How to Adopt
Once you have decided that you want to adopt and have determined that you would make a good candidate to adopt a child, knowing how to proceed next can sometimes present a challenge. This section provides a guide on how to adopt a child, from locating an adoptable child to overcoming obstacles to adoption. To begin, select an item from the list below.
How to Adopt Articles
- Adoption Agency Checklist NEW!
- Adoption Assistance
- Adoption Checklist
- Adoption Consent FAQ
- Adoption Court FAQs
- Adoption Tax Credit
- Adoption Taxpayer Identification Number
- Biological Parents' Consent to Adoption FAQ
- Consent to Adoption: Introduction
- Costs of Adopting: Fact Sheet for Families
- Home Study for Adoption FAQ
- Locating a Child Available for Adoption: Top 10 Ways
- Obstacles to the Adoption Process
- Obtaining Background Information on Your Prospective Adoptive Child
- Questionnaire: Am I Eligible To Adopt A Child?
- Questionnaire: Questions For Birth Parents To Consider Before Making An Adoption Plan
- Questions to Ask Child's Caseworker
- The Adoption Home Study Process
- Where Are Adoption Cases Heard?