PROS:
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Adoptive Families can adopt an infant.
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Background information on the child’s birth
parents that may include a social, educational and health history.
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At Beacon House, you are updated regularly on
the health of the Birth Mother and Baby, throughout the pregnancy.
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There are varying degrees of openness, it may be
possible to maintain contact with Birth Family
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It is less expensive and less paperwork than an
International Adoption.
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No international travel.
CONS:
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The Birth Mother can choose to parent the new
baby, versus going through with the adoption process.
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Adoption laws vary by state
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Wait time to get matched is estimated.
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Lack of Medical History
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If the Birthfather is “unknown: termination of
parental rights must be done in his absence.