How Fast Can I Place My Baby for Adoption?

If you’re in a crisis or nearing your due date and thinking about adoption, your biggest question might be:

“Can I do this quickly?”
“Is it too late?”
“How fast can I find a family and make a plan?”

Whether you’re in labor, have just given birth, or are at home with your baby, the answer is: yes — adoption can happen quickly when done the right way.

At Adoption Network Law Center (ANLC), we help birth mothers across the country place their babies safely, legally, and compassionately — sometimes within 24 to 48 hours.

Here’s how emergency adoption works — and how you’ll be supported every step of the way.

Is Emergency Adoption Really an Option?

Yes. We help women every day who are:

Giving birth without an adoption plan
Still in the hospital
Taking their baby home but feeling overwhelmed
In unsafe, unstable, or unsupported situations
Needing privacy and immediate legal protection

You can reach out right now, and we’ll respond — day or night.

How Fast Can the Process Move?

With ANLC, it’s possible to:

Speak with an adoption advisor immediately
View waiting families within minutes of your call
Have a family travel to your location — often the same day
Complete legal paperwork with our team in the hospital or shortly after
Place your baby directly with the family you choose (not foster care)

Every situation is different, but most placements happen within 1 to 3 days once you decide to move forward.

Do I Still Get to Choose the Family?

Absolutely. Even in urgent situations, you’ll have the ability to:

Review adoptive parent profiles
Choose based on your values and preferences
Decide whether to speak or meet with the family (optional)
Have a say in the type of adoption (open, semi-open, or closed)

You’re in control — even when things move quickly.

What Kind of Support Can I Get?

We offer:

Help creating a hospital or placement plan
Legal assistance at no cost to you
Confidential counseling referrals
Support with pregnancy-related expenses (where allowed by law)
Guidance before, during, and after placement

Our team is experienced with fast-moving situations and will ensure everything is handled ethically and legally, without adding more stress to your plate.