Educate yourself about adopting in Michigan
November is National Adoption Month, and the holidays are a good time to educate yourself on the adoption process and the many opportunities for adoption in Michigan. A child out there needs you!
There are three steps to adoption. The first is family assessment, conducted by a social worker within an adoption agency.
The second step is deciding which type of adoption is best for you. There are basically three types of adoption: foster adoption, international adoption, and domestic adoption. Click here for a more detailed description of each type.
Step three is hiring an agency. To see a list of many agencies and websites for adopting in Michigan, click here.
November 25, 2008, has been declared "Michigan Adoption Day" by the Michigan Supreme Court. Over 30 Michigan courts finalize adoptions, hold parties for adoptive families, and have other activities aimed at educating the public about the adoption process.
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