Do you already have children, but would like to help out some other kids in need?  Do you want children, but for whatever reason, can’t have them?  If you’ve answered yes to either one of these, then you should seriously consider child adoption.  There are millions of children around the world who would be very grateful to be accepted warmly and lovingly into your home.   While having a big heart is certainly a requirement on your part, that’s only a start.  There are many things you have to consider if you are interested in child adoption.

Are you financially able to afford a child?  

If you already have children could you bear the financial burden of one more?  If you don’t already have children, then you must be aware of the costs involved with raising one.  

You must consider you will have to buy clothing, toys, food, etc…for this child until they are at least an adult.  You also have to consider the costs of seeing a doctor, dentist, eye doctor, etc…These costs are in addition to the cost of fees and expenses related to initially adopting the child in the first place. 

Do you know where you want to adopt your child from?  

Child adoption can happen locally, nationally, or internationally.  You need to decide where you which of these locations most interests you, to adopt from.   Each one has their own set of pros and cons 

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Are you prepared to do the necessary research?  

If you’re going to take on the task of adopting a child, you need to be sure that you are ready to put some work and effort into researching different adoption agencies.  This can be time consuming and tedious.  This isn’t the part of the process to get lazy.  If you don’t do the proper research to ensure the agency is legitimate you can lose a lot of time, money, and most important; any hope of adopting a child.

Are you prepared to see it through from start to finish?  

When you do find the right agency, there is still much work to be done.  You, your spouse, and anyone else residing in your home will have to undergo an extensive background check and screening process.  If you are adopting internationally, you’re going to have to travel to that country at least once, if not more. This is because you have to meet with the child and adoption officials of that country.  Adoption can be an emotionally and physically exhausting process.

If you’ve answered yes to the above, then you probably are ready to go through the process of child adoption.  Yes, the process can become tedious, physically, and emotionally draining at times.  However, when you get to hug your adopted child as your own, it will make all the time and effort put into it seem like a walk in the park.

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