Is Adopting a Child Right for Me?
What Is It Like to Adopt a Child?
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Two ways to take the course, from $399.
About the course
There Is More to Adopting Than Meets the Eye
If you are not sure about adopting a child, this course will leave you feeling confident, whether you decide to adopt - or not.
What you will explore in six modules
Module 1: What Will I Be Getting Myself Into?
Explore what adopting a child is all about, including a brief history and definition of adoption and what adopting a child looks like.
Module 2: What Would Be Required of Me?
Learn about the legal requirements as well as the unspoken requirements you won’t find on a list.
Module 3: How Would It Change My Life?
Gain a good understanding of how adoption may change your life so you can assess your readiness and capacity for bringing a child into your home.
Module 4: Would I Have What It Takes?
Learn the core qualities of adoptive parenting and the skills and training that may be required of you.
Module 5: What Does It Cost?
Discover general costs and potential, hidden or unanticipated costs, as well as the on-going monetary investment that adoption requires.
Module 6: How Would I Begin?
Gain tools to find adoption agencies and professionals and identify ethical adoption practices.
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Two ways to take the course
Both options include everything you need to decide with confidence. Option 2 adds time with an expert.
Option 1
Six-Module Course
Self-paced online course.
$399
Included in the course:
- Dig Deeper Questions - to help this course work for you
- Reference Page - to point you to our sources
- Resources E-book - to give you information all in one place
- Decision Readiness Assessment - to help you know if you are ready to decide
- Adoption Myths Booklet - to make sure you are basing your decision on accurate information
- Is Adopting a Child Right for Me? SMART Goal Worksheet - to set you on the course toward deciding
- Certificate of Completion - for use in adoption process, should you decide to adopt
Option 2
Course + Personal Coaching
Includes a 45-minute personal coaching session.
$499
Included in the course:
- Personal Coaching Session - where you can ask an expert questions or discuss your situation
- Dig Deeper Questions - to help this course work for you
- Reference Page - to point you to our sources
- Resources E-book - to give you information all in one place
- Decision Readiness Assessment - to help you know if you are ready to decide
- Adoption Myths Booklet - to make sure you are basing your decision on accurate information
- Is Adopting a Child Right for Me? SMART Goal Worksheet - to set you on the course toward deciding
- Certificate of Completion - for use in adoption process, should you decide to adopt
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This decision is not only a decision of the heart, but also a decision of the mind.
Questions and answers
Questions about the course
Why would I need this course?
We often do not know what we do not know. This course gives you behind the scenes information so you can make an informed decision.
Who is the course for?
Anyone who is considering adopting a child.
How long would it take me to complete?
The course is self-paced but should take about 3 hours to complete. If you dig deeper with our excellent additional resources, it may take longer. But, that is up to you.
What is the Certificate of Completion?
If you begin the adoption process, most agencies require pre-adoption education. This course may meet some of the requirements.
Decide with confidence, whether you adopt or not.
Start the self-paced course today, or talk with one of our coaches first.