So, you've decided you want to adopt - congratulations! Welcoming a
new family member into your life is an exciting endeavor. There are multiple
types of adoption, and choosing the right one for you can help ensure
that the process is streamlined and meets your needs.
Today, we're covering all the different types of adoption, so you know
what's best for you. To work with one of our adoption lawyers on your case, contact our office online
or via phone at {F:P:Sub:Phone}.
Foster Care Adoption
Adoption from a foster care home is the most common way for families and
individuals to adopt a child in most states.
During a foster care adoption, you'll work with adoption professionals
and the foster care system to evaluate your readiness as a parent. This
process includes background checks, a home study to assess the state of
your home, interviews, requests for references, and frequently includes
parenting classes. If you are approved for adoption, foster care professionals
will work to match you with a child who suits you or your family.
Foster care adoption is often less expensive than agency or international
adoption and is a wonderful way to introduce a new family member into
your life.
Private Agency Adoption
When you conduct a private adoption, you adopt a child directly from their
parents, often through a private adoption agency. This method of adoption
is typically more expensive than foster care adoption, but can also help
prospective adoptive parents ensure that they adopt an infant if doing
so is important to them.
Additionally, utilizing private adoption may help prospective parents maintain
more control over the adoption process. Most private adoption agencies
utilize many of the same readiness procedures as foster care and state-run
adoption to ensure the prospective adopters are ready to home and care
for a child.
International Adoption
Perhaps the most complex kind of adoption, international adoptions involve
working with professionals at United States Citizenship & Immigration
Services (USCIS) to adopt a child from another country.
International adoptions often take longer and are more expensive than other
types of adoption. Still, they can be a good option for parents who want
to adopt a child from another country or who wish to give an individual
with less resources a chance at a better life.
At Arnold Law Group, APC, our adoption lawyers can help you uncover the
best kind of adoption for your needs and shoulder the legal burden of
the adoption process on your behalf.
To work with our veteran adoption attorney on your case, contact us online
or via phone at {F:P:Sub:Phone}.