| One definition of adoption is assuming permanent | | | | The financial aspect of adoption is inflenced by a |
| responsibilty and parenthood of a minor, not related | | | | couple of factors. The expense could vary from |
| to you by blood, through a valid legal process. There | | | | nothing to being extremely costly, which would rely |
| quite a few varying categories of adoptions. | | | | heavily on the specifications of the contract drawn |
| The first category is distinguishable by the age | | | | up between the adoption agency and the adoptive |
| related terminology used for the developmental | | | | couple. Another factor to consider is which category |
| stages from infant to adult. | | | | your adoption will be defined in. For instance if you |
| 1. INFANT: adoption takes place prior to, or directly at | | | | have chosen INTERNATIONAL, this type is relatively |
| birth or somtime within the toddler years. | | | | costly, as well as lengthy in procedure. |
| 2. WAITING-CHILD: pertains to adopting toddler aged | | | | Six Steps To Finalizing the Adoption |
| children. | | | | By understanding beforehand that the procedure for |
| 3. OLDER-CHILD: involves children over the age of 2. | | | | adopting a child can be emotionally taxing as well as |
| 4. ADULT: the final stage of "age-related" adoptions. | | | | span over the time of 30 days to possibly 2 years to |
| Comprises of one adult adoptig another adult not | | | | finalize, helps the adoptive parents better understand |
| related by either blood or marriage. Such as a young | | | | the system. |
| adult adopting an older adult, age 65 or older. | | | | 1. The first 4 to 12 weeks are an excellent time to |
| Another category consists of adoptions occurring | | | | educate yourselves about the adoption process. |
| within a famiy related by blood or marriage. | | | | Read, seek out groups offering information sessions, |
| 1. RELATED CHILD: the child is adopted by someone | | | | and use the web. |
| within their family, such as, but not limited to, an | | | | 2. The 12 to 24 week period is the time for a |
| Aunt, Uncle, or Grandparent. | | | | tentative decision on which category you're |
| 2. STEP CHILD: after a lengthy legal process involving | | | | interested in. Keep in mind your and the childs |
| the Termination of Parental Rights of the absent or | | | | background. |
| non-custodial biological parent, the step parent adopts | | | | 3. The 24 to 36 weeks period brings you a finish to |
| the step child. | | | | the homestudy as a requirement for certifying you |
| The next category, generally labeled as foreign | | | | as a competent adoptive parent. |
| adoption, | | | | 4. 36 weeks to 1 year is the time should receive |
| 1. MILITARY or OVERSEAS: involves a child or | | | | information of either a local or international child. This |
| children being adopted by a member of the military | | | | is the time for a medical review of the child if he or |
| overseas. | | | | she is foreign, or assuming responsibilities for the |
| 2. INTERNATIONAL: a couple chosen has chosen to | | | | biological mothers medical expenditures in relation to |
| adopt a child native to another country. | | | | the pregnancy. |
| Two other more frequently occurring types of | | | | 5. 1 to 2 years The child is placed in your home. |
| adoptions are, | | | | Adoption support groups may help you learn to |
| 1. SPECIAL NEEDS CHILD: the adoption of children | | | | connect with your new child. |
| with above average medical, mental, etc. needs. | | | | 6. 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 years The final stage, consisting of |
| 2. FOSTER CHILD: the placement of a child with | | | | reports of the child and its ease of settling into the |
| adults, both educated and qualified to care for the | | | | new home. An attorney may be needed to legally |
| child. | | | | finalize the adoption. |
| Financial Facts About Adoption. | | | | |