EasyAdopt: Adopting Parents

adoptive parents

Parents waiting to find a child to adopt: Carin and Ken. We live in a good neighborhood with great schools and a nice home.
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information for adopting parents

What is open adoption?	What kind of relationship should I have with the birthmother?
What is independent and private adoption? How is that different from agency adoption?	What about biological grandparents?
What exactly is the adoption process? What can I expect?	Can the birthmother reclaim her child after the adoption?
Okay, but how much can I expect to pay for adopting?	Will I feel the same about an adopted child as I would a biological child?
Do I need a lawyer? How do I find one?	Once I have custody of the child, are there any more legal requirements?
What is a home study? Do I need one before I can adopt?	How do I find a birthmother?
How do I know whether or not the child is healthy?	At what point can I back out?

How do I find a birthmother?

Tell everyone you know that you are adopting. Roughly half of independent adoptions are found through word-of-mouth. Send your "Dear Birthmother" letter to all your friends and family. Register with an online adoptive parents website.