Domestic Adoption

Domestic adoption can be ideal for families who want to adopt a newborn baby here in the US. Our goals are to help families grow through adoption, to find loving homes for babies, and to support and honor pregnant women and their partners who choose adoption in the face of an unplanned pregnancy.

If you are interested in adopting domestically, we will work with you every step of the way, from the home study process to creating a family profile to bringing your new baby home.

We have over thirty years experience providing ethical, caring, personalized domestic adoption services. We are committed to high standards of service and to supporting all parties involved. Most of all, we will rejoice with you as your family grows through adoption when you welcome a new baby into your home.

MAPS Domestic Program

We work closely and compassionately with birthparents in Maine or Massachusetts (and occasionally in other states) who have decided to make an adoption plan. We provide services and support to these birthparents throughout the process. In making the decision to proceed with adoption, they are seeking families who are waiting to love and cherish a baby. MAPS will work with you and the birthparent(s) to create an adoption plan sensitive to and respectful of everyone involved.

Our MAPS Domestic Program is currently seeking families open to a baby of any race or ethnic background. We are especially in need of families open to birthparent history of mental illness and/or drug or alcohol use and those interested in adopting a minority child.

Occasionally, MAPS works with birthmothers outside of Maine and Massachusetts who are seeking families hoping to adopt minority babies. In these cases, MAPS provides comprehensive case management to ensure birthparent services in the home state, including the option of counseling as well as necessary legal counsel. This scenario is ideal for families who are open to and comfortable with out-of-state travel.

At A Glance: MAPS Domestic Infant Program

For adoptions within ME or MA

Parent Requirements: Requirements are flexible. Singles, married couples and same sex couples accepted.

Children: Newborns of varying racial/ethnic backgrounds.

Waiting Time: Current average wait is about 2-18 months from time of family profile submission.

Travel: Travel is typically within Maine or Massachusetts.

For adoptions in other states

Children: Healthy African-American or biracial newborns.

Waiting Time: Generally 6-12 months from time of family profile submission.

Travel: Required travel to placing state in U.S. Travel time averages two weeks in state where baby is born.

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Domestic National Program

We also offer a nationwide adoption program that increases visibility for adoptive families waiting to adopt.

This program helps match families seeking to adopt healthy Caucasian infants with birthparents from all over the U.S. Once the match is made, MAPS provides comprehensive case management to help ensure a successful adoption, including the coordination of necessary legal counsel.

This program is currently open to families interested in adopting healthy Caucasian infants from the United States. Travel is required along with adherence to ICPC (Interstate Compact on Child Placement) procedures. Families must use MAPS for home study services.

At A Glance: Domestic National Program

Children Available: Healthy Caucasian newborns

Waiting Time: Average wait for childless couples is 9-12 months. For parenting couples, wait time is typically12-16 months.

Travel: Required travel to placing state in U.S. Travel time averages two weeks in state where baby is born.

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MAPS MAY ALSO ASSIST YOU IN YOUR IDENTIFIED OR PRIVATE ADOPTION PROCESS

Identified Adoption

You may identify a birthmother on your own and then complete your adoption through MAPS. You benefit from the expertise of our staff, and the birthparents receive the counseling services that are so crucial to their well-being and a successful placement. We will also be there to support you, the adoptive parents, throughout the process. If you complete your adoption through an attorney, MAPS can provide you with adoption education classes, home study, and post-placement services.

Private Adoption

If you are adopting through an attorney, MAPS can conduct your home study and provide adoption education classes. We will also provide post-placement supervision, which is required by the court to finalize your adoption.

Your MAPS Domestic Program Coordinators

Stacey Dudley, BA, has been a part of our adoption team for ten years. During that time she started our Ukraine program, coordinated adoptions from Ecuador, and supervised home studies and other adoption services, but she is best known to our adoptive families for her many years in our Russia program. Her travels for MAPS have included numerous trips to Russia, India and China.
E-mail: staceyd@maps-worldwide.org
Phone: (207) 775-4101

Sarah Groff, BA
Sarah graduated from Boston College with a BA in Human Development. Her professional experience includes mentoring children in the Boston Public School System and assisting refugee families through the International Rescue Committee. While completing her degree, Sarah served as an intern here at MAPS several years ago, assisting staff and families in our Russia program.
E-mail: sarahg@maps-worldwide.org
Phone: (207) 775-4101

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