What are my options?
There is more than one way to build your family: via international or domestic adoption, with the help of an attorney or agency, through surrogacy, embryo transfer, or other assisted reproductive technologies, among others. Here's how to start narrowing the possibilities to find the perfect path for you.
Adoption: the Basics
- Adoption Options
A brief rundown of the various options and their costs, benefits, and risks.
- Domestic or International: Choosing an Adoption Route
A closer look at the biggest adoption decision most families make: whether to adopt from the U.S. or abroad.
- How We Decided
Parents share how they chose their adoption path.
- Decision Matrix A chart of questions and answers to help you choose your adoption route.
Medical and Surrogacy Options
- New Paths to ParenthoodAs infertility treatment technology advances, more Americans are turning to assisted reproduction. Here, we provide an overview of some of the choices families are making.
- Legal Q&A: Assisted Reproductive Technologies
An adoption attorney explains the legal ramifications of embryo transfer, gestational surrogacy, egg donation, and other medical options.
Domestic Adoption
- The Truth About Domestic Adoption
It's not as expensive, uncertain or difficult as people believe.
- Domestic Newborn Adoption Overview
Our guide to one of the most rewarding adoption routes.
- Independent Adoption
Is it right for you?
- Choosing Foster Adoption
Our guide to one of the most rewarding adoption routes.
- Why choose Foster Adoption?
Deciding whether fost/adopt makes sense for your family.
International Adoption
- International Adoption 101
The basics of adopting abroad.
- Country Overviews
A brief look at the adoption programs with other nations.
- China adoption
- Russia adoption
- Guatemala adoption
- Korea adoption
- Vietnam adoption
- Ukraine adoption
- Kazakhstan adoption
- India adoption
- Ethiopia adoption
- Rwanda adoption
- Lesotho adoption
- Burundi adoption
- Liberia adoption
- Colombia adoption
- Costa Rica adoption
- Philippines adoption
- Nepal adoption
- Taiwan adoption
- Hong Kong adoption
- Haiti adoption
- Bulgaria adoption
- Poland adoption
