Adoption Process

The names of forms that prospective adoptive parents fill out during an adoption can create confusion! The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services requires several documents through out the adoption process. The adoption agency that prospective parents are working with will provide assistance with filling out and filing these documents. However, it is important […]

Pre-Placement Adoption Services

Informational Seminars
Many adoption agencies will host informational meetings for people considering adoption. The seminars are a good way for prospective parents to learn about the entire process of adoption. Staff are often available to answer question as well.

Abandonment - when a parent refuses to physically, emotionally, or financially support his or her child. (A signed relinquishment or surrender of parental rights legally constitutes abandonment.)
Abuse - harm inflicted on a person through physical, verbal, emotional, or sexual means; may cause victim to develop emotional or behavioral problems, some of which may not appear […]

This is a general guide to adoption. Each country and state has their own set of regulations and requirements. In addition, this information may change at any time. For more information on specific adoption how to’s please contact an adoption agency.
Let’s face the facts, just thinking about adopting can be a daunting task! Fortunately, […]

What is an adoption Home Study?
The goal of a home study is to help adoption agencies locate the best home for each child that they place. The adoption agency works to make a good match between parent and child to work towards a permanency for the family. The actual home study is an educational process […]

FINDING THE RIGHT AGENCY
WRITE OR PHONE AS MANY AGENCIES AS YOU CAN LOCATE through your state social service department, the yellow pages, other adoptive parents, and the resources mentioned later in this article. Some agencies may be two or three hours away but may still serve your area.

Let’s face the facts, just thinking about adopting can be a daunting task! Fortunately, with a little planning, knowledge, organization and support the process of adoption is very doable.

When our children are standing in the toy section of a store and their little
eyes are widening with each step closer and closer to the multi-colored, action
packed, plastic piece of well advertised joy they look up at us and ask, “Can I
have this?”. I find myself smiling as I now have the opportunity for […]