The Adoption Journey

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We realize there are a hundreds (maybe thousands) of questions you might have as you consider adoption. While we can't answer all of these questions, some continually pop-up. We have taken the most common ones and asked them to an Adoption Specialist and an Adoptive Parent. Each person offers a unique point of view that we think you will find helpful. If you have a question that isn't asked here then please use the form below and we will work to update the site with the answers we frequently receive.

Richard and Kristy

My husband and I are interested in adopting an older child (age 2-6) out of foster care. How do we get started? What is the first step and what can we expect in the process?

Kimberly and David

How do we really know we are supposed to adopt?

Pato Juarez

Do we need a certain level of income or to own a home to adopt?

Kimberly and David

What's the better route, dealing directly with the agency or going through a facilitator?

Kenny Jahng

Why does adoption cost so much?

Kimberly and David

We are 45 and 51 years old (with grown children), and are thinking of adopting a child ranging in age from 2-4 or even 5, but what are the risks emotionally of adopting an older child?