Category: Open Adoption
Transracial Adoption: 5 Essential Things Every Prospective Parent Must Consider
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE. Before you dive into the world of expanding your family across racial lines, there are some pretty critical questions you need to ask yourself. Not to discourage you, but to ensure you’re prepared to create a truly...
Getting your Adopted Child Covered by Health Insurance
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE. If you’ve recently adopted a child, you might have hit a frustrating speed bump: your health insurance provider claims your adoption needs to be finalized before they’ll add your child to your plan. Spoiler alert—that’s...
Home Study Hacks: How to Make Your Adoption Agency LOVE You
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE. So, you’re ready to jump into the adoption process and start the home study. First of all, congrats! You’re about to join a VIP club of paperwork warriors and home visit champions. It’s a wild ride, but...
What to Know When Considering Adoption for an Unexpected Pregnancy
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE. Finding out you’re pregnant when it wasn’t part of your plan can feel like your whole world has suddenly tilted on its axis. I want you to know, first and foremost, that you’re not alone—and that the...
The Truth About International Adoption: Understanding Home Study and Primary Providers
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE. So, you’re doing a private adoption internationally, and someone told you all you need is an international home study? Well, hate to burst your bubble, but that’s a myth! I’m here to set the record straight—and trust me,...
Debunking 5 Common Myths About Placing a Child for Adoption
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE. If you’re pregnant and considering adoption for your child, it can be an emotional and overwhelming decision, especially with all the misconceptions that float around. If you’ve found yourself caught in the web of myths...
7 Insider Tips to Simplify Your Adoption Experience
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE. Alright, so you’re thinking about adopting a little one—first off, major kudos to you! But before you dive headfirst into this rollercoaster of love and paperwork, there are a few things you absolutely need to know....
Building Trust: Open Adoption Meet-Ups
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE. So, you’re developing an open adoption with an expecting parent. What will that look like after placement? Where will you meet each other to continue building this important relationship? Today, we’re diving into common...