Choosing an Adoption Agency When you or you and a partner intend to adopt a child, you need to select the right people to support you throughout the process. This can be an overwhelming and complex procedure if you are not familiar with how to proceed. What to Look for in Putting Together a Team […]

Among adoptive parents, it’s common to feel a great deal of anxiety about the whole idea of telling your child that he or she was adopted. Accordingly, it can be easy to ignore the issue. But it’s never a good idea to choose not to tell your child. But when should you start talking about […]

If you plan to adopt a child, you need to prepare for a home study. As a part of the home study, you’ll be asked to provide certain documents and clearances to the case worker. You may also need to address any potential safety issues in your home. This blog looks at what you’ll have to provide […]

Though there are many different approaches to adoption—domestic and international, open and private, agency and stepparent—one of the constants with all adoptions is the home study. The home study will cover many aspects of your life, from your personal history and background to your financial status, your health and your parenting skills and experience. At some […]

If you are considering adoption, you want to have a good idea of how long the process will take, start to finish. This blog looks at the whole process, and gives you a good estimate as to how much time each step should require. Step One—Educating Yourself about Adoption/Choosing the Type of Adoption The adoption […]

If you’re considering adoption as a way to build or create a family, one of your first concerns will likely be the potential cost of the adoption. This blog provides an overview of the typical expenses involved in various types of adoption proceedings. The Domestic Adoption of an Infant through an Agency With the domestic […]

If you are looking to start or build a family, and you’re either having difficulties conceiving or you just want to give a good home to a child in need, you’ve probably given a lot of thought to the domestic adoption process. At the same time, though, you may have heard a lot of rumors […]

Many Stereotypes Now a Thing of the Past Have you wanted to adopt a child, but find yourself outside of what you consider the common demographic for an adopting parent? Maybe you are single or have a physical disability that limits your mobility. Maybe you’re gay or black, and afraid you’ll be discriminated against in […]

If you’ve decided to pursue adoption as a way to build or start a family, pursuing a child internationally can be a great option. In many countries, the process is extremely stream-lined, with fairly predictable timelines, so you have a pretty good sense of when you’ll have a child. In addition, once you’re home with […]

When you are thinking of starting or building a family through the adoption process, one of your first decisions involves where you will look for a child—if you decide to limit your search to the United States, the adoption is known as a “domestic” adoption. With a domestic adoption, you may still have to travel […]