Adoption is never something that should be rushed into. While the process of being accepted as prospective adoptive parents can be long, sometimes being matched can be very quick. This can leave parents swept up in the chaos on excitement of potentially welcoming a child into their home and can lead to hasty decisions which can increase the risk of adoption failure. Therefore, in this article we’ll be exploring all the things you should consider when it comes to making an adoption match including potential risk factors. 

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No matter the type of adoption: domestic, international, or foster care, or whether its open, semi-open, or closed, placing a child for adoption is the most difficult time in any mothers life. This decision is often made out of tough circumstances and is a selfless sacrifice of love for their child and should never be forgotten or taken for granted by adoptive parents. In this article we’ll be giving a voice to birth mothers and telling you the things they want adoptive parents to know.

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Attitudes and ‘trends’ in adoption tend to change with different societal options. Where previous decades saw closed adoption as well as international adoption as popular, in recent years there has been a noticeable spike in open adoptions. This style of adoption does have some big benefits for both sides of the adoption process, but can also have some drawbacks or challenges which need to be successfully navigated.

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Embarking on the journey to adopt a child is an exciting one. It is also a journey that will require research, assistance, and patience. Below you will find some general information about domestic adoption and some things to consider before deciding which adoption route you plan to take. 

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Finding the perfect match between birth mother and adoptive parent(s) can be highly dependent upon finding the right adoption agency for you. An ideal adoption agency should understand your wants, needs, and requirements, as well as handle the adoption process with the care and sensitivity it deserves, helping both the birth mother in her time of need, as well as supporting prospective families through regular updates, counseling, and information.  

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Creating an attachment with your adopted child is crucial, but it can be a hard thing to do. There are many fun and simple ways to help you build a healthy relationship. Forming a bond can take some time. Don’t anticipate that there will be an instant connection. It is important to be patient and set small goals. In some cases, it can happen quickly, but in others, it can take a couple of years. It all depends on the child.

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Any adoptive or prospective adoptive parent(s) will know that while incredibly rewarding, adopted children aren’t without their own unique challenges, with issues surrounding attachment, anger, and change being quite common. Another common issue that adoptive parents are less aware of is issues surrounding food. In this article we’ll be exploring what kind of food issues these are and why you adoptive child might display them, as well as offering some practical parenting solutions to overcome these challenges.

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One of the most important steps an adoptive parent(s) or family on their domestic adoption journey will make is to create an adoptive parent profile. Essential for creating a successful match with a birth mother exploring the option of adoption, an adoptive parent profile is an important document that needs to be crafted in a compelling way. In this article we’ll be taking a closer look at what an adoptive parent profile is, as well as learning some great tips to make your profile as compelling as possible. 

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Trends in adoption tend to come and go and change as societies attitudes do. Currently, domestic adoption agencies have noticed a marked increase in open adoption in recent years. While this style of adoption certainly has benefits over closed adoption for birth families and adoptive families alike, it can also have some hefty challenges which will need to be navigated for success. 

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There are so many wonderful children waiting for a family both domestically and internationally, and there are so many prospective parents desperate to bring home a child to give all their love to, but there is one huge barrier that stops so many: money. Sadly, the adoption process can be more expensive than many can afford, which can be heartbreaking for those who want to grow their family through adoption, and can leave more children than necessary waiting within the foster care or institutional care system. 

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