Before you can adopt a child in Georgia, you'll have to participate in a home study. A social worker will visit your house and ask questions to learn more about your life, background and parenting style. A home study can be nerve-wracking for first-time parents, but...
Adoption
The rewards of adopting a child
Adoption can be a rewarding decision because it allows couples in Georgia the opportunity to nurture a child. Just as there are many reasons why people decide to have a baby, there are several reasons why choosing adoption might be beneficial. If you're considering...
Set clear guidelines for meetings in an open adoption
Many adoptions these days are open, which means that the birth parents and the adoptive parents are introduced. In many cases, they will continue communication after the baby is born. There isn’t any single set of guidelines that you must use when you do this....
What is required to adopt a child in Georgia?
If you are considering welcoming a child into your life through adoption, you have a wonderful opportunity to change the trajectory of a young life. Parenting a child that has likely experienced hardships in his or her life enables you to turn what might have been a...
Adopting a stepchild can be an amazing moment in your life
Adopting your stepchild can be one of the most amazing things you do in your life. There are many benefits, such as being able to prove that you’re not going to leave them and being able to take on parental responsibilities permanently. If you’re raising a stepchild...
What type of adoption is right for you?
Often, adoptions are “secret” events in which the birth family and adoptive family have little to no information about each other. The most a birth family may know about the child’s biological parents is very basic written information set forth in an Order terminating...
Deciding if adoption is right for you
You do want to take your time and consider whether adoption is right for you before starting the process. It can be a wonderful, exciting, life-changing journey, but you need to know exactly what you want and what you expect. This is true for single individuals,...
Stepchild adoptions: terminating the biological parental rights
The relationship between a stepchild and their stepparent can be incredibly valuable in the lives of both parties involved. In many instances, a stepparent can be more caring and supportive than the child’s biological parent. The bond that forms between stepparents...
What is the average cost of adopting a child in the U.S.?
Adopting a child provides a path to parenthood for couples and individuals who want to grow their families as well as for those who cannot biologically have children. For many, it’s an overwhelmingly positive experience, especially for those who may have waited years...
