Reasons Why People Fail the Home Study A home study is just one hurdle to jump in the adoption process. While many home studies don’t have any issues, there are some instances when a home study would fail. These failed home studies are usually few and far between, but that doesn’t mean that they don’t still happen. Learn more about…
November Is National Adoption Month: 4 Ways to Celebrate For many of us in the adoption world, it can be easy to forget how beautiful adoption really is. The month of November is a time where we can focus on those in our life who are adopted, have adopted, or are in the process to adopt. It is also a…
What You Should Know About Older Parent Adoptions Couples and professionals are putting off having a family until they are in their 30s. Working on your career or ending a long infertility process can put you into the older parent category. While your age doesn’t hinder your ability to adopt, there are some things to consider when pursuing adoption as…
What to Know About Adoption Tax Credits Everyone knows that adoptions can get expensive. Many hopeful adoptive families talk about tax credits and how they can help with adoption fees. However, it is hard to know what tax credits you might be eligible for as well as when they will help your current financial situation. Learn more about these essential…
How Long Does It Take to Adopt A Child? While every hopeful adoptive parent would love a quick adoption process, in most cases, the wait can be long. However, some stories end up getting passed along throughout the world of adoption. One of the best things to remember about adoption is that no two stories are alike. If you have…
Do I Have to Be Married to Adopt A Child? Many of those who contemplate adoption don’t always know if they can. While it is true that there are plenty of rules, many people assume that they can’t adopt because of certain lifestyle aspects. Each state has different laws when it comes to adopting a child within its borders. Adoption…
What Do I Do After the Adoption Is Finalized? Many adoptive parents feel a sigh of relief when the adoption is finalized. This means that all of the court documents have been signed, all of the money has been paid, and that your child is finally yours. While the long journey of adoption is over, there are still some things…
Questions to Think About When Considering Adoption for Your Baby There are many things to consider when contemplating adoption for your baby. You’ll find plenty of information online as well as many other opinions whether you asked for them or not. Choosing the future for your child is one of the hardest and most heart-wrenching decisions that you will have…
Different Ways to Finance Your Adoption Adopting a child, whether domestically or internationally, is an expensive process. Many hopeful adoptive families try to spend as little out of pocket as possible. While there are free adoption options if you go through the state foster system, it is likely that you will spend a lot during the process of bringing your…
Why Adoption Is A Good Choice For Teen Pregnancies As a teenager, finding out that you are pregnant can be devastating news. Most teen pregnancies are not planned which can make it hard for young birth moms to decide what to do. However, choosing to carry a baby with the end result of adoption can be a beautiful way to…