Are you considering adoption? It’s exciting to think about as your family grows, but it’s also something you don’t want to rush into. You need to carefully think through every step so that it goes smoothly and so that you can make the right choice for you and your new child.
To help you get started, here are some important facts about adoption in the United States:
- The biggest reason that people decide to adopt a child is because they cannot have one naturally. It gives them a chance to have the family they’ve always dreamed of even with issues like infertility.
- It is very common for adoption to cross racial barriers. For instance, about one-third of foster care children who wind up getting adopted are a different race than their new parents.
- You must plan for it financially. The costs may be higher than you think. Some estimate that it could take as much as $50,000 to fund an adoption. Of course, there are many factors that contribute to the cost, so every case is different, but it is not cheap.
- Adoption can be great for the children, as well as the parents. It can give them greater happiness and social success in their lives.
- Many children spend years in foster care before they get adopted, breaking the stereotype of adoptions only focusing on newborns.
Adoption changes your life and the child’s life forever. This is never something to take lightly, as wonderful as it can be for all involved. Take the time to really look into the legal process as you begin.
