domestic adoption

Just like traditional couples, members of the LGBTQ community often want to expand their families. If having a biological child is either not feasible or not possible, you and your partner may want to think about adopting. After all, there are countless children who...

When you live in North Carolina and have dreams of adopting a child, you may start exploring your options and researching the process. You may, too, find that you have numerous questions about the process, and you may wonder what happens if you make a plan to adopt a...

Adopting a child can be one of the best moments you will share with your family, though it may not come cheap. As you decide to adopt, you should also think about how you will raise money to pay for it. Some families have enough money, but you may need to consider...

Deciding to adopt a child is likely one of the most fulfilling and exciting moments of your life. But it is also going to be one of the most stressful. After all, you have to go through a long and detailed process in order to gain approval for adoption.  A big part of...

The idea of adopting another member into your family can bring anticipation and excitement. Preparing your other children to welcome a new sibling can help them to feel more confident about the process. Educating your family ahead of time will also provide your...

Families may sometimes adopt a child from outside North Carolina. An interstate adoption may be more complex, and adoptive parents should understand how this process works. There may be additional guidelines during an interstate adoption. According to the...

While considering transracial adoption, you might come across criticisms about how it might affect a child’s ethnic identity. Some children do, in fact, struggle to find and understand their ethnic roots when raised in transracial families. However, this depends on...

If your family is open to adopting a child who has special needs, you must prepare to provide the education, medical care, and emotional and social support to help him or her thrive. The Special Needs Alliance reports that approximately 134,000 children who have...

After all your hard work, you succeeded in adopting a baby. Before you bring your son or daughter into your household, do you know how to welcome the child properly? AdoptTogether offers tips to help you and your adopted child bond. Learn how to help your daughter or...

If you are preparing to adopt a child, there are many factors to consider, from the financial commitments associated with adoption to the potential emotional hurdles some children face. Other issues, such as the age and even the gender of a child also require...