The adoption home study is one of the first major steps in the domestic adoption process. Here’s what hopeful adoptive families can expect, what home study providers are actually looking for, and what happens once your home study is complete.

Many women struggling with infertility wrestle with feelings of grief, identity, and worth. If infertility has left you feeling broken, alone, or defined by loss, this encouragement may remind you where your true identity and hope are found.

Grief does not follow a predictable timeline. It can surface years later, even in the middle of a joyful moment. After miscarriage, healing does not mean forgetting or finally “getting over it.” It means learning to make space for sorrow while holding tightly to the hope we have in Christ.

Waiting in adoption can feel full of uncertainty and questions. Through my own experiences with cancer, infertility, and adoption, God has taught me a few important truths about trusting Him in seasons of waiting.

Not all adoption consultants are the same. If you are beginning the domestic infant adoption process, here are six important things to look for and questions to ask before choosing who will guide your family.