West Virginia Adoption Information
Adoption in West Virginia is governed by W. Va. Code §48-22, which sets rules for consent, revocation, home studies, and interstate placements. West Virginia is home to Charleston, Huntington, Morgantown, and most West Virginia adoptions take 12 to 24 months from application to placement.
| Area | West Virginia Rule |
|---|---|
| Statute reference | W. Va. Code §48-22 |
| Consent timing | No earlier than 72 hours after birth |
| Revocation | Consent is generally irrevocable upon signing |
| Home study agency | West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources |
| Open adoption | Permitted |
Pregnancy can bring real financial pressure. Depending on the laws in West Virginia, you may be eligible for assistance with pregnancy and adoption-related expenses, including things like rent support, food, transportation to medical appointments, and other living costs. Counseling, medical support, and independent legal support are standard and provided at no cost to you. The specifics vary by state, so a free consultation is the best way to understand what is available for your situation.
For birth mothers in West Virginia, adoption services are provided at no cost, as allowed by state law. For adoptive families, domestic infant adoption costs typically range $30,000 to $50,000.
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Yes, for birth moms. All adoption services, counseling, legal counsel, medical coordination, and support for pregnancy and adoption-related expenses are provided at no cost, as allowed by state law. For adoptive families, fees apply.
A Act of Love is a Utah-licensed nonprofit adoption agency. We can share general adoption information for West Virginia and coordinate out-of-state placements 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 consultation so we can walk through your specific options.
Consent is generally irrevocable upon signing
Yes. West Virginia permits open, semi-open, and closed adoption arrangements.
Foster care is handled by West Virginia's state child welfare agency and typically involves children already in state custody. Domestic infant adoption is a voluntary placement by a birth mom who has chosen adoption during pregnancy.
A Act of Love Adoptions is a Utah-licensed nonprofit adoption agency. Here is a short version of who we are and how we walk with birth moms and adoptive families.
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