Did you know that about 95% of all U.S. home infant adoptions today involve some degree of openness between adoptive and birth families? This radical change from the closed adoption system of yesteryears is a testament to increasing awareness of the positive power of transparency for everyone involved in adoption. An open adoption agreement…
If I show you how to fund adoption without emptying your bank account would you buy me a drink? Adoption is a wonderful experience, but for so many prospective parents, the expense is daunting. Let’s consider a couple—David and Laura—who had hoped for years for a child in their household. When their research started, they…
A Surprising Statistic About the Adoption Court Proces. Most people are shocked to learn that the average adoption court process in the United States can take anywhere from 12 to 36 months depending on the adoption type. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, nearly 40% of prospective adoptive parents underestimate the…