How to Adopt
In this section you will find basic resources about who can adopt, things to consider before adoption, an explanation of the many adoption choices available (including domestic, intercountry, and open adoption), home study requirements, finding an agency, adoption by different types of families (including single, stepparent, transracial/transcultural, kin/relative, military, or lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender [LGBT] families), and assistance with adoption expenses.
- Who can adopt?
- Before adoption
- Adoption choices
- Characteristics of children waiting for families
- Home study
- Finding an agency
- Adoption by family type
- Adoption expenses
- Contact with birth family
- Relevant adoption laws, policies, and legal considerations
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Adoption: Where Do I Start? | |
Series Title: | Factsheets for Families |
Author(s): | Child Welfare Information Gateway |
Availability: | View Download (PDF - 1,556KB) Order (Free) - Add to Cart |
Year Published: | 2010 - 8 pages |
This factsheet is an introduction to the many paths to building your family through adoption. It will give you an understanding of the basics in any adoption process and guide you to resources at each step. |