Utah's Licensed Non-Profit Adoption Agency
A Complete Guide for Birth Mothers, Adoptive Families, and Our Licensed Services
A Act of Love Adoptions is a licensed non-profit adoption agency based in Sandy, Utah, serving birth mothers and hopeful adoptive families throughout Utah and across the United States for over 30 years.
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Services
Counseling, medical coordination, legal counsel, housing support as allowed by state law, and 24/7 confidential conversations.
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Home study, adoption profile, matching, and post-placement support. Utah home study requirements explained.
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ICPC coordination and guaranteed return transportation home in the same mode of travel, as allowed by state law.
State-by-state support →Utah Adoption Law
| Area | Utah Rule | Citation |
|---|---|---|
| Consent timing | Signed no earlier than 24 hours after birth | Utah Code § 81-13-212 |
| Revocation | Utah allows 72-hour revocation period | Utah Code § 81-13-212(6) |
| Birth father rights | Putative father registry with specific notice requirements | Utah Code § 81-13-209 |
| Home study | State-licensed home study provider required | Utah Code § 26B-2-120 |
| Interstate (ICPC) | Required for out-of-state birth mothers | Utah Code § 80-2-905 |
Support for birth parents seeking adoption may be provided as allowed by state law. All services to birth parents seeking adoption are confidential and at no cost. Depending on your actual expenses and the state law that applies, support may include adoption-related expenses, including adoption pregnancy-related expenses, counseling, transportation, housing help, utilities, grocery needs, and adoption-related legal fees as permitted by state law. Adoption-competent counseling and mental health support are offered before and after placement, as allowed by state law. The best way to understand what may be available for your situation is a free, confidential consultation.
Actual support is determined case by case with your counselor. Whenever possible, payments are made directly to service providers.
Service Areas
Birth moms and adoptive families in Utah, we are here when you are ready. Here is a short version of who we are and how we walk with you.
Reviews
“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!
Common Questions
All services to birth mothers are confidential and at no cost. For adoptive families, fees vary based on your situation, the services you need, and the state law that applies. Contact us for a personalized estimate.
Most Utah domestic infant adoptions through A Act of Love take 12 to 24 months from application to placement.
No. We help birth moms in many states. Through the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC), we coordinate adoptions for out-of-state birth mothers. Because adoption laws vary, a free consultation is the best way to understand options for your specific state.
Yes. Utah permits open, semi-open, and closed adoption arrangements, and enforces post-adoption contact agreements.
Utah requires a state-licensed home study provider to evaluate prospective adoptive families, including background checks, home visits, interviews, financial review, and references.
Utah maintains a putative father registry. Birth fathers who wish to assert parental rights must register within statutory timeframes and may be required to receive legal notice of the adoption.
In Utah, a birth mother may not sign consent or relinquishment until at least 24 hours after the child's birth. After consent or relinquishment is signed, a birth parent generally has 72 hours to revoke it, unless that revocation period is waived in writing. Consent or relinquishment also cannot be signed while the birth parent is under anesthesia or medication that affects clear thinking.
Yes. Adoptive families may express religious preferences in their adoption plans, including LDS-specific placements.
Yes. Domestic infant adoption is a private, voluntary placement. Foster care is handled by Utah DCFS and typically involves older children already in state custody.
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