Contact a licensed adoption attorney or agency immediately
Choose a domestic infant adoption path if speed is the priority
Get approved for a home study as early as possible
Complete background checks, fingerprints, and required paperwork quickly
Prepare financial documents and references in advance
Be open to a wider range of birth-parent preferences
Consider adopting through an agency with an active newborn match list
Register with multiple reputable agencies if allowed
Respond to match opportunities immediately
Keep your profile simple, clear, and ready to share
Be flexible about hospital location, timing, and placement arrangements
Ask about expectant-mother matching and pre-birth placement options
Stay current on state adoption laws and waiting periods
Avoid delays by promptly signing all legal documents
Keep travel plans flexible in case of out-of-state placement
Prepare the nursery and essentials before placement
Maintain constant communication with your attorney or agency
Use only ethical, legal adoption channels
Be ready for post-placement supervision and finalization requirements