Adoption 101:, Important Things To Know.<br />The adoption process can be arduous.<br />Here are six tips for navigating the process whether you're adopting through the foster system, an attorney or internationally.<br />Here are six tips for navigating the process whether you're adopting through the foster system, an attorney or internationally.<br />1, Get realistic about what is possible for you.<br />Taking into consideration your personal limits as a couple can make a world of difference in terms of the final outcome of the process.<br />2, Pick a path.<br />Do in-depth research on the three main pathways <br />to adoption to decide which option best suits your personal situation. .<br />3, Research possible <br />adoption professionals.<br />Put out feelers in your network for personal recommendations. It's important to do careful research.<br />4, Prepare for the home study.<br />A good home study will have two parts: evaluation and education. Your case worker should be assessing your fitness to serve as an adoptive parent, as well as educating you and providing you with resources, Dawn Davenport, Creating a Family, <br />via 'The New York Times'.<br />5, Decide to what extent your adoption will be “open.” .<br />Experts advocate for adopted children to have some form of connection to their biological parents, if possible.<br />6, Research ways to <br />offset the costs.<br />Adopting through the foster system is a no cost option. For agencies, there are several grant organizations that can offset the costs
