Once you have decided to adopt, you may feel overwhelmed by all of the options available to you. Should you adopt through foster care? Should you choose a private, domestic adoption? Should you work with an agency and go international? There are many factors to...
Month: March 2018
Breaking Down the Costs of Adoption
One of the most daunting issues for many people considering adoption is the financial aspect. It's true that adoptions can range anywhere from $0 (if you adopt through foster care) to $50,000 (if you adopt internationally). In addition, the costs of going through an...
5 Tips to Prepare for Your Adoption
So, you've decided to adopt. You know you want to be a parent. But now what? I wish I could tell you that adoption is very simple and just requires a decision on your part. But there are steps to be followed, papers to be filed, and legal matters to consider. But...
Tips to Help You Prepare for Your Home Study
For many adoptive couples, one of the most unnerving parts of the process is the home study. Inviting a stranger into your home to assess your living arrangements and pry into your personal life can seem a bit daunting but is a necessary part to make sure that you can...
4 Benefits to Having an Open Adoption
When starting to research adoption, many people have one thought in their minds--to bring home a baby or child who will be theirs forever. The child will have grandparents and aunts and uncles who will love them as though they were blood relations. But many adoptive...