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Adoption And Foster Parenting Basics
Are you getting ready to bring a child into you home? If you are thinking about adopting a child, or becoming a foster parent, but aren’t sure where to start, than you have come to the right place. Here at VideoJug we have expert advice on adoption and foster parenting so that you know where to go when the time has come for you to adopt a child.

Questions Answered by our Experts

Jennifer Perry
Jennifer Perry-Executive Director, Children's Action Network
Meet the Expert 
Adoption Basics 
  1. Jennifer Perry
  2. What is "adoption"? 
  3. Who can adopt a child? 
  4. What type of person chooses to adopt? 
  5. Why are people afraid to adopt? 
  6. What requirements must be met in order to adopt a child? 
  7. What would make me ineligible to adopt a child? 
  8. How much does an adoption cost? 
  9. Which is adopted more - boys or girls? 
  10. What is the difference between a "closed" adoption and an "open" adoption? 
  11. What are some common problems associated with adoption? 
  12. Do I have to adopt a child within my own state? 
  13. What is a "transracial adoption"? 
  14. What should I consider before proceeding with a transracial adoption? 

Popular Questions

  • Who can adopt a child?
  • What would make me ineligible to adopt a child?
  • Which is adopted more - boys or girls?
  • How do I get approved to adopt a child?
  • How do the home study results affect my adoption plans?
  • Under what circumstances does a child become "custody of the state"?
  • Are foster parents the same as adoptive parents?
  • What happens to children who aren't adopted?
Adoption: The Home Study 
  1. Jennifer Perry
  2. How do I get approved to adopt a child? 
  3. What is the purpose of a "home study"? 
  4. When do I, as an adoptive parent, start the home study process? 
  5. How do I select an agency for a home study? 
  6. How do I prepare my home for a home study? 
  7. What documents do I need for a home study? 
  8. What information does a social worker collect during a home study? 
  9. What are some issues that can come up during the home study process? 
  10. How can I address those issues with my home study caseworker? 
  11. Does everyone in my home have to undergo the home study? 
  12. How do the home study results affect my adoption plans? 
Foster Care 
  1. Jennifer Perry
  2. What is "foster care"? 
  3. What is an "orphan"? 
  4. Does the U.S. still use "orphanages"? 
  5. Under what circumstances does a child become "custody of the state"? 
  6. Can a biological parent regain custody after losing a child to foster care? 
  7. Are foster parents the same as adoptive parents? 
  8. How has foster care changed over the years? 
  9. What type of government support is there for foster children? 
  10. What happens to children who aren't adopted? 

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