Adoption is a journey filled with hope, love and, sometimes, a bit of uncertainty. For many couples in Georgia, open adoption has become a great option to start and grow their families. If you're considering adoption, understanding the benefits of open adoption can...
Adoption
Can single individuals adopt a child in Georgia?
Many single individuals dream of becoming parents and wonder if they can adopt a child in Georgia. The good news is that Georgia law allows single individuals to adopt, giving them the opportunity to build a family. Do you meet the criteria? Single individuals must...
Understanding the adoption process in Georgia
Adopting a child represents a deep and transformative journey for the child and the entire family. In Georgia, the adoption process is thorough and designed to meet the child’s best interests. Steps to consider when adopting After inquiring at the Department of Human...
Air Force leave changes may ease the way for adoption
Deciding to adopt a child can be a scary but wonderful time in a family's life. The United States Air Force just made making such a decision a little bit easier for Air Force personnel living in Georgia. Until recently, the Air Force allowed a woman who gave birth to...
Adoption and associated financial considerations
Deciding to adopt a child can be an exciting time in people's lives. Bringing a child into a family can be a most rewarding experience. Most people in Georgia go into the process aware of the many of the steps that need to be completed before an adoption can happen....
Adoption in Georgia just got easier
Adopting a child can be the beginning of a wonderful new life for the child and his or her new family. The Georgia legislature just passed a bill that should make adopting a child in Georgia easier. Until now, there were so many barriers to adoption that many couples...
Adoption help is available
Do you want to be a parent but do not want to or can't have children of your own? Are you a step-parent who wants to make your steps kids officially yours? In either case, the adoption process is the way to go, but it can be rather frustrating to get through and...
Georgia children seek forever home through foster care adoption
Adopting a child tends to come with many unknowns, causing prospective adoptive parents to question whether or not they truly want to go through this process. This is especially true when it comes to foster care adoption. With the bureaucratic procedures varying by...
Foster care adoption is a possibility for Georgia families
Children of all ages spend time in the foster care system, moving from home to home and waiting to be adopted. Families in Georgia interested in adoption may choose to adopt a child from foster care, giving him or her the forever home for which they have been...
Georgia parents can make an impact through stepparent adoption
With the month of June comes the celebration of Father's Day and time spent with family and friends. Through adoption, many children are able to celebrate this holiday with their adoptive families. While people often think of domestic and international adoption of a...