10 Steps To Building Your Forever Family

All adoptions share a common process, and being familiar with the 10 steps in that process will help you be fully prepared to welcome a new child (or children) into your life.  In this helpful step-by-step guide, you’ll find all of the information you need to become the future every child deserves.

To read more on all the different types of adoption go to The Dave Thomas Foundation

Step 1: Explore the types of adoption

Step 2: Research the costs

Step 3: Select an adoption agency

Step 4: Work with an agency

Step 5: Begin your homestudy

Step 6: Find and get to know your child

Step 7: Prepare for your child and get organized

Step 8: Bring your child home and petition to adopt

Step 9: Finalize the adoption

Step 10: Celebrate family and stay informed