Step 1
Access:
Pathways of Adoption
20 Minutes
Why this matters: There are more ways to adopt than most people realize, and the path you choose affects everything – cost, timeline, and how much openness you’ll have with a birth family. One thing that surprises a lot of families? If you’re hoping for a closed adoption, your options may be more limited than you think. This resource helps you stop guessing and start deciding.
Step 2
Watch:
Behind The Scenes > Home Study
10 Minutes
Why this matters: The home study is your golden ticket to adopting and it’s required for every adoption pathway, no exceptions. It’s also the part that makes most people nervous. This walkthrough demystifies the process, shows you what’s actually involved (spoiler: it’s not a test of whether you’re a perfect parent), and introduces you to the tools that make it a whole lot more manageable than the horror stories suggest.
Step 3
Read:
Adoption Costs Explained
10 Minutes
Why this matters: Let’s be real, cost is probably on your mind. This resource gives you a clear, honest picture of what adoption actually costs, how to compare agencies apples-to-apples (so there are no nasty surprises later), and the funding strategies families use to cover a significant portion of their expenses. Some families have covered nearly half. Sounds amazing, doesn’t it?