Demystifying The Adoption Process
If you’ve started exploring adoption, you might feel a little overwhelmed. There are so many questions, options, and emotions involved. But take a deep breath—you don’t have to figure this out alone. Let’s start with the basics: what is domestic adoption?
What Is Domestic Adoption?
Domestic adoption means adopting a child within the United States. Most often, this involves infant adoption, where an expecting mother chooses a family to parent her child.
For families exploring this path, there are two main options:
Agency Adoption: This involves working with a licensed adoption agency that handles matching, legal requirements, and post-placement steps.
Adoption Consultants: They work alongside families, guiding them through the adoption process and helping them cast a wider net of opportunities by connecting them with multiple agencies and attorneys across the U.S.
How Long Does It Take?
One of the most common questions I hear is: How long will we have to wait?
With a traditional agency, families often wait 2-3 years. However, families who use a multi-agency approach, like the one we offer at Christian Adoption Consultants, experience shorter wait times—often just 7-12 months after their home study is completed. I’ve even had families match in just a few weeks!
Understanding Adoption Costs
Adoption expenses can feel overwhelming, but they ensure that everyone involved—especially the expecting mother and the child—receives the best possible care and support.
At Christian Adoption Consultants, we assist families in understanding these costs and provide comprehensive resources, including lists of adoption grants, loans, and fundraising ideas to make adoption more affordable. We believe finances shouldn’t stand in the way of a child being placed in a loving home, and we’re here to guide families through these practical solutions.
Why Domestic Adoption?
Every family’s adoption journey is unique. Some are called to adopt after struggling with infertility or miscarriage. Others feel God moving them toward adoption as a way to grow their family. Whatever your story, know that adoption is about more than adding a child to your home—it’s about providing a loving family for a child.
The Heart of Adoption
Adoption is about so much more than building a family—it’s about stepping into a lifelong story that honors the child and their birth family. It requires patience, faith, and a willingness to embrace both the joys and challenges that come with it.
At its core, adoption is about creating a safe, loving home where a child can grow and thrive
Take the Next Step
At Christian Adoption Consultants, we’re passionate about demystifying the adoption process and helping families navigate this journey with hope and confidence. From the moment you reach out to the day you bring your child home, I’m here to walk with you, every step of the way.
If adoption has been on your heart, let’s talk. I’d love to help you take the first step in learning more. Send me an email at kelly@christianadoptionconsultants.com to schedule your FREE 30-minute consultation!