How soon after the baby is born can he/she be placed with the adoptive family?
Legally, the baby can be placed with the adoptive family any time after the Permanent Surrender has been signed by the birth parents. The Surrender can be signed any time after 72 hours from birth. The child remains in the hospital during those 72 hours. If you need more time to make your decision, there is the option of placing the baby in short term, loving, infant foster care. May I have photos of my baby? Absolutely! You can take pictures of the baby after birth and receive copies of the hospital photos if you like. After placement, the adoptive family will send pictures of the baby to you every month for at least the first year. We encourage the adoptive family to continue communication even after the first year and Gentle Care will facilitate the exchange of correspondence for as long as you request. If you choose not to accept the pictures and letters from the adoptive family, Gentle Care will hold them until you request them to be sent to you. If something would happen to the a
