Our Process

Most families find that an agency handles the paperwork, but leaves them to navigate the most high-stakes decisions alone. Our process provides the active strategy, clinical vetting, and 1:1 advocacy you need to move from "waiting" to "matched" with confidence.

Why Families Work With Us

Trusted Connections & Support

We connect you with agencies and attorneys in states where birth parents cannot revoke consent. Our network becomes yours, giving you guidance and protection every step of the way.

Profiles That Shine

Creating your Personal Profile can feel overwhelming, but we make it simple and meaningful — designed to truly connect with the right prospective birth mother. This is a key part of our services and an important step in your adoption journey.

Experience That Protects You

With years of adoption experience, we provide:

  • Risk assessment & insider insight

  • Advocacy when questions or challenges arise

  • Guidance to avoid common mistakes, helping your adoption move faster

A Plan Just for You

Every family is unique. We create a custom plan tailored to your comfort level, timeline, and dreams — supporting you from start to finish.

We Only Work for You

We never accept referral fees. Our focus is entirely on helping your family connect with the right professionals and make your adoption dream a reality.

Faster Placements Than You Imagined

Most of our families adopt more quickly than they thought possible. We guide you past common obstacles and keep your journey moving forward.

From Start to Home: Complete Adoption Support Program

Our Complete Adoption Support Program is designed to move you from "starting" to "parenting" with total confidence. We don’t just give you a list; we walk the path with you for an entire year, providing the training and real-time advocacy needed to navigate the high-stakes world of domestic adoption.

Step 1: The Strategic Onboarding & Case Audit

Before our first 1:1 intensive, we perform a diagnostic audit and provide you with our proprietary training series. We ensure your foundation is flawless before you spend a dollar on agency fees.

  • The Accelerated Adoption Masterclass: Access to 3+ hours of expert audio training. This deep-dive series builds your "Adoption IQ," covering advanced risk mitigation, proactive networking, and the psychology of birth-parent interactions.

  • The Diagnostic Case Audit: Lindsay performs a pre-session review of your home study and preferences to identify hidden "bottlenecks" stalling your journey.

Step 2: The National Launch & Multi-Agency Strategy

In our first 1:1 Strategy Intensive, we move beyond "local" waitlists. We train you on our proactive methodology and activate your search across the country.

  • The Multi-Agency Network: Access to our curated, vetted network of national attorneys and agencies—the professionals we trust to prioritize our families.

  • Search Strategy Training: We map out your custom path for engaging multiple professionals simultaneously to 10x your profile's visibility.

  • The Strategic Archive: You receive a full recording of this session to serve as your custom step-by-step execution plan.

Step 3: Real-Time Advocacy & Clinical Vetting

When a "situation" arises, you are never alone. We act as your private filter, helping you look past the emotion to evaluate the medical, legal, and financial realities of every potential match.

  • Lead Vetting & Risk Analysis: We help you decode prenatal records and social histories in real-time before you commit your heart or your finances.

  • Budget Transparency: We audit agency fees and birth-mother expenses to prevent financial exploitation.

  • Direct Access Mentorship: Priority access to Lindsay for tactical advice when an opportunity moves quickly—day or night.

Step 4: Placement Concierge & Finalization Support

Our partnership intensifies as you reach the finish line. We provide the logistical and emotional oversight needed for the final transition into parenthood.

  • Hospital & ICPC Navigation: Professional guidance through hospital protocols and the complex legal requirements of traveling across state lines.

  • Legal & Finalization Oversight: We stay in your corner through the revocation period and the legal finalization of your adoption.

  • 12 Months of Priority Support: 365 days of expert advocacy, ensuring you reach the nursery with your peace of mind intact.

  • "Now that we are settling in, I just wanted to reach out and share my gratitude for you. You were an anchor throughout this and a huge help to process and get feedback when we needed it. We are so glad we found you and through you get the true joy of parenting Theodore. I cannot express my gratitude and have shared your information with other families interested in pursuing adoption."

    Katelyn & Brendan, NC

  • "The profile creation and agency selection processes are very overwhelming. Having the support of The Adoption Consultancy was priceless."

    Tony & Jonny, IA

  • " We cannot thank you enough for the time and energy you put into our adoption. As we write this with little Henry sleeping in our arms, we cannot feel more grateful and appreciative to you and your team. We were sitting in this same exact spot filling out applications/paperwork/documents just a year ago, and to now be writing this with Henry in our arms puts tears in our eyes. Thank GOD for Tony & Roger for sending us that DM on Instagram telling us about The Adoption Consultancy. We hope the numerous messages/call/texts we send people telling them about your services will mean that you will continue to do the wonderful work that you do to bless families with the greatest gift of their lives."

    Shane & Taylor, MN

  • "I always highly recommend [The Adoption Consultancy] when people ask about our journey or are interested in adoption. If it wasn't for you, I would not have my 2 girls. I would have been far too intimidated by the process and never started my journey. Thank you for being you and for everything you do to make the journey less intimidating. You are open about the entire journey but help make it easier by breaking it down to manageable tasks along the way. Thank you!!!!!!"

    -Heather, MN

  • "It is difficult to choose the best part of working with The Adoption Consultancy, because we found it all helpful. The education we received about the adoption process was invaluable and so very helpful as we navigated the process of adoption. Building our profile with Janna was so incredibly helpful. It really highlighted who we are in a genuine way. It was like a piece of artwork. Finally, the curated list of agencies and all of the information on them was helpful and such a time saver. It provided us all of the necessary information so we could make an informed decision on the agencies we wanted to work with. I would recommend [The Adoption Consultancy] to others because I felt like I had someone in my court the entire time. The world of adoption is a complicated one with a lot of emotions rolled into it. It was really nice to have someone who lives in that world and could give an objective point of view."

    -Kaylee & Saer, WA

Clarity for Your Journey

  • Think of an agency as the entity that handles the legal paperwork and placement. We are your Private Filter and Project Manager. While agencies focus on their specific pool of waiting parents, we work across a national network to find you the best opportunities. We provide the clinical vetting, strategic networking, and 1:1 advocacy that agencies simply don’t have the bandwidth to offer.

  • Absolutely. In fact, many of our clients come to us because they feel "stuck" or unsupported in their current agency’s waiting pool. We can step in as your Adoption Concierge, helping you optimize your profile and leveraging our national network to supplement the search your agency is already doing.

  • Most families wait 2–3 years because they are passive. Our Proactive Search Methodology focuses on "The Insider’s Edge"—superior profile development and multi-state networking. By positioning you in the "safest states" with the most ethical agencies, we typically see our families matched within 3 to 12 months after their home study is approved.

  • We prioritize states where the legal framework protects the adoptive family’s heart and budget. This includes states with shorter revocation periods for birth parent consent, minimizing the "at-risk" window. Our goal is to ensure that once a baby is in your arms, they stay there.

  • We act as your Financial Auditor. We help you evaluate the total cost of every potential match—from agency fees to birth mother expenses—decoding the "hidden costs" before you commit. We also provide guidance on the Adoption Tax Credit, employer assistance, and specialized grants to ensure your journey is financially sustainable.

  • A "Match" is an emotional high, but it’s also the highest-risk moment of your life. We provide a Real-Time Expert Second Opinion, decoding prenatal records and social histories as they arrive. We help you look past the emotion to understand the medical and legal realities of a situation before you are asked to make a life-changing decision.

  • We believe every loving family deserves the chance to grow. Unlike many agencies, we do not have restrictive requirements regarding your age, marital status, religion, or sexual orientation. If you have a completed home study (or are ready to start one), we are ready to help you.

  • While it is possible to specify a gender preference, it can impact your wait time and the number of opportunities available to you. We discuss the pros and cons of gender specificity during our initial strategy session to ensure your plan aligns with your goals for both timing and budget.

  • We do not perform the home study ourselves, as that must be done by a licensed provider in your home state. However, we provide step-by-step guidance on how to navigate the home study process efficiently and can often recommend the best providers in your area to get you 'adoption-ready' faster.

  • This is where our 'Private Filter' is most valuable. We help you evaluate the legality and reasonableness of birth parent expense requests in every situation. We ensure all financial support is handled ethically through the proper legal channels to protect you from unnecessary financial risk or 'red flag' situations.

  • Since we work across a national network to find the safest opportunities, it is likely your baby will be born in another state. We guide you through the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) process, helping you manage travel logistics and hospital protocols so you can focus on bonding with your baby while we handle the red tape.

  • While no one can 'guarantee' an adoption, our proactive methodology has a proven track record. The vast majority of our clients who follow our networking and profile strategies are matched within 3 to 12 months. Our focus isn't just on 'a match,' but on a safe, ethical placement that stays a permanent part of your family.

Ready to Start Your Journey?

Choose the path that best fits your current needs:

I am ready to begin my journey today.

Skip the introductory call and move straight into action. Enroll now to access the From Start to Home: Complete Adoption Support Program and begin your adoption journey with The Adoption Consultancy at your side.

I'm looking for a partner to help lead my search.

Whether you are stuck in the wait, facing a specific hurdle, or simply want to ensure our proactive approach aligns with your goals, book a 30-Minute Adoption Q&A Session to get the clarity you need to move forward.