important to you that your baby be raised by a family that is also Catholic. You may want your child to grow up with the same customs and traditions that you had as a child. To others, a loving environment is more important, and religion does not become an issue.

A few more things to think about: Do you want a very open adoption with the ability to visit anytime? Or would prefer a scheduled visit once a year? Or do you think visits might be too tough for you to handle and that pictures and updates would simply be the best thing for you?

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