ADOPTION: A

LIFE

CHANGING

JOURNEY

Heart to Heart Adoptions

9669 South 700 East, Sandy, Utah

84070

801-563-1000

Families that want to pursue adoption are bound to take a path that will change their

lives forever. Adoption benefits families and couples, as it gives them the opportunity to

change a child’s life by sharing theirs. Adoption allows them the chance to experience

parenthood and nurture and raise a child as their own.

There is so much more to the process than just the legal transfer of parental rights from

one person to another. The idea of it is to give children an opportunity to lead a

meaningful and fulfilling life by providing love, stability, and a welcoming home. It

promotes the wellbeing of a child, in an effort to give them what is necessary for them to

become healthy and responsible adults.

Brave and Wonderful Move

Reasons for pursuing adoption

differ from one couple or family to

another. Preferences when it comes to

age and gender also differ, as some

want a very young child while others

prefer an older one. Whatever the

choice is, the advantages are still the

same. It is a brave and wonderful move,

which means taking on the lifelong

responsibilities of caring for a child who

is typically biologically unrelated to a

family.

Taking the Parenting Plunge

Parenting through adoption is often leap into the unknown and is usually pursued

with a series of great expectations. Efforts and sacrifices are part of the journey, but are

often offset by fulfillment and happiness for a family. Committing to it brings greater

satisfaction of giving support or love to those who need it most.

Full of Unique Challenges

Adoption means to welcome a child with more than just an open home—there

needs to be an open heart, too. While not everyone has the ability to successfully handle

all the special needs of adoption, it is not something that only the extraordinary can

navigate. It can work well for those who are able to maintain commitment, flexible to

make major life changes, and able to adjust expectations of child and self.

As with any other major life decision, adoption is a journey best taken with careful

assessment of motivation, readiness, and the ability to commit eagerly to the path

ahead. Families and couples who are well prepared and have realistic expectations are

more likely to experience greater success and satisfaction.

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RESOURCES:

http://www.hearttoheartadopt.com/

http://www.webmd.com/infertility-and-reproduction/adoption-resources

http://www.whattoexpect.com/family/thinking-about-adoption.aspx