How to Pay for an International Adoption

International adoption is a wonderful choice for families who are unable to conceive or who simply wish to expand their family by welcoming a child who is in need from abroad. But many families are surprised when they find out just how expensive an international adoption can be. Thankfully, there are a few ways that you can go about raising the money that you need to pay for your adoption. There are also ways to save money, even when it comes down to submitting your payment to the adoption … [Read more...]

Make a Difference In a Child’s Life By Fostering or Adopting

When you think about children what is the first thing that comes to mind? Smiling, laughing, hugs, happiness? Those are all great words to describe the way that kids make us feel. They make us feel loved, appreciated and needed. But what about those kids who have never had that return experience of being loved, nurtured, needed and appreciated? Yes, as sad as it is, those kids are out there and there are thousands of them. They are the kids that are in foster care. Most of these kids grow … [Read more...]

So You’ve Decided To Adopt – What Happens Next?

There are many reasons you might come to the decision that adoption is the right course for you and your family. Health conditions can mean natural options are limited, or perhaps you just want to help out an existing child. Adoption is increasingly seen as a commonplace situation, to the point where it bears little comment anymore. There is some history of adoption being seen as not "real" parenting, but thankfully in the 21st century, we have moved past that nonsense. The moment you hold a … [Read more...]