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How to Adopt

In this section you will find basic resources about who can adopt, things to consider before adoption, an explanation of the many adoption choices available (including domestic, intercountry, and open adoption), home study requirements, finding an agency, adoption by different types of families (including single, stepparent, transracial/transcultural, kin/relative, military, or lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender [LGBT] families), and assistance with adoption expenses.

• Who can adopt?
• Before adoption
• Adoption choices
• Characteristics of children waiting for families
• Home study
• Finding an agency
• Adoption by family type
• Adoption expenses
• Contact with birth family
• Relevant adoption laws, policies, and legal considerations

Adoption : Where Do I Start? Series Title: Factsheets for Families Author(s): Child Welfare Information Gateway Availability in English: View Publication Download Publication (PDF - 272KB) Order Publication (Free - Add to Cart) Year Published: 2003 - 7 pages   This fact sheet is a "gateway" to the many possible paths to building a family through adoption. It attempts to provide an understanding of the basic steps in any adoption process and a guide to resources at each step. A list of additional resources is provided about general adoption, domestic adoption, foster care adoption, intercountry adoption, kinship adoption, and special circumstances adoption.

Updated on February 2, 2010