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...
When you think about adopting a child, your mind may go automatically to adopting an infant or young child. There is a lack of people willing to adopt older children, especially teens. However, all children in foster care need good homes, even those who are close to...
Whether you recently adopted a child or you plan to adopt a child in the near future, it is important to go over many factors, such as your obligations, the ways your life will change with a new family member as well as the benefits of adoption. Moreover, it is also...
Like many states, North Carolina requires prospective parents to undergo a home study prior to allow them to adopt. Whether you are looking to adopt internationally or domestically, you must submit to the home study. Being prepared for your home study is the first...
