Adoption Foster Care

Adoption is an option that is increasingly being considered by many couples in the world today. It is no longer an issue that only couples that have been unsuccessful in their attempt to get pregnant consider. Couples with children and those who can still get pregnant also consider adopting children. Whichever your reasons for wanting to adopt a child, there are various things that you must know about adoption and various steps that you must take before you can successfully add a new member to your family. Talk It Out With Your Partner Getting pregnant and adopting a child into your family are big steps so far as the family set up is concerned. This is mainly because they not only involve both parents raising a child, but also because they come with added responsibilities. Since there will be need for both parents to create a conducive environment for the development of the child, it is imperative that you talk to your partner about your wish to adopt a child. Making sure that you are ...

Of course, there are many differences between foster care and adoption, ranging from the trivial to the significant. After a child is adopted and post placement visits have occurred, a social worker will no longer be a regular guest at your home. The child will have your last name. You will not have to share authority with an agency decisions about school, medical treatment, religious practice and a myriad of other parenting matters can be made without someone looking over your shoulder. The child will inherit from you and is entitled to a share of your estate equal to that of any of your other children. You will be financially responsible for the child's welfare until the age of majority, and you will be liable for his or her actions in any legal disputes. When you adopt your foster child, especially one who has been with you for an extended period of time, both you and the social worker should help the child to understand the significance of the change in status. The child's...