Domestic adoption may seem like the easiest course of action at face value, but even within the boundaries of the United States, the adoption process can still get complicated. Things to consider beforehand include your comfort level with birthparent/birthmother communication and if you might consider an open adoption. Additionally, domestic adoption can be effectuated through an adoption agency, an adoption lawyer or the foster care system and each method comes with its own protocol and set of challenges. Our goal in creating this section was to help you discover which type of domestic adoption might be right for you and who can best help you accomplish your goals, because the more prepared you are, the more successful your adoption experience.
