Myth- It takes years to complete a domestic adoption.
Reality- The average
time frame to complete a Domestic Adoption is 1-2 years.
Myth- Women who place children for adoption, have abandoned
their child, and do so, due to selfish reasons.
Reality-Most
Birthmother’s choose adoption because they want, what they believe, is the best
thing for there child. For most this is a heart wrenching decision.
Myth- If I adopt domestically, the birthparents might change
their mind after the adoption is finalized.
Reality- It is
estimated that less than one percent of Domestic adoptions are legally
contested after the relinquishment of parental rights. Despite media sensationalism
of a few high profile cases, an overturned adoption is extremely rare.
Myth- Most birthparents are teens gone wild.
Reality- The majority
of birthparents are in their twenties and thirties. Many may already have a
child, and additional children would be a hardship for the family.
Myth- There are few babies available for adoption.
Reality- Each year
there are over 20,000 infants placed for adoption in the Untied States.
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