According to a survey conducted by Adoptive Families magazine, between 2015 and 2016, domestic (United States) newborn adoptions cost an average of $37,000 and international adoptions averaged about $42,000. The cost of adoption in Maryland ranges from $20,000 to $50,000.
-
Do I Need an Adoption Agency?
Whether you are a birth mother interested in creating an adoption plan or an adoptive family interested in adoption, you undoubtedly have a million questions running through your mind. One that we hear quite often is, “Do I need an adoption agency?”
-
How Do I Adopt a Baby in Maryland?
To some hopeful families, the unknowns of adoption can be overwhelming. There are numerous questions running through their minds. How do I adopt a baby in Maryland?
-
How Do I Talk to My Child About Adoption?
There comes a time in every adoptive parent’s life when they ask themselves a very simple question. How do I talk to my child about adoption? It can be a difficult conversation for a parent to start, but it is an incredibly important conversation to have.
-
How Can I Celebrate Adoption Awareness Month?
“There are many things you can do to not only raise awareness but to celebrate this very important month for all of us who are passionate about adoption and raising awareness about our family’s dynamic,” explains Julia K. Porter, Adoption.com.
-
November is Adoption Awareness Month
Adoption Awareness Month, which takes place every November, was started to raise awareness about the urgent need for adoptive families and dispel myths about adoption.
-
What is the Adoption Process?
“Thinking about adopting a child? There’s a lot to consider,” writes Lisa Fields, WebMD. One of the first questions we hear from families considering adoption is “What is the Adoption Process?” It’s a seemingly simple question with a rather complex… Read More
-
Is Adoption the Right Choice?
Coping with an unplanned pregnancy can feel overwhelming. It’s natural to feel nervous, scared, or even angry. “It’s normal and healthy to allow yourself to feel this,” says clinical psychologist Shoshana Bennett, PhD. “Anger and shock could be something you’re… Read More
-
What is the Adoption Tax Credit?
“More than 60 percent of adopted children in the U.S. are adopted by middle- and lower-income taxpayers,” says Jim Daly, President of Focus on Family. “Almost one-half of children adopted from foster care live in families with household incomes under… Read More
-
Should an Adopted Child Know Their Biological Parents?
“Having a sense of history can be enormously powerful for kids,” writes Angie Gallop, Today’s Parents. So, it should come as no surprise that one of the questions we often hear is “Should an adopted child know their biological parents?”… Read More