by New Beginnings | Jan 27, 2018 | Adoption Tips, Blog, Front Page, Home Study
Answer all Questions on the Forms We appreciate families who move through the paperwork quickly, but partial and incomplete forms will only delay the process. Take the time to answer every question clearly and concisely. Use N/A and none when appropriate. All Adults... 
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 New Beginnings | Jun 29, 2017 | Adoption Tips, Blog, Front Page, resources
For each couple going through infertility, their journey is unique, but one of common issues they face is decision making. Questions such as “How many IVF cycles should we do? Should we try surrogacy, gestational carrier, donor egg, adoption? Is childfree living... 
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...