Basics

BASICS

• Adoption Costs & Fees
  Get an idea of the highs and lows for different types of adoption, plus information on costs that might be incurred in independent adoptions.
  • Handling the Costs
    Tax breaks, subsidies, and employer benefits are a few of the resources listed to help adopting parents lighten the financial load of adoption.
• Are You Ready? [Self-evaluation]
  Questions for you (and your spouse or partner) to help clarify your thoughts about adopting.
• Glossary of Terms
  Definitions of terms commonly used in connection with adoption and foster care, for quick reference.
• Legal Options for Caregivers
  When substitute care for children is needed, options include adoption, guardianship, legal custody, and others. Learn what each involves and state restrictions.
• Resolving Infertility Issues
  Making sure you're ready to move ahead with adoption.
• Types of Adoption
  A crash course in adoption.
• Who Can Adopt?
  You don't have to own your own home, or be married to adopt. And for more specific resources:
  • Bipolars
  • Disabled Persons
  • Foster Parents
  • Gays & Lesbians
  • Military/Overseas
  • Over 40
  • Single Persons

• Adopting a Waiting Child
• Adoption & Taxes
• Before Considering Adoption (After Infertility)
• From Fostering to Adopting
• How To Adopt Your Stepchild
• Older Parent Adoption
• Single Parent Adoption: Why Not?
• Special Needs Adoption FAQ
• Two Women and a Baby

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