What are the adoption laws in the State of Nebraska?
In Nebraska, as a licensed child placing agency, we are required to do the following: • A home study must be completed prior to an adoption placement. • Birth parents are not allowed to sign relinquishments until after a minimum of 48 hours after the birth of the baby. Relinquishments will not be signed until the agency is confident the birth parents are ready. • Nebraska Law requires the agency to duly notify all possible birth fathers before an adoption plan is made. To learn more about birth father’s rights, visit A Father’s Role. • A petition to finalize the adoption can be filed after the child is in the home for six months. During these six months, NCHS will complete post placement visits with the family before the adoption can be finalized. Can we be on a “waiting couples” list at other agencies? We encourage you to check out other agencies. They all have different requirements and processes, and it is important for you to find one that is most comfortable for you. Once you do s
