Adoption

U.S. International Adoption

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Adoption is not a single event

Adoption is a journey, not a single event. Adoption is both a legal and emotional process, as families build bonds of love, commitment, and attachment.

It takes planning to find the path that suits you. It takes preparation to navigate the inevitable twists and turns of parenting. While it’s not always easy, the rewards are great, and you will not be alone.

We’re here to walk with you as you travel toward your ultimate goal of welcoming a child into your family. It will be life-changing for all of you.

Factors to consider for adoption

Consider the Child's Age

Adopting an infant occurs soon after the child is born.

Children in need of adoption internationally range from toddler to pre-teen.

The average age of a child in foster care waiting to be adopted is 7 years old.

Consider the Financial Cost

Foster care adoption offers the lowest cost of adoption.

The middle range is infant adoption.

The highest cost is international adoption.

EXPLORE ADOPTION COSTS & FINANCIAL AID

Consider the Waiting Period

International adoption can take as little as 12–15 months.

Foster care adoption typically takes 18–24 months.

The average time for infant adoption can range from 1–3 years.

We Have a Window of Now

After losing their son and providing refugee foster care, Keith and Sally knew they could give more older kids a loving home through foster care adoption.

I have his eyes: An adoptee reunites with her birth father

After a successful search and reunion with her birth father, adoptee Melinda invests time and understanding in their growing relationship.

Choosing community

Although some won’t understand what the adoption process is like, don’t discount the strength and encouragement waiting families can find in community.

Resources you can rely on

You deserve information you can trust. Explore our collection of articles and blogs designed to help you and your family thrive.

What I learned as a transracially adoptive parent

You can meet the challenges that come with transracial adoption. Seek advice from others, keep learning, and keep talking with your children about race.

For women facing an unplanned pregnancy, in any stage or situation in life, pregnancy counseling can help them consider whether adoption or parenting is right for them.

Helping women make a plan

The women seeking help with unplanned pregnancies today aren’t who you think.

Your adoption journey begins here

Explore the types of adoption

Foster Care Adoption

Infant Adoption

U.S. International Adoption

Adoption Around the World

Adoption is not a single event

Factors to consider for adoption

Consider the Child's Age

Consider the Child's Age

Consider the Financial Cost

Consider the Financial Cost

Consider the Waiting Period

Consider the Waiting Period

We Have a Window of Now

I have his eyes: An adoptee reunites with her birth father

Choosing community

Resources you can rely on

What I learned as a transracially adoptive parent

Helping women make a plan

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