Foster Care Adoption-Video

Below is a video that documents true accounts of the way foster care adoption has impacted families.  Foster care adoption involves adopting a child from the foster care system and is often overlooked by new parents because of their desire to have a young child or baby.  However, like all other forms of adoption, foster care adoption should never be overlooked; it is a great opportunity to provide a child with a loving home.

A Child Referral

The most exciting moment of the adoption process is when an adoption match or referral is made.  This is the moment that an agency uses what they know about you and your family to match you to a child in need of a home.

While adoption referrals vary on a case-to-case basis, there are several components that may be included in your specific adoption referral.  Some of these include:

Ways to Afford the Cost of Adoption

One of the major reasons people do not pursue adoption is because of the high cost of adoption, especially international adoption.  There are several things people can do to help balance adoption costs and make it something financially possible.

Some ways to help you afford adoption:

Adoption Home Study

I know what you are probably thinking. What is an adoption home study and do I need it??

The short answer- YES. The adoption home study is a very detailed written report about your family that is compiled and prepared by a social worker.  It can take three to six months to finish and requires the prospective adoptive family to gather different documents, answer several questions, and explore their many reasons for adopting.

Through a series of

Adoption Agency? HELP!

When considering putting your child up for adoption or adopting a child yourself, one of the first things that runs through any person's head is how to find the right adoption agency.  There are several good and bad signs that you should look for when choosing the right adoption agency.

Some warning signs to look out for are:

A Beautiful Video About The Joys Of Adopting

A lovely video to watch if you are considering adoption!

Foster Care Adoption

Foster Care Adoption

When adopting domestically (adopting a child from the same country in which you reside), there are three different routes that one can take: closed adoption, open adoption, and foster care adoption. 

While all three are great options and have various advantages and disadvantages, foster care adoption is an amazing way to give children in the foster care system a forever home. 

Domestic vs. International Adoption

When you are looking into adoption, one of the biggest decisions you will make will be whether to adopt domestically or internationally.  

A domestic adoption means that you are adopting from the same country in which you reside, while an international adoption involves adopting from a country other than the one in which you currently reside. 

There are pros and cons to both domestic and international adoption, and ultimately the decision is yours.  You must do what is best for your family- however there are some things to keep in mind: