Adoptive Parents
A Angel Adoptions is always seeking applicants for our adoption program. You may be undergoing infertility treatment or you may be at the point where you’re ready to move forward with your adoption journey. The adoption process is often very different from the way it is portrayed in the media, movies, and talk shows, etc. It is always helpful to have a licensed agency guide you through the adoption process.
One of the best places to begin educating yourself on the adoption process is to read adoption related books. We recommend Raising Adopted Children by Lois Ruskai Melina, Dear Birthmother, Thank You for Our Baby(3rd Revised Edition) by Kathleen Silber and Phyllis Speedlin, The Open Adoption Experience by Lois Ruskai Melina and Sharon Kaplan Roszia, and Inside Transracial Adoption by Gail Steinberg and Beth Hall.
The majority of adoptions today involve varying degrees of openness. Initially, many adoptive couples have a lot of fears about openness in adoption. Through education and talking to others who have experienced openness themselves, most fears can be dispelled. We are happy to share a reference list of adoptive couples for you to contact. Many birth mothers want to meet you and have contact during the pregnancy. Post-birth, most birth mothers request letters and photographs throughout the years. Many birth mothers want ongoing direct contact (within boundaries) with you and the child.
We accept adoptive applicants, case by case, from within and outside the state of Alabama.
For additional information, please call 205-621-0316.
Services provided to adoptive parents:
- Adoption education, including legal issues, openness in adoption and talking to your child about adoption
- Adoption home studies
- Adoptive placements
- Post-placement visits and reports
- Julie (Birth Mother) My name is Julie and over 20 years ago. I made the hardest decision to place my baby for adoption. I was in a horrible marriage that was abusive and I knew I had to make a change. Mrs Suzanne with A Angel Adoptions was my first place I came across. There was a knowing that this was who I needed to use.
I don’t remember the call to the agency but I do remember meeting Suzanne. She walked in my hospital room and immediately peace entered the room with her. When I chose adoption A Angel Adoptions did physical scrapbooks. So I looked through I believe three and when I opened the one of the family I chose for my daughter I knew without a doubt that they were the family for her. They had adopted two little boys, they both worked in the medical field, the were believers (which was super important to me) and they just were amazing.
Mrs Suzanne asked me what kind of adoption I wanted and she explained each kind in detail. I chose an open adoption because in my heart I wanted to know throughout the years that this precious little girl was safe happy and healthy. Mrs Suzanne set up for me to meet the adoptive parents to make sure they were a good fit and to make sure I was at ease and at peace with my decision.
The day I met this amazing precious couple was the most beautiful time. The dad was soft spoken and kind and gentle and the mom was s sweet precious loving. They loved on me, prayed over me, answered any questions I had and talked to me for as long as I needed. The day came to hand over this precious little angel that bonded two families together and it was so hard. However they allowed me to hold her and pray over her. They let me know what her first and middle name would be. They prayed over me and hugged me.
Now let me tell you thru this process Suzanne stayed right with me as much as I needed her two. She was at the hospital countless hours holding my hand, praying with me, talking with me and we even shared some laughs. Suzanne truly was my angel thru this entire process and idk how I would’ve done it without her. Through the years I lost contact with the agency but anytime I’d call Suzanne would get on the phone with me like there’d been no lapse in time. Never one ounce of judgement. Never one ounce of condemnation and she never made me feel less than. In fact she did the exact opposite. She always makes me feel heard, important and loved. She listens without judgement and loves without limits.
If you’re reading this it’s probably because you’re considering adoption or you’re an adopted child or adult. So let me address some things.
1. Birth Parents: you’re not less than and this decision doesn’t make you a worthless parent. Instead it makes you a parent that wants what’s best for their child and it speaks volumes about you that you admit that right now you’re unable to provide the best for your child. This moment doesn’t have to define you however allow it to be a defining moment. Let it be the moment where you turn your life around and defy all the odds. Above all else know you’re loved and God didn’t create you to be less than. So rise above, step out of the lies that go thru your mind or that others say and know that you’re strong, brave, courageous, and loved beyond measure.
2. Adoptive Parents: You’re the unsung hero’s. You’re the hope that so many birth families have lost. You’re the ones who not only change a child’s life but you also change the lives of their birth parents. You are saving lives daily by making a choice to open your hearts to a precious little child. Don’t lessen yourselves for anything. Love those birth parents. Don’t be afraid to hug them, pray with them, encourage them and keep them covered in prayer
3. Last but most definitely not least Adoptees: you ARE the reason we are all here. You are loved so much more than you can even imagine. Contour realize how special you are? You’re so special that God knitted you together in your mothers womb and then your birth parents chose to do the most selfless act by allowing another family to have the opportunity of raising you. The decision to allow you to be adopted wasn’t easy and there have been many tears shed from all sides over you. However allow this to make you know even more your worth. Let this not make you bitter but instead make you better and don’t you EVER allow anyone to make you feel less than for being an adoptee. Because your adopted parents looked all over the world and out of the millions of kids they chose YOU!!!!! That makes you extra special and priceless gem.
Thank you for reading my story and for allowing me the opportunity to give you some hope and clarity in your decision. May God bless all of you and remember you’re loved without limits.read moreread lessJulie3/17/2026 - We had a wonderful experience with A Angel Adoption. This was our first adoption and they helped us throughout the process. We had previously seen potential matches from other agencies and felt that A Angel Adoption was truly invested in the child, birth mother/birth family and adoptive family. Communication was great. We would not hesitate to use them again.read moreread lessWhitney Irwin1/08/2026
- We had the absolute best experience with A Angel Adoptions. Suzanne and Emily were amazing. So kind, caring, and truly supportive of both the adoptive and birth families. They were incredibly organized, honest, and on top of every piece of paperwork and communication throughout the process.
When we were presented to our daughter’s birth family, Suzanne and Emily did such a wonderful job guiding them with care and helping them thoughtfully consider what family would be the best match. It was clear they take this responsibility very seriously.
We now have an open line of communication with our birth family and have fully lived up to our promises, which is something Suzanne and Emily care deeply about when matching families. Suzanne also does an excellent job making sure adoptive families are genuine and ready to honor their commitments.
They were truly amazing to work with, and we would 100000% recommend A Angel Adoptions to anyone considering adoption.read moreread lessHeather10/10/2025 - We had a great experience with using A Angel for our adoption. Adoption is always a stressful time and we really appreciate their helpfulness and offering no financial risk. After losing money in a failed match with a different agency, we had a lot of peace working with them and brought our sweet baby boy home. We're coming up on a year and back in Alabama visiting the birth family now. They really are about making lasting connections and put a lot of care and effort into helping finding the best match for families entering into adoption.read moreread lessKendre Brooke10/05/2025
- Suzanne and Emily helped us through the adoption process in Fall 2024. Adopting from out of state wasn't an issue and the process was seamless with them leading the charge. Absolutely fantastic experience and recommend going to them if you are looking to grow your family!read moreread lessMichael Belcher9/25/2025
- We had an outstanding experience with A Angel Adoptions! After a frustrating time with another agency that was slow to respond and often unprofessional, switching to A Angel was a true relief. Suzanne, Emily, and Kate showed genuine care and compassion for everyone involved in the adoption triad. Their communication, support, and dedication made all the difference throughout our journey.. from paperwork to placement to finalization. We truly couldn’t have asked for a better team to walk alongside us. I would recommend A Angel Adoptions without hesitation, and we absolutely hope to work with them again in the future!read moreread lessAbigail Fabre9/24/2025
- A Angel Adoptions was absolutely amazing to work with! They were SO supportive, encouraging, and with us every step of the way. We felt that they genuinely cared about our little family and were so kind. We cannot thank and recommend A Angel Adoptions enough. Their communication, clarity and flexibility were super helpful and we are grateful to have worked with them!read moreread lessJustin Leary4/21/2025
- We adopted our baby boy through A Angel and we were so glad to have Suzanne, Susan, and Emily to walk us through this journey. We did a lot of research before choosing an agency, and A Angel was by far the best option for us and seemed to be the most ethical and concerned with the needs of the adoptees and their birth families both during and after placement. We felt like everyone cared about us and treated us like family. As our son grows up, we can't wait to share with him the story of how he joined our family and the awesome people who helped make our dreams a reality.read moreread lessAnna Pinyan1/14/2025
- We had an incredible experience working with A Angel Adoptions. Suzanne and her team were so wonderful to work with. We really wanted to partner with an agency that valued the birth mom as they walked alongside the adoptive parents and this agency does just that! We could tell the birth mother we matched with was so loved, taken care of, and given healthy and ethical advice. Suzanne helped walk us through every step of the process and we felt so taken care of in all of it. Would absolutely recommend this agency to others!read moreread lessNatalie Brown9/06/2024
- Our family is so incredibly thankful to have adopted our baby boy through A Angel Adoptions. Everyone was such a pleasure to work with. Suzanne and Emily were quick in their communication, and were extremely helpful and supportive through the whole process. Kate was such a blessing as she cared for our son until we could hold him in our arms. Our son was and still is loved and treasured by their whole team and that makes all the difference. We highly recommend working with them if you’re thinking of adopting.read moreread lessJill H.8/30/2024
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