Congratulations on considering adoption as a way to start or grow your family. Both domestically and internationally, there are millions of children who are looking for a home with their forever family. Whether you are turning to adoption because of infertility issues, or simply because of a desire to provide for children who are parentless rather than creating your own, deciding to adopt is a lifelong, fulfilling, and challenging commitment - just as having a biological child would be.
Its natural to feel excitement and joy when you imagine the child that you will bring into your family through adoption. Just as parents who are waiting nine months for a pregnancy to come to fruition, prospective adoptive parents will have many months of contemplating, worrying, and dreaming about their precious future child. But because adopting a child can often be unpredictable in the exact time that it takes, its important that you acquaint yourself with the adoption process, the possible pitfalls, and other challenges that you might face along the way.