How soon can I see waiting couples or match with an adoptive family?

At Lifetime, you can begin looking at waiting couples as early as you'd like.  There are many available on our website and in our magazine, or we can send you adoptive family profiles (that have more photos and information about them) by mail.  We can begin the informal matching process as early as you'd like.  This can include emailing with families and even speaking with them if you'd like!

You are able to officially match with an adoptive family as early as 16 weeks into your pregnancy.  In some cases, matches have been made even earlier.  At Lifetime, we want to ensure  you have the ability to make the choices that you want to make as you design your own custom adoption plan.