In this episode I have a great conversation with Shawn Kane – who is an adoptive dad and the Executive Director of American Adoptions, which is a full service adoption agency that works with adoptive couples and birthparents nationwide. They are one of the largest domestic adoption agencies in the U.S. – and they complete more than 300 domestic adoptions every year. 99% of the adoptions are healthy newborns. In this episode, you’ll learn: * Shawn’s story of how he and his wife recently adopted their child. * Open adoption – what it means and some practical advice for those who are unsure if they want an open adoption. * What makes American Adoptions different than other agencies. * What the average wait time is for couples who work with American Adoptions. * What an adoption video profile is and how it can benefit you. * And MUCH MORE! Links discussed in the show: * AmericanAdoptions.com * AmericanAdoptionsBlog.com * American adoptions has a birthmother scholarship program that helps pay for college or other school tuition and books. * InfantAdoptionGuide.com/4 National Adoption Agencies – blog post about 4 adoption agencies that work with families from all over the U.S. * Infantadoptionguide.com/AdoptionAgencies – learn more about adoption agencies. * The Infant Adoption Guide Podcast on iTunes. What makes American Adoptions different than other agencies:  * Families can set an adoption budget so that they will only be matched with a birth mother whose needs do not exceed their adoption budget.  * If a birth mother changes her mind and decides not to pursue an adoption plan, American Adoptions offers a limited financial risk program, which covers families who have already paid medical, legal or living expenses before the disruption. * Unique and personal adoption print and video profiles that help families get matched faster & with less risk for disruption. * Click here to learn more about why families choose American Adoptions.  For information regarding services or to request an adoption information kit, click here or you can contact them at 1-800-ADOPTION or email adoptions@americanadoptions.com. // Question for you: What do you look for when researching domestic adoption agencies? Click here to enter your comments below. To listen and subscribe to the podcast in iTunes, click on the icon: