Adoption is a wonderful gift of life. It helps everyone- the child, the birth parents and the adoptive parents. If you are considering adoption, you should be aware of the process and what all are required. AdoptHelp shares a video on the adoption process. Explore the ppt to learn more! http://www.adopthelp.com/about-our-program/how-to-adopt/

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Adoption Process

2. Steps Taken by Birth Parents
 Birth parents voluntarily place
their child for adoption, usually at
birth.
 They personally select the
adoptive parents after reviewing
their profile.
 Birth parents choose the
customized adoption plan that
suits them.

3. Steps Taken by Adoptive Parents
 Adoptive parents can implement
filters regarding the birth parents
and baby such as gender
preference, health, and ethnicity .
 Adoptive parent profiles should
include lifestyle, career, interests,
family, friends, and hobbies.
 Adoptive parent profiles are only
presented to birth parents who fit
your filters.

4. Steps Taken After the Family is Selected
 Once a birth parent selects an
adoptive family, the case worker
will contact the family and give
them all the information.
 If adoptive parents want to
pursue the adoption plan, the
case worker will make
arrangements like doctor’s
appointment, obtaining updated
prenatal records and obtaining
counseling for the birth couple.

5. Steps After the Finalization of the Adoption
 Once the adoption is finalized,
the laws of all fifty states
recognize the adoptive family as
the parents of the child.
 A new birth certificate is issued
that lists the adoptive parent(s)
name(s) as the parent(s) of the
minor.
 It also identifies the child by the
name given by the adoptive
parent(s).

6. Contact us today to learn more about
our adoption process!