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How Much Does Adoption Cost

The question that may be the most often asked by hopeful adoptive parents, is “How much does adoption cost?”The answer is one that everyone hopes will be definitive and affordable for all, however this is generally not the case due to the number of ways to adopt and the different types of adoption.A...

How To Adopt

The adoption process can be an exciting yet sometimes overwhelming journey for families who want to adopt. Understanding how to adopt is the first step in the process. There are several ways to adopt a child and many things to consider about the type of adoption that is right for your family. Childr...

Independent Adoption

Independent adoption is also referred to as “non-agency” adoption because it is when birthparents choose to place their children with adoptive parents without the involvement of an agency. Most independent adoptions involve the adoption of a newborn baby. While no comprehensive statistics exist, it...

International Adoption

Each year thousands of children are adopted by families living in a different country. This type of adoption is called international adoption (sometimes called “intercountry”). The process must satisfy the laws of the country in which the adopting family lives as well as the laws of the country in w...

Open Adoption

Domestic adoptions can have either an "open" or a "closed" status. Many years ago, almost every adoption in the U.S. was considered closed – where there was no contact between the adoptive parents and the birth parents. Today, closed adoptions are rare in the U.S. because more people and adoption pr...

Open Adoption Facts

Most domestic adoptions in the U.S. are considered an open adoption – where there is some contact between the adoptive parents and the birth parents. Open adoption can often be misunderstood, and even strike fear in hopeful adoptive parents. Here are some facts concerning open adoption Open adopti...

Open Adoption vs. Closed Adoption

For families who are new to adoption, it can be very confusing when they first hear the terms “open adoption” and “closed adoption”. Most domestic adoptions in the U.S. are considered open adoptions, meaning there is some type of contact and/or sharing of identifying information between the birth f...

Private Adoption

Private adoption is the process of building a family without using an adoption agency for placement. In private adoption, it usually involves a family wanting to adopt a newborn.In most cases, the prospective birthmother chooses the adoptive parents with whom she will place her child. She will then...

Private Adoption Costs

When a private adoption occurs in the U.S., it typically means adopting a newborn, which can get expensive.Private adoption costs depend on which adoption professional – attorney, agency, consultant, social worker, etc. that a hopeful adoptive family chooses to hire to help them through the process....

Religious Adoption

When considering adoption as a way to build a family, your faith and/or religion can play a part in the process. For example, you could be asked about your religious beliefs while completing your home study requirements, or when applying for an adoption grant, or when seeking an adoption agency to w...

Same Sex Adoption

While there are a few U.S. States and some countries that specifically prohibit same sex adoption, there are others that specifically allow singles, same-sex, or unmarried couples to adopt. In the U.S., the adoption laws are different in each state. Most laws do not mention sexual orientation when d...

Single Parent Adoption

According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, in 2013 there were just over 50,000 adoptions from the foster care system. 30% of those children were adopted by single people (27% women and 3% men). For private domestic adoption, 38% were adopted by single people, and for international...