Posts in Getting Started
Surviving the Adoption Wait Time During the Holidays

I get tons of questions about how long it takes to adopt a baby through private domestic adoption and the answer is it varies tremendously from situation to situation. Surviving the adoption process can be incredibly stressful and waiting for an adoption match can seem unbearable. This video focuses on how to pass the waiting time for being matched with an expectant mother through private domestic adoption. These tips for surviving the adoption process will help you if you are matching via a private adoption attorney, private adoption agency, or even if you are self-matching your adoption.

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What Is An Adoption Profile

An adoption profile is a critical part of your adoption journey because it is the marketing tool that explains who your family is to a complete stranger that is making a huge decision. Telling the story of your family in a clear, concise way that is also compelling enough takes a combination of art and science. In today’s episode, I will walk you through the most critical elements of an adoption profile no matter if you are adopting with an adoption agency, an adoption attorney, an adoption consultant, or even self-matching.

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How To Pass A Home Study

The Adoption Home Study are words that can send panic and fear into most hopeful adoptive families in an instant. In today’s episode, we are talking about what it is and how to make it as easy as possible for you. We will cover the step-by-step adoption home study process so that you can be one step closer to your goal of adopting a baby through private domestic adoption that will be helpful no matter if you are adopting through an agency, private adoption attorney, using an adoption consultant or self-matching your adoption.


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How To Pick An Adoption Partner

Picking an adoption partner for your private domestic adoption journey is critical to your overall success. Not only is it important to find a partner that has great success rates but it is also important to ensure that you are a great fit for each other. There are a few criteria that are helpful for finding an adoption agency, adoption attorney, or even an adoption consultant that are covered here.

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Funding Your Adoption

Paying for your adoption can seem overwhelming and unattainable, but anything is possible with the right plan and support. In this episode, we are going to break down the various ways you can fund your adoption no matter what big scary number might be standing in your way. We will also discuss some practical tips on how to break that number down to make it feel way more manageable so you can reach your goal of adopting a baby.

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5 Ways To Adopt A Baby

Adopting a baby through private domestic adoption can be incredibly confusing but it doesn’t have to be that way. This episode walks you through the 5 most common ways to adopt a baby through private domestic adoption and the important facts you need to know about adopting a baby with an adoption agency, adoption attorney, adoption consultant, or even if you are self-matching your adoption.

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How To Adopt A Baby Overview

Adopting a baby through private domestic adoption can be incredibly confusing but it doesn’t have to be that way. This episode walks you through the step-by-step process to know exactly how to adopt a baby through adoption no matter if you are planning to adopt through an adoption agency, adoption attorney, adoption consultant, or even if you are self matching your adoption. Consider this your ultimate guide adopting a baby, or even adoption 101.

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