Adopt a Child Articles

Advantages of Older Child Adoption

To think that when we adopt, we have choices: International adoption or domestic. Agency or private adoption. Boy or girl. Newborn or older child. Parents of biological childre... [more]

Christian Adoption

As Christians, our faith sustains and supports us during our trials and can also bring blessings into our lives. The circumstances that bring us to adoption, either as placing or adopting ... [more]

Adopting a Child with Special Needs

Introduction What Are "Special Needs"? Adopting a Child with Special Needs ... [more]

Open Adoption

Open adoption is often presented as the perfect solution, but it isn't the best choice for every situation. And although it's often a good thing, it can be difficult. Open adoption ... [more]

Stepchild Adoption

While it isn’t always the best solution, for many, stepchild adoption can offer many wonderful benefits to a child including permanency, sharing the family name, and reinforcing the s... [more]

Pros & Cons of International Adoption

International adoption offers many advantages and a few disadvantages. While you are pondering whether or not international adoption is the right way to build your family, consider the foll... [more]

Deciding to Adopt

If you are approaching adoption for the first time, congratulations on taking the best first step possible: Learning as much as you can about adoption, both as a legal process and a lifel... [more]

There are many different ways to adopt a child, and as you begin to explore your plans for your family, your capabilities, and learn more about the children who need families, you may alread... [more]

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