Many prospective adoptive parents are excited about the idea of adoption but are concerned that the process may be too complicated or expensive. The truth is there are many resources available. Several of the biggest ways that we were able to make the dream of adoption a reality was through grants, fundraising and no-interest loans. I’ll break each down a…
It’s unfortunate but misconceptions about birth mothers are part of what can make many individuals second guess adoption. The term “birthmother” makes some people uncomfortable and causes them to visualize young girls giving up their babies carelessly. This perception saddens me because in most cases it could not be farther from the truth. Let’s take a closer look at 10…
“I’d like to adopt but it is just too expensive!” The Costs One of the biggest concerns I hear time and time again when it comes to those considering adoption is their concern over the cost. That’s most likely the biggest reason why although 1/3 of Americans have considered adoption, no more than 2% of Americans have adopted. I get…
Adoption loans can be a great way to help fund part of your adoption expenses when needed. When it comes to the cost of adoption, most of us could use a little, or a lot, of financial help. If adoption grants don’t work out for you or fail to provide enough funds, adoption loans can be a great option. Some…
As an adoption advocate that loves talking about adoption, I often hear all the reasons why someone thinks they just can’t adopt. The truth is that 38% of practicing Christians have seriously considered adoption but only 5% have adopted. Any idea why? The most common reasons are… 1. It’s too expensive One complaint I hear time and time…
