What Is A Home Study?

What Is A Home Study?

You’ve done it! You have decided to adopt. You’ve found the adoption agency you want to use and you have officially started the process. Congratulations! Now, it’s time for the hard part, the dreaded home study. The goal of the home study is to make sure you, your...
The 7 Steps You Need to Take in Order to Adopt

The 7 Steps You Need to Take in Order to Adopt

Congratulations on your decision to adopt! You are about to embark on a great adventure and I could not be more excited for you. But how to get from “Yes, we want to adopt!” to actually adding to your family? The process of adoption can seem complicated but it can be...
Are You Ready For Adoption?

Are You Ready For Adoption?

If you are thinking about adopting a child individually or with your spouse/partner, it is indeed a wonderful decision. The child will surely bring an abundance of love and joy in your life; in return, you shall provide them with a home and family that will be there...
The 6 Avenues of Adoption, Part 1: Agency 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...
Adoption and Form W-7A

Adoption and Form W-7A

TAXES & ADOPTION Adopting a child is a heartwarming decision that is driven by compassion and fueled by love. It is an exciting choice that will change your life. Welcoming a child into your home is the easy part. Unfortunately, the logistics associated with...
An Expecting Mom’s Guide to Adoption

An Expecting Mom’s Guide to Adoption

Have you ever wondered what the steps are that an expecting mother has to go through when they want to go through the adoption process? Well, you are in the right place! Based on my youtube video, I will be sharing the adoption process from the perspective of an...
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...