Are You Ready to Adopt?
The decision to adopt a baby is very much a journey. To people unacquainted with adoption, the trek can be over-whelming. There are many questions to answer, emotions and beliefs to explore, and tasks to complete.
Have you resolved any infertility issues and grieved your loss?
Are you ready for the responsibility of raising a child?
Are you really ready to parent someone else's child?
Explore the above issues and others before moving on to the next set of questions.
What Needs Can You Meet?
What age of child would fit best in your family, an infant, toddler, or an older child?
What behaviors or special needs can you and your family handle?
Would a little boy or girl fit best?
Is race an issue?
Do You Know How Much an Adoption Costs?
The cost of adoption will vary by the type of adoption being considered and the fees attached. Adoption costs vary due to, for example, agency and lawyer fees, travel costs, and birth family needs. Adoption costs range from zero with state adoptions to over $30,000 with domestic private or independent adoptions.
Should You Choose Domestic Adoption or International Adoption?
There are many different reasons why people choose to adopt domestically or internationally and each reason is personal and based largely on opinion. Learn more about your adoption options to make your decision.
