Navigating adoption is hard and for many, the difficulty starts with choosing the right path for their journey. Deciding whether to use an agency, attorney, or consultant is overwhelming but the first step to making this decision is to understand your options. That’s exactly why this post was written.

Waiting is a difficult but usually necessary phase of an adoption journey. The question of what to do while you wait naturally follows. From focusing on what you can control to building connection and more, learn how you can do more than just “get through” this season.

Adopting a baby without an agency, or independent adoption, is something I learned a lot about as we were navigating the process. This post walks you through the process from initial research to adoption finalization.

This was our court date for our oldest son’s adoption day. It was one of the best days of my life!

Announcing your plans to adopt can be really intimidating but it is a key step in matching for private or independent adoption. Read here to learn the steps to announce your adoption plans and get started with self-matching for adoption today.

Ever wondered how to self-match for adoption? Social media is helpful tool for this. Read here to learn the steps I took to self-match for adoption on Facebook!