The adoption process can be a beautiful and seamless experience with the right tools and resources. Depending on which route you choose, be it through an attorney, agency, or facilitator, there are precautions every adoptive parent should take in order to ensure they’re receiving ethical and quality services. If you’re opting for a more hands-on …Read More about 3 Questions You Should Ask Your Adoption Attorney
Even once you’ve made the decision to adopt, there are still many choices to be made and different ways to go about the process. Some prospective adoptive parents may only want to adopt an infant, while others may be more open to adopting toddlers or older children through the foster care system. Some parents welcome …Read More about Adoption Through Various Routes: Attorney, Agency, and Facilitator
Understanding the process of attachment and how to promote attachment as a parent are very important concepts for adoptive parents to understand. Attachment is the emotional bond between a child and his/her parents through a consistent sequence of affectionate interaction. Establishing a secure attachment or bond is very important for the child’s psychological health and …Read More about Understanding the Process of Attachment
Talking to your child about their adoption can elicit different emotions from adoptive parents. Some may be excited to share the story of love, while other adoptive parents may be nervous about answering the questions that may follow. But no matter how or what information you choose to share with your adopted child, it is …Read More about Preparing Your Adopted Child for Questions About Adoption
At first glance, adoption may seem like a complicated and overwhelming process. Not only are there domestic, international and foster care options, but there are different processes for adopting infants versus older children. Prospective adoptive parents can often be hesitant to adopt domestically based on the preconceived notions that it is too complex or difficult. …Read More about Modern Domestic Adoptions, What is a Normal Case…
In today’s world where people often debate about nature versus nurture and which has more impact in childhood development, it is normal to question how being adopted can impact a child and psychological health. It is no wonder why birth mothers and adoptive parents seem to worry about the effects adoption may have on a …Read More about How Adoption Benefits Children
Navigating the adoption process will likely raise many questions for birth mothers. While working closely with birth mothers on their personalized adoption plans, we answer many questions throughout the process. We have found that birth mothers commonly have some questions about what happens after the placement of the baby. Here are a couple of the …Read More about Helpful Answers to 2 Common Birth Mother Questions
The exciting journey of adoption starts with choosing the center or agency from which you will adopt. This decision will ultimately affect all aspects of your adoption process, and thus should not be taken lightly. Here are some serious questions to ask, and some points to consider before committing to any adoption professional: What are …Read More about Essential Questions to Ask When Hiring an Adoption…
When considering an open adoption, the birth parent-adoptive parent relationship is very important. Open adoptions allow for many degrees of openness and the birth parent-adoptive parent relationship varies greatly from one arrangement to the next. The bottom line is—it is up to you and your family to determine the level of openness with which you …Read More about Open Adoption: The Birth Parent-Adoptive Parent Relationship
Infant adoption through a domestic adoption program can cost anywhere between $20,000 and $45,000 Because adoption is a legal process at its core, the costs associated adoption stem from the services required to legally establish parental rights and take the child home. There are many factors that account for this wide range in cost (ex: …Read More about Tips for Funding your Need to Adopt
When describing birth mothers placing their newborns for adoption, adjectives like strong, loving, and selfless typically come to mind. But birth mothers often face a tough emotional journey and may need support along the way. If you are pregnant and considering adoption, it is important to know that you are not alone! First and foremost, …Read More about Birth Mother Support Groups California
There are several joyous events that one can look forward to later in life: retirement, travelling, and for some, adoption! In today’s modern infant adoptions, increasingly diverse demographics are seeking to adopt, and couples over 40 are amongst the leaders of the pack. According to a 2007 national survey of adoptive parents, 73% of all …Read More about The Benefits to Adopting Later in Life