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Do both parents need to give consent to put their baby up for adoption?

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Yes they do.

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Where can you put a baby up for adoption?
There are two options. The child can be reliquished to the care of juvenile social services and become a ward of the court. Or a private attorney who specializes in adoption and is registered as such...
If you give your baby up for adoption what do you have to do?
Contact a adoptive agency and they will help you finding a family etc. Also make sure the child's father is OK with it or if he wants custody.
How do you get your parents to put you up for adoption?
That's terrible but, you really can't make them.
Do you have to have your parents permission to put your baby up for adoption?
If you are a minor under 15, you will not be able to do it without some legal help.You can utilize "safe surrender" laws and call Social Services.Adoption is pretty severe. Please get wise counsel...
Does a pregnant minor need parental consent to put her baby up for adoption?
No. Regarding your child you are emancipated when making decisions on his/hers behalf.