Family Home Updates to Make Before Adoption
While it’s easy to get swept up in the adoption process, it’s important that you’re making all the necessary adjustments to turn your current home into a family home. Because there is so much out of your control in this process, there are a few things you can do to...
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 2: Adoption Consultants
Last week, I shared about the first avenue of adoption, agency adoptions. This week, I will be sharing about a different avenue of adoption: adoption consultants. So, what exactly are adoption consultants? With an adoption consultant, you pay one fee to network your...
We’ve Come a Long Way. Or Have We?
On the surface, it looks like we have traveled far from the shame and guilt heaped by society on unwed mothers. During what is called “the baby scoop era” from 1945 to 1973, young women who became pregnant out of wedlock were shamed by their parents and society into...
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
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 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 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...