How open are YOU to the issues in adoption?
How long you wait directly depends on the flexibility of your adoption plan. The simple answer: the more open you are on the following six issues, the shorter the wait.
The six main issues are:
- RACE
- LEVEL OF ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE
- LITTLE OR NO PRENATAL CARE
- BIRTH FATHER PATERNITY
- MEDICAL HISTORY OF MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH ISSUES
- BIRTH PARENT CONTACT AND OPENNESS OF ADOPTION
These would not be issues to overcome if you have a child biologically. The race would be your own and you would have control over alcohol or other substances. Furthermore, the birth father would be known and there would not be any legal issues related to paternity. Most likely, you would be able to receive scheduled prenatal care and be fully aware of any possible hereditary issues — mental or physical.
Wait time will always be unpredictable and adoptive families must understand that the wait is dependant on the birth mother. The reason one family is chosen ahead of another is unique to each birth mother.
To learn more about the adoption process, as well as how to complete a home study and adoption profile, click here.
