Independent Adoption Center

Recent Adoption Questions

Are there laws that prohibit same sex couples from adopting?

LGBT families cannot adopt in Mississippi or Utah under any circumstances. Both of these states ban all adoptions by LGBT families. Many other states ban LGBT couples from adopting, but do allow LGBT...

How do birthparent expenses work?

Seventy percent of birthmothers have expenses that are $3,000 or lower. The other 30% have expenses that are higher than $3,000. It rarely to almost never happens that a birthmother does not have private...

Are fees based on the race of the baby?

Our fees are on a sliding scale based on the gross income of the adopting family. The race of the baby does not impact the IAC's fees. For more information see our page on adoption costs. At IAC we believe...

Does North Carolina Amendment 1 affect LGBT adoption?

Amendment One in North Carolina only impacts the legality of marriage between same sex couples in North Carolina. It has no impact on adoption. The laws in North Carolina allow LGBT individuals to adopt,...

Will our HIV positive status prevent us from adopting?

In general, an HIV positive status will not prevent someone from adopting. This is considered a chronic but treatable condition. You would need a letter from your doctor documenting your diagnosis and...

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