When Mark and I started opening up about infertility we were asked "why not just adopt" as easy as "just adopt" sounds it's not that simple. Take a look at some facts.
Q. How Can I Begin the Adoption Process?
A.Visit our online course in family preparation. Contact us for an information packet, sent by e-mail, including a list of adoption agencies in you state. Or go to AdoptMatch, an online matching service.
Call several agencies on the list and ask them to give you information about their programs. Select an adoption agency to provide you with a homestudy. Connect with a parent support group in your area.Visit libraries or search online for read books and magazines on adoption. In addition to the adoption agency you will be working with, you may contact other adoption resources to learn about available children.
Q. How Long Will it Take to Adopt?
A. There are two stages in the adoption process: pre-placement and post-placement. Placement is when the child enters your home, pre-placement describes the time before and post-placement the time after. There is a pre-placement waiting period for all adoptions. The time frame, like the cost, varies with the type of child being adopted. With a completed homestudy in hand, the wait is typically between two and seven years for a healthy infant.
Q. What Will it Cost to Adopt?
A. Costs of adopting a healthy infant through a private agency or attorney in the United States range from several thousand dollars to $30,000 or more.
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