"Private adoption" refers to the process of adopting a child through a direct arrangement between the birth parents and prospective adoptive parents, without the involvement of an adoption agency or the government. Full definition
Some adoption counselors work in government agencies, while others work with private adoption agencies. (thebalance.com)
We work with adoption attorneys in private adoptions and facilitate private domestic adoptions. (adoptionhawaii.org)
In case of private adoption, the attorney coordinates between you and the actual birth parents of the child who are looking for families where they want to place their child. (theparentszone.com)