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Are you a naturally organized person? Do you regularly have to-do lists, checklists and spreadsheets to help you get things done?If you are a fabulous organizer or not, when navigating the rough waters of your adoption journey, it can get a bit crazy and even overwhelming if you don’t have some way to get (and […]
The post Tim’s 4 Tips For Organizing The Adoption Journey : Episode 103 first appeared on Infant Adoption Guide.
Every infant adoption story is unique. They are also inspirational and fun to listen to as it makes the adoption process more real. When you hear about someone who has actually adopted – went through the whole process and brought home their baby – it can (and should) provide hope. Micah and Emily are guests […]
The post An Infant Adoption Story with Micah and Emily : Episode 102 first appeared on Infant Adoption Guide.
The high cost of infant adoption can keep people from starting the process of building a family. It doesn’t have to be this way. Thousands of people (just like you) adopt EVERY YEAR, despite the high cost. There are many ways to fund your adoption. Today, we will give you 6 Creative Ways To Fund […]
The post 6 Creative Ways To Fund Your Adoption: Podcast Episode 86 first appeared on Infant Adoption Guide.
One of the first things to consider when starting your journey is choosing an adoption agency. It is one of the biggest decisions a hopeful adoptive parent will make and it is also one of the most difficult ones. The choices can be overwhelming with thousands of agencies to choose from and each agency operating […]
The post How To Find The RIGHT Adoption Agency In 4 Steps: Podcast Episode 84 first appeared on Infant Adoption Guide.
Can you imagine a world where finances are no longer an obstacle for anyone wanting to adopt in the U.S.? This is the mission of BothHands.org, a non-profit organization that helps fund your adoption AND helps serve a widow. This could be the most irresistible non-profit organization in the world, right? “Almost ten years ago, […]
The post IAG 069: Fund Your Adoption & Serve a Widow with JT Olson of BothHands.org first appeared on Infant Adoption Guide.
Trying to adopt a baby can be extremely overwhelming and frustrating – especially when you first start the process. My wife and I have adopted three newborns over the past 10+ years. This is a very special episode of the IAG podcast. In fact, in over 60 episodes, there hasn’t been one as special as […]
The post IAG 062: 10 Things We’ve Learned Through 3 Infant Adoptions with Tisha Elder first appeared on Infant Adoption Guide.
A great way to increase your ability to adopt faster is to be open to adopting from outside of your home state – also known as “interstate adoption”. On this episode, we cover everything you need to know about interstate adoption with our special guest Carrie Eckhardt. Start listening right here: When adopting a newborn […]
The post IAG 061: What you need to know about interstate adoption first appeared on Infant Adoption Guide.
Infant adoption has changed over the years and we as hopeful adoptive parents want to (and need to) keep up with the changes as we look to build our families. Here are some examples of the changes we’ve seen: Fewer placements Higher fall through rates New/different adoption scams More of a need for an online […]
The post IAG 053: How Infant Adoption Has Changed with Nicole Witt first appeared on Infant Adoption Guide.
Choosing an adoption agency is usually a big decision in your journey to adopt because they are your guide from day one through the day a baby is placed in your arms (and beyond). Finding the right agency to work with can get confusing and overwhelming. There are hundreds of agencies across the U.S. so […]
The post IAG 051: How to work with multiple adoption agencies first appeared on Infant Adoption Guide.
Can you guess what is the #1 struggle most families face when they are trying to build their family through infant adoption? How to fund your adoption. The large stack of adoption expenses can quickly get us overwhelmed with how in the world to pay for it all. Lots of folks get discouraged about how to […]
The post IAG 048: How to fund your adoption the SMART way first appeared on Infant Adoption Guide.
The cost of adoption is a sensitive subject. We hear about how expensive it is and it can be difficult to understand why. Here is the truth. In domestic infant adoption, lots of people are needed to help make sure the safe placement of a child happens with the right family. See the emphasis on […]
“You can be the strongest person on your team by staying positive, leading with an open mind and an open heart, and putting trust in your team and in the process. Without it, you will get in your own way. With it, magic will happen.” –Rebecca Gruenspan Teamwork is the ability to work together toward […]
The adoption tax credit. It’s a huge financial tool for hopeful adoptive parents to use. Something that can help offset the large cost of domestic infant adoption. The credit has changed over the years – and may change again in the future. There are a lot of rules that go with it, which makes it […]
Do you think it is possible to adopt without DEBT? I know you can – and so does Julie Gumm. She is an adoptive mom, a speaker and author. She has been on the Dave Ramsey Show – which is a nationally syndicated talk radio show (really cool). She and her husband have adopted twice […]



