By Max Rose and Michael Oliva
February 17th, 2024
As it is for many couples, the ability to conceive is hard. A common reply they often hear is, “There are so many kids who need homes, why not just adopt?” What many people don’t understand is just how hard going through the adoption process usually is. Prospective adoptive parents routinely endure an expensive, onerous and highly regulated process. This leads them to be faced with feeling overwhelmed emotionally, physically and mentally. Financially, it is costly and many have to make major monetary decisions, whether that be tapping into a 401k, taking a high interest loan, or borrowing from family and friends. Sadly, after several years of trying, many give up on their dream of becoming parents.
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