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Adoption By Numbers

In their 2022 report, “Adoption by the Numbers,” the National Council for Adoption shared information regarding adoption trends in the United States. The report is based on historical adoption trends as well as data from 2019 and 2020 (the most recent years that comprehensive data was available). According to the report: “It was estimated that 115,353 children were adopted in the U.S. in 2019. Public adoptions made up about 57%

We’ve Moved!

Since our founding in 2012, Forever Bound Adoption’s offices have been located in Morgan, Utah. Recently, we moved to a new office space in South Ogden, Utah. Conveniently, although our physical address has changed, our phone number and the email addresses you have always used to contact our staff remain the same. Should you ever have questions or need assistance, you can call or text us at (801) 821-1354.

How are Adoptive Couples Screened?

As you’ve considered all of your options for an unplanned pregnancy, you might have searched, “How can I put my baby up for adoption?” Once you’ve decided to place your baby for adoption, the most important decision you’ll make is which adoptive family is best suited to raise them. There are many factors to consider when choosing an adoptive family. We know you have concerns

Is There Any Cost to Me to Put My Baby Up for Adoption?

Often, birth mothers exploring the possibility of giving their babies up for adoption wonder if there are any costs to them for the adoption-related services they receive. The simple answer to this question is, “No.” Birth parents are not required to pay any of the expenses associated with placing their babies for adoption. At Forever Bound Adoption, a local adoption agency licensed in Utah and Idaho,

Adopting a Child with Prenatal Exposure

When families are looking to adopt a child in Utah or adopt a child in Idaho, it is important to consider whether or not they are willing and capable of caring for a child with prenatal exposure.  Prenatal Exposure means that the child has been exposed during pregnancy to alcohol, tobacco, narcotics, or other drugs.  In making this decision, adoptive parents need to understand what

Giving Tuesday

To Make a Donation, Visit These Sites: United For Adoption: https://unitedforadoption.org/product/donate-to-ufa/ Fred. M. Riley Foundation: https://saferdownstream.org/donations/donate-to-the-fred-m-riley-foundation/

Why It Is Important for Adoptive Couples to Follow Legislation Regarding Adoption

Older Children and Foster Care

Did you know that as of 2017 there were 442,995 children in the foster care system? Of that number, 19,945 aged out. Older children in foster care are less likely to be adopted and more likely to age out. Aging out means that the children in foster care between 18-21 years of age no longer have resources from the state and are no longer in contact with their