Starting the Adoption Process

Once you’ve decided to adopt a baby, the first step of the adoption process is to complete our free online application.

There are three types of adoption: open adoption, semi-open adoption, and closed adoption. Each expectant mother chooses the type of adoption she would like to have.

One of the first things families learn about adoption is that the fees associated with the cost of adoption can be substantial. If you’re hoping to adopt a baby, the costs you can expect include, but are not limited to, the following:

When couples decide to adopt a baby, sometimes one partner is enthusiastic while the other is less so. There are exceptions, but usually one person is more eager to adopt than his or her partner. We often hear this referred to as “reluctant spouse.”