Adoptive Family Education
RESOURCES FOR ADOPTIVE FAMILIES
Navigating the adoption process can feel overwhelming, but Heart to Heart Adoptions is here to guide you every step of the way. You’ll find educational links on this page to help you prepare for this life-changing journey.
Start by learning about the home study, the essential first step to becoming an adoptive parent. This process evaluates your readiness and ensures a safe, loving environment for your future child. While completing your home study, begin working on your family profile, which introduces you to potential birth mothers and helps establish meaningful connections.
Take time to explore topics like interracial parenting or adopting a child with special needs if these are options you’ve considered. Understanding adoption types—open, semi-open, and closed—is crucial as you decide what arrangement works best for you, the birth mother, and the child.
Don’t miss the sections on adoption laws, guidance for the first conversation with a birth mother, and the required training to prepare you for parenthood. These pages, accessible from the side menu and dropdowns, are packed with insights to save you time and set you up for success.
Heart to Heart Adoptions is here to support you as you build your family with love and purpose.
Additional Resources
Your Adoptive Family Home Study
What is a home study and what do you need in your home study?
Family Profiles for Your Adoption
Here are suggestions about personalizing your family profile.
Interracial Parenting
What should you know about adopting outside of your race and if you are ready.
Adopting Children With Special Needs
Are you in a position physically, mentally and spiritually to adopt a child who has special needs.
Your First Conversation with a Birth Mother
What do you say to the woman who may give you the greatest gift you’ve ever seen?
Types of Adoption: Open, Semi-Open, Closed
What kind of adoption will work best for you and the birth family?
Adoption Laws You Should Know
We’re here to explain how adoption laws vary from state to state.
How Do We Match Birth Mothers with Adoptive Parents?
We want the best matches possible. You can help us.
What You Should Know When You Adopt a Toddler
Toddlers come with some unexpected behaviors.
Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC)
The ICPC process often requires you to remain in the baby’s birth state for a while after signing. This essential process ensures protections for everyone involved.