Adopting a child can be an exciting but overwhelming journey, especially when you first start to learn about the different types of adoptions. While in the past most adoptions were closed ones, the same is not true today. Open adoptions According to FindLaw, this kind...
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Adopting stepchildren in North Dakota: 3 important facts
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2018 there were an estimated 3,857,632 stepchildren in U.S. households. In North Dakota alone (only taking into account minors), the number was approximately 4,888. While there are stories of wicked stepmothers, there are also...
How to pass a home study for adoption in North Dakota
Many adoptive parents feel nervous about the home study part of the process. Rest assured that social workers aren't looking for perfection. They are checking that the environment is safe for raising children as they work on matching the child with the right parents....
What is an open adoption?
For many couples in North Dakota, nothing is quite as exciting as anticipating the adoption of a child. If you're in the midst of this process, you may have heard about open adoptions. Every adoption is unique, but the goal of any good parent is to protect his or her...