What To Know About Modern Adoption.

Adoption looks different than in past decades. Be sure you’re getting the most up-to-date information to guide your decisions.

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Truth #1: Adoption is both heartbreaking and beautiful.

Making an adoption plan can be the most difficult choice you will ever make. There is loss and grief. There is beauty and promise.

Truth #2: Adoption is a selfless act.

When a woman decides on adoption as her best option, she’s ultimately choosing to put her child’s needs first. By carefully placing her child with an adoptive family, and with compassionate, ongoing support, the result can be incredibly positive.

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Like other life-changing decisions, adoption isn’t meant to be taken lightly. Get free resources to learn about adoption by speaking with a client advocate.

Quick Stats

115,000 +

Adoptions in the U.S. yearly

95%

Of domestic infant adoptions are open adoptions

1 out of 25

Families with children have adopted

1-2 million

Estimated couples waiting to adopt*

The choice is yours.

At the Pregnancy Resource Center, we can connect you with various agencies, if you choose to explore the adoption option further.

Some women know right away that they would like to discuss adoption. Others may not think about adoption until much later in the process, if at all.

Our promise to you:


  • We will never pressure you to make an adoption plan.
  • We will provide information so that you can make the best decisions for you.

Client testimonials

  • “The staff was very welcoming and never judged. It’s a great place with great people.”
    PRC Client, March 2026
  • “I loved how understanding my nurse was.”
    PRC Client,
    January 2025
  • “It feels safe and supportive [here].”
    PRC Client,
    September 2024

More Resources

Nightlight Christian Adoptions – Serving women all throughout Missouri, with counselors available to chat 24/7.

The LIGHT House – Full service adoption agency based in Kansas City, Missouri.

LFCS Missouri – Local adoption agency in Springfield, Missouri, with several locations throughout the state.

BraveLove – Information on how adoption works; resources for Birth Moms, and in-depth Research on adoption experiences.

On Our Blog

What is the difference between closed and open adoption?

Adoption Stories: Four Unique Perspectives

*Adoption statistics reference: Adoptionnetwork.com