Category - How to Adopt

These are some adoption facts you need to know and consider before you pursue the different types of adoption, whether foster, international, or domestic.

Adoption Facts

Considering adoption? Need a little more information to make an educated decision? Well, you are not alone. Many folks all across America are considering adopting a child, just like you. But you need to be armed with...

Derek Williams
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Adoption Oregon doesn't have to be too complicated. It will be hard but this is a good place to start before you begin your adoption journey.

Adoption Oregon

If you’re thinking of adopting a child in Oregon, you should know that there are over 7,000 children in foster care on any given day. Many of these kids are available for adoption. Many of the kids in the foster care...

Susan Kuligowski
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Adopting a baby in the US can be a great experience. Every adoption story and process is unique. If you want to adopt, then read this article.

Adopting a Baby in the US

When my husband and I started down the road of building our family through adoption, we knew that we really wanted to adopt a baby. We felt strongly about adopting an infant from the United States. We knew that there...

Virginia Spence
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There are many toddlers who need a home. Are you interested in adopting a toddler? Here are some reasons you should consider it.

Adopting A Toddler

When choosing to add to your family via adoption, you do not necessarily have to adopt a newborn. If you are a person who isn’t a fan of the “baby” stage, or if you have been waiting for a while to adopt, consider...

Jennifer Kaldwell
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Looking to find more information on foster care or adoption? Here are some blogs run by people actually involved in adoption and foster care.

Adoption Blogs

Adoption blogs are a great resource for adoptive families and they come in all sorts of shapes and sizes—offering inspiration and an opportunity to share advice with members of a community that oftentimes feels...

Susan Kuligowski
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There are many different nuances to the term "adopt." Read this adoptee's experience answering this question: what does adopt mean?

What Does Adopt Mean?

Years ago, my mother had a bumper sticker on the back of our minivan. It read, “Adoption – a beautiful way to create a family.” I always thought that was the best way to describe adoption. The thought of how...

Helen Simpson
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National Adoption Month is a great time of the year! With National Adoption Day, you can celebrate specially with your adopted child!

National Adoption Month

Did you know that November is National Adoption Month? I remember National Adoption Day, 2008, as clear as day! This would be our family’s fourth adopted child, sixth overall! It was a sunny day in Prescott, AZ. The...

Derek Williams
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The birth father is often forgotten in discussing the adoption process. Including them can be a great opportunity for those involved.

What Is Adoption?

When I started this journey many years ago, my answer would have been very different. Today I am wiser, smarter, and have a much more realistic view of adoption. Sit back and read with me as we travel through this multi...

Karla King
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If you're considering adopting a child in the U.S. then you can read here to prepare. Here is a breakdown of what you need to know.

Adopting a Child in the U.S.

It made more sense for my husband and me to go the route of domestic adoption when we started our adoption process. There are kids all over the world that need homes—I know that. But, with our jobs, lives, etc., it made...

Julia K. Porter
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When you look into adopting, you'll need to decide between using adoption adoption lawyers or an adoption agency. Click here to know what to consider.

Adoption Lawyers

Almost every type of adoption is going to require the assistance of adoption lawyers. What the adoption lawyers do to help you will depend on what type of adoption you are proceeding with. First, I want to advise you...

Jessica Heesch
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