Congratulations on taking the first step! You are researching your adoption options. The process of adoption can be rather intimidating and you may be feeling a little overwhelmed, both about the choices you must make and who to trust. You may have heard many myths and rumors about adoption. Some are true. Most are not. The following are some of the many things you may have heard about adoption.
Click on the following statements to find out if they are FACT or MYTH.
You have decided to adopt. Where do you begin? You have multiple options and only you know which is right for you. First, you need to decide what method you will use to adopt. Click on the following adoption methods for a summary of the available options and how you can get started:
Getting Started
While all of this information seems like a lot to process all at once, there are specific things you need to do to get started:
- Decide which method you will use for your adoption (Click on the above options - Facilitation or Agency - for more information).
- Choose a professional.
- Obtain a home study. Depending upon your choice, you will have either an agency social worker or an independent social worker come to your home and meet with you. They will explain the rules of your state and what the requirements will be.
- Childproof your home.