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:

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

Children's Health

A huge concern for any adoptive parent (really a concern for any parent in general) is the health and well being of their child.  When adopting internationally this is especially important because health and safety regulations are often not as strict in these countries.