To learn how the adoption process works, start with our Ten Steps. Move on to explore interstate adoption, how to navigate through the adoption process, or the law and adoption. When you are ready, we'll e-mail an adoption packet including resources in your state.


1.  Learn About Adoption
2.  Select an Agency
3.  Complete a Homestudy
4.  Search for a Child
5.  Exchange Information with Child's Agency
6.  Learn That You Have Been Selected for a Child
7.  Meet and Visit With the Child
8.  Receive a Placement
9.  Finalize the Adoption
10.  Life as an Adoptive Family
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Questions on the Adoption Process
Questions About the Children
Parenting Questions
Money Questions


Adopting a child doesn't have to be expensive. Find out about tax credits, reimbursement for expenses, adoption benefits, and other ways to cover the costs of adoption. Learn More

Special needs? Transracial? Interstate? Foster adoption? How can you tell which is right for you? Learn More

It's not always easy to get through the adoption process. If you feel like you're spinning your wheels, try these advocacy tips. Learn More

When a child's local community has no potential families for that child, the worker may consider families from other regions and states. Learn More

Do you need an attorney? Is your adoption agency legitimate? Can the birthparents come back to claim a child? Learn More


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