Rebecca’s eyes were blurred with tears as she stared at the adoption agency paperwork scattered on her kitchen table, and her tea grew cold. Twenty-eight thousand dollars, she shouted. The figure seemed overwhelming as she looked at every line item, like home study fees, agency fees, home study, and travel expenses. She and her…

After an interview with a family law attorney, with over two decades of experience in adoption proceedings, I started witnessing many transformative times when adults choose to certify their family bond through legal adoption. I am talking about the adult adoption process, which is one of the most interesting ways to formalize relationships that have…

The Inspiring Vision: Transforming Lives Through Foster Care Just imagine this: you open your heart and your home to a child who desperately needs someone to show him or her love, stability, and hope. The foster parents’ home study is far more than bureaucratic paperwork; it is the gateway you need to shine your light…