Here in Maryland, the average cost of adoption ranges from $20,000 to $50,000, which includes things like the home study, court and legal fees, birth mother medical expenses and legal expenses, and pre-adoption and post-adoption counseling for birth parents. And… Read More
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How Adoptive Parents Benefit from Working with a Local Adoption Agency in Maryland
In previous blogs over the years, we’ve outlined the many benefits birth parents receive from working with a local adoption agency in Maryland, like Adoption Makes Family. However, we haven’t spent much time discussing the benefits adoptive parents receive from… Read More
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The Benefits of Working with a Local Adoption Agency in Maryland
When a birth mother chooses to create an adoption plan, the next big decision she will have to make is which adoption agency to work with – and “there are lots of agencies to choose from all over the country,”… Read More
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Adoption Counseling Services in Maryland
A birth mother’s decision to create an adoption plan is never an easy one. However, “many birth parents are able to reconcile the loss and make peace with the decision,” according to the Child Welfare Information Gateway. But it can… Read More
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How to Create an Adoption Plan in Maryland
An unplanned pregnancy can be tough, especially if you are not in a place in life where raising a child is really feasible. So, you may be considering creating an adoption plan, but are unsure what to do first. This… Read More
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What is an Adoption Plan?
An unplanned pregnancy can be a stressful time, especially if you are not in a place in life where raising a child is part of your future plans. You undoubtedly have a million thoughts running through your mind. Am I… Read More
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Who Covers Adoption Medical Expenses in Maryland?
An unplanned pregnancy can be scary. There are undoubtedly a million questions running through your mind. And one of the most common questions we hear from birth mothers is “Can I afford the medical expenses?” Whether you are leaning toward… Read More
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What is the Adoption Home Study Process in Maryland?
An adoption home study is one of the first steps any hopeful family takes in the adoption process. Still, despite its importance, there are a lot of common misconceptions surrounding home studies. So, we’re here to help shed a little… Read More
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How Much Does Adoption Cost in Maryland?
Perhaps the biggest question on any prospective parent’s mind is “How much does adoption cost?” It’s true, adoption is not cheap. Check out our previous blog post, Saving for Adoption in Maryland, so some helpful ways to help fund your… Read More
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Saving for Adoption in Maryland
One of the most common things we hear from people researching adoption for the first time is “I can’t afford this.” Yes, it’s true that adoption is not cheap, which is why saving for adoption is critical. “If you have… Read More
