Resources

Many people may not feel comfortable joining an Adoption Group, such as ours.

10 Reasons why you should join a support group:

1. You feel overwhelmed by the adoption process and you don't know how to get started.
   
2. You want to adopt but your partner doesn't want to.
   
3. You aren't sure if you can afford to adopt.
   
4. You are afraid to meet the birthmother and you are terrified she will change her mind.
   
5. You are feeling pressure from family members and friends.
   
6. You need to talk to other people who understand the roller coaster of adoption.
7. You make lifelong friendships.
   
8. Your children meet other adopted children.
   
9. You can talk to other adoptive parents about raising your child.
   
10. You would like to gain knowledge about the adoption process

10 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Adoption

1. Is it possible to adopt a healthy baby within the United States?
   
2. What is an open adoption?
   
3. How often do birthmothers change their minds?
   
4. What percentage of adoptions fail?
   
5. What are the differences between a facilitator and an adoption agency? An adoption agency and an adoption attorney?
   
6. What are the opportunities and risks of international adoption?
7. How expensive is adoption? Are there subsidies or tax credits available?
8. Can a single parent adopt?
9. Is it possible to adopt when you are over 40? Over 45?
10. How do you tell your child he or she is adopted?

Links 

Adoptive Families (http://www.adoptivefamilies.com) Adoptive Familes, the award-winning national adoption magazine, is the leading adoption information source for families before, during, and after adoption.

Adoption (http://www.adoption.com) Offers adoption information on everything from domestic, international, foster to adopt, stories, news, and laws since 1996. This site features waiting child photolistings, an adoption reunion registry, 850+ online support discussion forums, how-to guides, publishes the free AdoptionWeek e-Magazine, and more.

Pennsylvania Access To Criminal History (PATCH) (https://epatch.state.pa.us/Home.jsp)  Adoptive parents may use the "Records Check" section of this site to complete your PA Criminal Background Checks.

Tapestry Books (http://www.tapestrybooks.com)

National Adoption Information Clearinghouse & Child Welfare Information Gateway

North American Council on Adoptable Children (NACAC)

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