[Pt 2] Why we decided to adopt & our biggest mistake (and the 10 most common questions we get)

Back with part 2! And the 10 most common questions we get about adoption.   🔍 A few AI generated Key Highlights:  Our Adoption Journey: Hear why we chose to adopt, the challenges we faced, and our biggest mistake – not fully understanding the difference between adoption and placement agencies. Adoption vs. Placement Agencies: Learn from our experience about the crucial differences between these two and why it matters in your adoption process. Costs and Legal Aspects: We delve into the financial and legal sides of adoption, providing real numbers and insights to help you prepare. Handling Social Worker Responsibilities: Discover the unexpected role Linda had to play in our first adoption and why having a social worker is vital. Emotional Preparation and Faith: We discuss the importance of prayer, trust in God, and emotional readiness for the adoption process. Adoption Agency Selection: Insights into choosing the right agency and how to make your profile stand out to potential birth mothers. Open vs. Closed Adoptions: Learn from our experiences of having two different types of adoptions and how they impacted us.    Common Questions Answered: Eligibility Requirements: What you need to know about being eligible for adoption. Legal and Custody Issues: Our experience and advice on handling legalities. Can Birth Mothers Change Their Minds?: Understanding the legalities and emotional aspects. Adoption Process Duration: Insights into timelines and preparing yourself. Adoption Costs: Real numbers and tips for financial planning. Adopting with Biological Children: What you need to consider. Role of Birth Parents: How birth parents are involved in the process. Preparing Emotionally: The importance of prayer and an open heart. Matching Process: How agencies match children with families. Starting the Adoption Process: Practical first steps to take.   Resources Mentioned: Adoption Agencies: American Adoptions (https://www.americanadoptions.com/) and Angel Adoptions (https://www.angeladoptioninc.com/) Financial Aid: MediShare (and government programs) - https://seedtime.com/medishare  Scriptural Reference: James 1:27 (on caring for orphans) (Please note: links mentioned may be affiliate links which help us support our podcast and website. Thanks for your support!)    🌱 Connect with Us: Instagram: https://instagram.com/seedtime Email: [email protected]   Visit https://seedtime.com/true for more details on joining us for a six-week small group or church session. Until next time, keep sowing your financial seeds and let's grow together in God's plan for our finances! 🌟   Watch this episode on our SeedTime Money Podcast YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/live/b_wz-hbwTII)! If you haven't checked out our best-selling book Simple Money, Rich Life (https://seedtime.com/smrl/), we think you'll love it. It was named the 2022 Book of the Year by ICFH and has over 600 5-star reviews on Amazon, and is best described as "a money book for people who don't read money books."  You can take it for a test drive for FREE at https://SeedTime.com/sample where you can download chapter 1 of the audiobook, grab the 1st 2 chapters of the ebook version, and even get the 5-week book study companion guide.