{"id":71008,"date":"2019-08-24T23:10:36","date_gmt":"2019-08-25T05:10:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/?p=375"},"modified":"2021-12-09T13:37:03","modified_gmt":"2021-12-09T19:37:03","slug":"guidelines-for-choosing-an-adoptive-family","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/child-adoption\/guidelines-for-choosing-an-adoptive-family\/","title":{"rendered":"Guidelines for Choosing an Adoptive Family"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Choosing an adoptive family means you probably already have a mental picture of an ideal home and family for your child. The adoption process creates an opportunity to make that picture a reality by providing you with the opportunity to select the family you want. By answering the following questions you will gain a better understanding of what kind of home and family might be best for your child.<\/p>\n<p>You might be looking for a family that already has brothers or sisters or you may be looking for first-time parents.\u00a0 Who you want to choose as the family you give to your baby can be up to you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Below are some questions to help you envision the family you want to choose for your baby:<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Questions to Ask<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>How long have you been married?<\/li>\n<li>What makes your marriage work?<\/li>\n<li>How many other children do you have, or plan to have?<\/li>\n<li>What is the source of your motivation for adopting?<\/li>\n<li>Do you have any pets, and if so, how many and what kind?<\/li>\n<li>Where do you live and what are the living conditions and the general environment (standard of living, urban, country, weather, crime, etc.)? What is your community like?<\/li>\n<li>Do you have plans to move?<\/li>\n<li>What is your denomination and current views and practices of religion?<\/li>\n<li>How much contact do you expect to have with me?<\/li>\n<li>What is your educational background?<\/li>\n<li>What is your current occupation&#8211;the way you earn a living?<\/li>\n<li>Will both of you work after you adopt?<\/li>\n<li>What will make you good parents?<\/li>\n<li>What about your extended family? How much contact do you expect to have with them?<\/li>\n<li>With whom will your child be spending the most time?<\/li>\n<li>What connections through family and friends do you have with adoption?<\/li>\n<li>What are your hobbies, interests, and goals for the future?<\/li>\n<li>What type of education would you make available for your child?<\/li>\n<li>Do you have a college savings plan for your children?<\/li>\n<li>How do you handle and resolve conflict?<\/li>\n<li>What is your personal philosophy toward discipline?<\/li>\n<li>What kind of future do you envision for your adopted child?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You may find it helpful to discuss your questions with an Adoption Specialist. Remember, asking questions does not create a commitment to place for <a title=\"Adoption\" href=\"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/adoption\/\">adoption<\/a>. It is usually helpful to get expert insights.<br \/>\n<!--more--><strong>More helpful articles:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/adoption\/adoption-process-birth-parents\/\">The Adoption Process for Birth Parents<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/adoption\/adoption-financial-resources\/\">Financial Assistance for Adoption<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/adoption\/adoption-options\/\">Adoption Options<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/adoption\/questions-to-ask-yourself\/\">Adoption Questions to Ask Yourself<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Choosing an adoptive family means you probably already have a mental picture of an ideal home and family for your child. 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