“ADOPTION COSTS TOO MUCH.”
Reality: Depending on the circumstances, the cost of adoption ranges from $0 – $30,000 and assistance is available.
“ISN'T THERE A GREAT CHANCE THAT A CHILD'S BIRTH PARENTS WILL GET A CHILD BACK AFTER THE ADOPTION?”
Reality: In modern U.S. adoption, laws have been established that nearly eliminate this possibility.
“ADOPTED CHILDREN PROBABLY HAVE MANY EMOTIONAL ISSUES I WON'T KNOW HOW TO HANDLE”
Reality: It’s true that some children who have had traumatic experiences may have an increased chance of having emotional and behavioral issues. But the truth is that any child, adopted or biological, may present these types of challenges. And the truth is that there are a lot of resources available to help in such situations.
“I MAY NOT BE ABLE TO LOVE AN ADOPTED CHILD AS I WOULD A BIOLOGICAL CHILD.”
Reality: While many people fear this very thing before adopting, according to research, 95 percent of adoptive parents say they experience a strong attachment to their child.
Excerpt from Hope for Orphans @ www.familylife.com/hopefororphans
