What Is Adoption?
Adoption is a legal and social process through which individuals or couples become the legal parents of a child who is not biologically theirs. It provides children with permanent, loving families and gives hopeful parents the opportunity to raise a child.
Types of Adoption
- Domestic Infant Adoption: Adopting a newborn from within your own country.
- International Adoption: Adopting a child from another country.
- Foster Care Adoption: Adopting a child from the public child welfare system.
- Stepchild/Relative Adoption: Legally adopting a stepchild or relative.
The Adoption Process
While processes vary by location and type, most adoptions involve these key steps:
- Research and choose an adoption path
- Complete a home study
- Get matched with a child
- Finalize the adoption legally
- Post-adoption support and integration
Resources for Prospective Parents
Whether you're just starting to explore adoption or are deep in the process, reliable information and support are essential. Below are helpful tools and platforms: