The decision to adopt can be challenging. If the decision results from infertility, it may mean giving up the dream of having a child by birth. Perhaps you are considering expanding your family of biological children. You may worry how the new child will be accepted, and whether you can love a child from adoption as much as a biological child.
Among the most common concerns from prospective, and new adoptive parents include:
- What type of adoption do I choose?
- Can I raise a child of a different race or ethnic background?
- What would it be like to adopt an older child, or a child with special needs?
- What about adopting from the foster system?
- What barriers to adoption do I face as part of a same-sex couple, or an individual looking to adopt?
- Is it better to have an open or closed adoption?
- Will my extended family accept this child?
- What if my adopted child wants to find its birthparents?
- What if my partner doesn’t want to adopt, but I do?
Whatever the circumstance, licensed therapists who understand the questions and concerns of prospective adoptive parents can provide the education, support, and counseling to help them through the decision-making process. If you are ready to envision your life as an adoptive parent, contact Envision Therapy today to make your first appointment.