When I was a kid, I was in foster care. However, I got adopted when I was 11, and it was a completely new experience for me. I found myself with rules, schedules, and people who actually cared about me, and it was a big change. Fortunately, I learned how to be civil to other people early on, and I was really impressed with how much of a difference it made in my life. I decided a few years back that it would be cool to start focusing on helping other people to live a better family life, so I made this website. Check it out!
When you are looking to adopt a child, many thoughts might be going through your head. It's an emotional process to talk about your wishes to grow your family and one that takes time as you learn about getting matched with a birth family. In this process, you will be asked about your family, and you will write a biography to describe why you would be a good match for a child. Birth parents who are looking to have their child adopted will read stories of potential adoptive parents, and it's important to be yourself as you describe what your family is like.
Your Family Values
Each family is different, and you will want to talk about what your family values are. You may be a family that goes to church or a couple that wants to homeschool your children. Take the time to consider what is important to you as individuals and as a couple. Be honest about what matters to you, and what you hope to bring to the life of a child if they are placed in your care.
Don't Be Afraid to Be Yourself
Your family is unique, and you will be chosen by the right biological parents to be the adoptive parents of their child when you are authentically yourself. No matter what your family constellation looks like, what you have to offer will be important to the right parents. Don't try to change your ideals, or hide who you are when you are writing out the story of your family. The right match will happen when the time is right.
Be Patient With the Process
It takes time to match the right child to the right adoptive parents. You might be waiting for months without hearing anything, only to suddenly get a call that it's time to pick up your child. You can do some preparation ahead of time but understand that patience is essential when it comes to the adoption process. Adoption agencies know that you are eager to be parents, and will work to find the best match for you and the child.
The adoption journey can be difficult, and one where you will want to find support along the way. Talk to your adoption agency when you have concerns, and be mindful that the process takes time. Understand that the right family will choose you, and there's no reason to be anyone but your authentic self.
Contact a local adoption agency to learn more.