Adoption in the US: The Facts You Need To Know

The whole process of adoption is riddled with

myths and misconceptions. So, here are the important things you need to know

about child adoption in the US.

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TWO main ways to conduct adoption in the US

Independently

Adoption Agency

Two types of agencies to help you adopt a child

PRIVATE Adoption Agency

PUBLIC Adoption Agency

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“Financial aspect is the biggest concern of

parents who want to adopt a child as the

process is quite costly.”

$4,000 - $20,000

Most of the money will go for the funding to assist legal consultation

and social work which costs between the range of

Parents are required to complete a home study where there will be a couple of

meetings between the parents and the social worker.

To ensure that you are capable of

raising a child that you are

to adopt.

Provide certain documents to assist with the adoption process.

“There are over 400,000 children in the U.S. foster care system. About 25

percent of those children are waiting for adoption

and permanent placement.”

- Adoption.org

If you need help in your adoption process, search for public or private

adoption centers to assist you in adopting a child at

www.NationalSocialServices.org

An online directory of social services in the United States.

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