How to Start a Family: Adoption?

Answer 1

Choosing to adopt a child can be a challenging, yet rewarding decision. There are many children out there that come from broken homes as well as parents that do not want or can not take care of them. If you are looking toward adopting a child, there are many things to consider. The costs can vary depending on whether you are attempting to adopt a child that is older or if you are adopting on at birth. If you are adopting a child and start the process prior to the child being born, the expenses are typically higher.

Finances

Your financial situation should be up to par. Adopting a child can be a costly expense costing tens of thousands of dollars. Some of the adoption costs include, but are not limited to;

Court costs

Medical Bills

Attorney Fees

Costs For Birthmother

Clothing

Housing

Food

Choosing The Birthmother

If you are choosing to adopt a child that is not yet born, choosing the birthmother is a huge decision. If you are going through an adoption agency or adoption attorney, most of them will have a portfolio with information, pictures and background information on several birthmothers for you to choose from. Once you have narrowed your search down to a few that you are interested in, the agency/attorney will then set up a preliminary meeting with you and the birthmother as well as a mediator. It is then that you and the birthmother can ask one another questions and decide if you may be a fit. One of the important things that you may want to ensure that you go over is family history. It is wise to know diseases and illnesses that are in the birthmothers family for future references.

Open/Closed Adoption

The other major decision to consider is whether or not you and the birthmother want an open or a closed adoption. You and the birthmother can agree to have as little or as much contact with one another via mail, phone or person.