Adoption is a gift that parents give themselves – and a gift they give their adopted child. As the ranks of children caught in the foster care system keep growing, there’s more need than ever before for adoptive parents to open their doors and provide children with...
Adoption
How does a child adopted from abroad become a U.S. citizen?
If you’re considering adopting a child from another country, you may have some questions or concerns about how difficult it will be for them to become U.S. citizens. Fortunately, thanks to the Child Citizenship Act of 2000 (CCA), they can become citizens relatively...
Understanding your rights as a surrogate in Georgia
As a woman who would like to help another family have a much-wanted child, you may be considering surrogacy. Surrogacy is a wonderful way to help someone else while also getting something that you want, such as a specific payment for carrying another couple’s child....
Single adoptive parents are more common than ever
If you’re ready to be a parent but you aren’t ready to be a spouse – or haven’t found the right person yet – you’ve got a lot of company. It’s becoming more common for single people to adopt children than it used to be, and there are fewer barriers. You don’t need to...
3 common adoption worries and anxieties
Adopting a child can bring you untold joy. Yet, you may experience some anxiety while waiting for the adoption to go through. You may even begin to wonder if it will all work out. Every family and, therefore, every adoption is different. However, there are some common...
How do you select a surrogate mother?
After trying for an excessively long time to become pregnant, you and your spouse have decided that you need an alternative way to become parents. You may have chosen surrogacy over an adoption. Before you decide on the woman who may be the surrogate mother of your...
3 common misconceptions about adoption in Georgia
When breaking down the statistics, it may surprise you just how common adoption is in America. Studies show that adoption rates reached record levels in 2018, with over 63,000 children being adopted from the foster care system. Additionally, significant numbers of...
How many children are waiting to be adopted?
People have all manner of reasons for looking into adoption. They may not be able to have biological children, for instance, and still want a way to raise a family. They may want to expand an already growing family by adding an adopted child. For many, though, they...
Helping your adoptive child adjust to their new home
New parents always have to go through an adjustment period. When you adopt, however, your child may also struggle with the adjustment to their new home. This may be particularly true if your child is coming from a foster home or another situation that may have left...
Why the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children affects some adoptions
Some adoptions may take place beginning in one state and finishing in another. Some adoptions may be more complicated. The Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children is a federal contract that helps to govern the placement of a child as they move from one state...
