Adoption 101:, Important Things To Know.
The adoption process can be arduous.
Here are six tips for navigating the process whether you're adopting through the foster system, an attorney or internationally.
Here are six tips for navigating the process whether you're adopting through the foster system, an attorney or internationally.
1, Get realistic about what is possible for you.
Taking into consideration your personal limits as a couple can make a world of difference in terms of the final outcome of the process.
2, Pick a path.
Do in-depth research on the three main pathways
to adoption to decide which option best suits your personal situation. .
3, Research possible
adoption professionals.
Put out feelers in your network for personal recommendations. It's important to do careful research.
4, Prepare for the home study.
A good home study will have two parts: evaluation and education. Your case worker should be assessing your fitness to serve as an adoptive parent, as well as educating you and providing you with resources, Dawn Davenport, Creating a Family,
via 'The New York Times'.
5, Decide to what extent your adoption will be “open.” .
Experts advocate for adopted children to have some form of connection to their biological parents, if possible.
6, Research ways to
offset the costs.
Adopting through the foster system is a no cost option. For agencies, there are several grant organizations that can offset the costs