Category: Adoption 101
Why Does Adoption Cost So Much? – Part 3
Adoption Expenses This blog concludes a 3 part series on Adoption Expenses. If you missed an earlier installment, you can find Part 1 here, and Part 2 here. Last week, we talked about why adoption costs so much. The agency fees, court costs, and many other variables...
Why Does Adoption Cost So Much? – Part 2
Adoption Expenses This is Part 2 of a 3 part series on Adoption Expenses. If you missed Part 1, you can find it here. Have you ever wondered why adoption costs so much? If you’ve ever googled the cost, you’ve probably wondered why the cost is so high. Well, in my...
Why Does Adoption Cost So Much? – Part 1
Adoption Expenses How much does adoption cost? I’d love to be able to give you a flat answer, but adoption can range anywhere from $0-$50,000. That’s a big range that can be daunting for families that are considering adoption. So, what makes adoption so costly? The...
How to Know You Are Working With a Good Adoption Attorney
I recommended to anyone hoping to adopt that they hire a professional adoption attorney. In my most recent YouTube video I share with you my insider tips on how to identify a good adoption attorney. You know you have a good adoption attorney when: They know the...
A checklist of 7 steps to prepare for adopting a baby
Adoption is a process! While there is so much outside of your control, there are certain things you can do to prepare. Here is a checklist of 7 steps to prepare for adopting a baby based on my recent YouTube video. Choose your adoption professional In previous videos...
7 Questions to ask when vetting your adoption professional
How do you know the right questions to ask? There are so many decisions that need to be made, and you don’t know what you don’t know. Having over 27 years of experience as an adoption professional myself, I know exactly which questions you should ask in order to set...
5 Things to Consider When Choosing The Right Adoption Agency
You’ve decided on adoption, and you are ready to hold your baby in your arms. The first step is to choose an agency that is right for you. Making this decision can feel overwhelming. Not all adoption agencies are created equal, so here are 5 helpful tips based on my...
Positive and Negative Adoption Language
Adoption Language is important to know in the process of adoption but can be confusing. In full transparency, like many others, when I started the adoption journey, I did not know the proper language to use. Even today, it can still be a struggle to know and use all...