Saying "No" to a Child Referral

Perhaps the most exciting moment of the adoption process is when a referral is made by the adoption agency to the potential adoptive parents.  Finally you feel one step closer to welcoming your adopted child into your home.

However, sometimes after looking at the referral and all the components of the referral we feel that this child is simply not the right child for us.

What then?

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: