Does the birth father have to agree to the adoption?
The agency must make EVERY attempt to contact the birth father and offer counseling about his child’s future and the mother’s plan of adoption. In most cases, the father cooperates with the agency and allows the mother to proceed with the adoption plan. In some cases, the parents work together to plan for their child’s future. In other cases, the father is not cooperative and a legal process must be followed to assure a secure permanent adoption. The responsibility of handling issues with the birth father lies with the agency and agency staff. A.I.M. employs a male staff person that is usually successful in helping the father feel comfortable enough to understand his options.
