by Elizabeth Westermann, LCSW | Dec 7, 2017 | Adoption Tips, Blog, Front Page
Now that you are in the adoption process, you may have been matched with a child and are waiting for the placement or perhaps you are still waiting to be matched with a child. The holiday season extends for over a month with parties to attend, gifts to buy and... 
by Elizabeth Westermann, LCSW | Jul 24, 2017 | Adoption Tips, Blog, Front Page, Home Study
The home study is one of the most important documents generated during the adoption process. It is required for every adoption, both domestic and international. A home study is basically a detailed overview of the prospective adoptive family including upbringing,... 
by Elizabeth Westermann, LCSW | Mar 30, 2017 | Adoption Tips, Blog
By Liz Westermann, LCSW Now that you have made the decision to adopt, you are hoping that maybe the process will be easy and stress free. As you begin to fill out the applications, you realize there is an onslaught of more paperwork, fees, home study visits, and...