A Nonprofit Licensed Utah Adoption Agency
A Act of Love Adoptions is a Utah-licensed adoption agency and a charitable non-profit 501(c)(3). Since 1993, we have completed more than 2,500 adoptions, making us one of the best reviewed adoption agencies in the United States.
Two Paths. One Promise.
For Expectant Mothers
Free, confidential support. 24/7 conversations. A safe place to decide. Counseling and support as allowed by state law.
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For Hopeful Families
Full-service domestic infant adoption with a team that makes it personal.
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Founded by an adoptive mother. Many on our team are adoptive parents or adoptees themselves.
Birth moms and adoptive families in Utah and many other states have trusted us.
One of the Top-Reviewed adoption agencies in the country from birth moms and families we have served.
Counseling, legal, medical coordination, and post-placement support.
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Reviews
A 4.8-star average from 129 verified reviews, here are a few of the families we have walked with.
“Act of Love is more than just an adoption agency, it's an incredible family that we felt immediately welcomed to and supported by.”
Act of Love is more than just an adoption agency, it's an incredible family that we felt immediately welcomed to and supported by as we embarked on our adoption journey. We also witnessed the same level of incredible care and support with our baby's magical birth parents, which was very important to us. Thank you!
Utah-Licensed, 43 States Served via ICPC
Utah is the state in which A Act of Love Adoptions holds its adoption agency license. Birth moms in many states choose to work with us, and we have coordinated adoptions with birth mothers from over 40 states through the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC). Adoption laws vary by state, so the best next step is a free, no-pressure call so we can walk through your specific options.
Our main office is in Sandy, Utah, serving Salt Lake City, Provo, Ogden, St. George, and the entire state. Out-of-state birth mothers travel to Utah with coordinated Medicaid verification and a guaranteed return-transport offer, per the Utah Adoption Act (H.B. 51, 2026).
The Path Forward
Call, email, or text any time. No obligation, fully confidential.
Work with our counselors to shape an adoption plan that fits you.
Birth mother support or adoptive-family matching, we're with you every step.
We're here 24/7. No pressure, no obligation, just a safe place to start.
From the Blog
April 1, 2026
Choosing between Utah's adoption agencies comes down to a short, practical checklist: licensure, service scope, review history, and whether the team feels right.
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March 15, 2026
Effective May 6, 2026, Utah's House Bill 51 changes the rules around financial support, Medicaid verification, and advertising for adoption agencies in the state. Here's a plain-English summary.
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November 10, 2024
Most domestic infant adoptions take 12 to 24 months from first call to placement. Here's how that time breaks down, and what shapes it in your case.
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Every adoption begins with someone willing to walk alongside a birth mother and a hopeful family. Your tax-deductible gift supports counseling, legal counsel, and pregnancy-related support, the things that turn an act of love into a placement.
A Act of Love Adoptions is a charitable 501(c)(3) non-profit. Every gift, large or small, builds a family.
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Common Questions
There is no pressure to decide today. Our counselors provide confidential, no-obligation support so you can explore your options. Utah law permits counseling and support as allowed by state law, at no cost to you.
For birth mothers, there is no cost, all services, legal counsel, and approved pregnancy-related living expenses are provided at no cost as allowed by state law. For adoptive families, domestic infant adoption fees vary by scope.
Most domestic infant adoptions through A Act of Love take 12 to 24 months from application to placement, with variation by home-study timing, family preferences, and the matching process.
Yes, if you choose open or semi-open adoption. Most modern adoptions involve some level of ongoing contact, from letters and photos to in-person visits.
No. Every conversation with our counselors is confidential and without obligation.
No. Domestic infant adoption and foster care are distinct. Foster care involves children already in state custody, typically with reunification as the primary goal.
