Category: Adoption 101

The 6 Avenues of Adoption, Part 4: Embryo Adoptions

The 6 Avenues of Adoption, Part 4: Embryo Adoptions

This is part 4 of a 6 part series discussing avenues of adoption. In the first three weeks we’ve covered Agency Adoptions, Adoption Consultants, and Private Adoptions. What is embryo adoption? Embryo adoption is when another family has gone through IVF and they...
The 6 Avenues of Adoption, Part 3: Private Adoptions

The 6 Avenues of Adoption, Part 3: Private Adoptions

I hope you have been enjoying my 6-part series on different avenues of adoption. This week in Part 3, I talk about the most common form of adoption, private adoption. Over the last two weeks, we have covered agency adoptions and consultant adoption. While these are...
The 6 Avenues of Adoption, Part 3: Private Adoptions

The 6 Avenues of Adoption, Part 1: Agency Adoptions

I am so excited to start a new series where we dive into the six avenues of adoption and share an overview of each type. The six avenues are domestic agencies, consultants, private adoption, embryo, foster care, and international adoption. Regardless of how you are...
Why Does Adoption Cost So Much? – Part 3

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 3

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 3

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...
A checklist of 7 steps to prepare for adopting a baby

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...