Adoption: Where Do I Start?

OMG!! With so many hoops to jump, I honestly can relate to most peoples apprehension when it comes to the adoption process. So as I embark on my "journey of love project", I'll do my best to fill you in on all the mail and websites that are helping me figure this international adoption process out.

Going to check the mailbox these days is like a surprise party in my mailbox and me and my child in waiting are the only invited special guests. I love all the attention from the agencies and child welfare organizations! Today's mail came from the Child Welfare Information Gateway. There are three informational booklets inside titled:

1. Adoption: Where Do I Start?
2. The Adoption Home Study Process
3. Adoption Options

I want to just take a moment and elaborate on my favorite one because its where I am spending the most time. It's the (hold your applause please) Adoption: Where Do I Start? I absolutely love this adoption process outline:  

What's Inside....

• Step 1: Educate yourself
• Step 2: Understand the law
• Step 3: Explore your options/Select an agency
• Step 4: Complete a home study
• Step 5: Engage in the placement process
• Step 6: File necessary legal documents
• Step 7: Parent your Child
• Additional Resources

Please go to the site and request this booklet, because the information will be an asset to your journey! Continue to follow my International Adoption Story...     

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