adoption in us: the facts you need to know
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Adoption in the US is a very complicated process, it requires a lot of effort, time and energy for your intent to adopt a child a success. Here are the facts you need to know more about adoption.TRANSCRIPT
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Adoption in the US: The Facts You Need To Know
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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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Find information about adoption
BOOKS MAGAZINES
WEBSITES
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TWO main ways to conduct adoption in the US
Independently
Adoption Agency
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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.”
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$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
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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.
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Provide certain documents to assist with the adoption process.
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“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
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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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