Category: Adoption 101

Who is Eligible to Adopt?

Who is Eligible to Adopt?

Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE! Embarking on the adoption journey can raise numerous questions about eligibility and requirements. Families may wonder if they meet the necessary criteria, such as age, marital status, criminal background, and other...
Adoption FAQs

Adoption FAQs

Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE! Having been in the adoption profession for as long as I have, I have answered many of the same questions for hopeful adopting families. Below is a list of some of the most frequently asked questions that I receive along...
Top 4 Adoption Resources

Top 4 Adoption Resources

Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE! Adoption has many layers and can feel overwhelming at times. That’s why having the best resources to help you navigate the adoption process is crucial. In this blog post, we will explore 4 of the most helpful adoption...
Adoption Facts You Need To Know

Adoption Facts You Need To Know

Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE! Adopting a child can be a life-changing event, but the adoption process can be overwhelming, especially for first-time adoptive parents. In this blog, I will discuss some important facts about adoption that will help you...
Living Expenses in Adoption: What You Need to Know

Living Expenses in Adoption: What You Need to Know

Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE! Adopting a child is an exciting and life-changing experience, but it can also be overwhelming and confusing, especially when it comes to the financial aspect of the process. In most states, expecting mothers are entitled...
Open and Closed are Not Types of Adoption!

Open and Closed are Not Types of Adoption!

Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE! Are you thinking about adoption but feeling overwhelmed by all the options and terminology? One area that can be confusing is the different types of adoption communication. So today, we’ll break down the...
Myths and Facts about Adoption

Myths and Facts about Adoption

Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE! Adoption is a topic that comes with a lot of myths and misconceptions. In a recent video, I took on some of the biggest myths surrounding adoption and provided valuable insight into what the adoption process is really...
Closed Vs. Open Adoption

Closed Vs. Open Adoption

Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE! Adopting parents have the right to choose whether or not they want an open or closed adoption. However, openness surrounding adoption can be quite beneficial to all if done well and when it’s in the child’s best...
Adoption is a Leap of Faith

Adoption is a Leap of Faith

An important mindset to remember when adopting is that it’s a tremendous leap of faith. Much of the process and what happens even after doing everything right are out of your control. You’ll need to have faith in the professionals and the people you’re working with....
The Cost of Adoption and Ways To Pay For It

The Cost of Adoption and Ways To Pay For It

When you are thinking about welcoming a child into your life through adoption, many questions come to mind. Brains are sometimes flooded with doubt and interrogations like, “Am I prepared to be a parent?” or “Do I have all the financial resources to give my child the...