5 Steps to Adopting from Foster Care
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE! Have you ever wondered about the steps involved in adopting a child from foster care? When discussing adopting a child from foster care, it’s important to distinguish it from “fost-to-adopt”, which usually involves...
Demystifying Adoption Terms
Want to adopt a baby? Adoption is a beautiful and life-changing journey, but it often comes with unique terminology. Whether you are an adoptive parent, an adoptee, or someone considering adoption, understanding the language of adoption is crucial. In this blog post...
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...
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
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...
How to Know You Are Working With a Good Adoption Attorney
I recommended to anyone hoping to adopt that they hire a professional adoption attorney. In my most recent YouTube video I share with you my insider tips on how to identify a good adoption attorney. You know you have a good adoption attorney when: They know the...
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...
7 Questions to ask when vetting your adoption professional
How do you know the right questions to ask? There are so many decisions that need to be made, and you don’t know what you don’t know. Having over 27 years of experience as an adoption professional myself, I know exactly which questions you should ask in order to set...