According to the Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network, over 2,500 children are waiting for adoption in Pennsylvania. If you have adopted a child, you know that welcoming an adopted child into your home is a joyous occasion. However, it can also bring about a...
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Considerations for grandparents adopting grandchildren
Certain circumstances make the adoption of your grandchildren perfectly sensible. No matter the reason, this path is a profound and life-changing event. Even though you are coming purely from a place of love, there are factors you should be aware of. Knowing them will...
Understanding the adoption process in Pennsylvania
The joy of expanding your family through adoption can be one of the most rewarding experiences. However, it also comes with an intricate and sometimes confusing process. In Pennsylvania, the adoption process involves several steps, each with its own rules and...
Understanding the diverse forms of adoption in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, adoption allows individuals and couples to become the legal parents of a child who is not biologically their own. This process not only provides a nurturing home for children in need but also allows individuals and couples to fulfill their desires to...
Identify positive signs when considering an adoption
The process of adoption in Pennsylvania involves many different steps. Each adoption has unique factors that determine the cost and outcome of bringing a new person into your family. Along the way, it helps to look at a few signs that indicate this life-changing...
Why do some families adopt an adult?
Many people believe adoption is only to bring young children into a family. However, state law also permits you to adopt an adult. If you know an adult that you want to adopt as a son or daughter, take heart that you likely have a good reason for doing so. WebMD...
What you should know about stepparent adoptions
Did you know that nearly 40% of adoptions that occur in the US involve stepparents? Stepparent adoptions and foster care adoptions have the greatest percentage of adoptions in the US. Stepparent adoptions typically begin because one biological parent is not involved...
3 ways children may react to an adoptive sibling
Anytime you add a new member to the family, it changes the existing dynamics permanently. Though the changes are typically positive, adjusting to them takes time. If you already have children, they may have mixed feelings about the addition of an adopted sibling....
What roadblocks could occur in an adoption?
Adopting a child is a huge undertaking. It is also a massive legal process that could have some challenges along the way. Common issues are when there is another person blocking your ability to adopt. FindLaw notes that such problems with adoption can occur at any...
What is the Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network?
If you are thinking about adopting a child, the Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network may be an option for you. The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services explains SWAN is for children that may be harder to find adopting families due to various factors. Some...