Adopting Social Media in Finding a Child

Social media is not only a place to connect with friends, but it’s become an online forum for most any need or support these days.

For those in the adoption process and looking for connections, whether they are support from others, information, or possibly actually finding that baby, social media can be an important place to be.

According to adoptionplace.org, there have been more than 2 million adopted children since 2000 in the United States.

Domestic adoptions are on the rise and whether it’s through foster care, private organizations, nationally or internationally, it is can be an emotional journey throughout the process.

Who is Adopting?

Statistics show that while more than 52% of couples adopt due to infertility, many adopt to have a sibling for a biological child and also single parents and gay and lesbian couples are look to adopting to become parents as well.

Why Use Social Media?

Social media is a broad base where adoptive parents can find support from friends, information from groups, and possible links to the child they’ve been looking for.

This isn’t something to go into without prior research, and from questions like how long are adoption agency waiting periods to what’s the difference between open and closed adoptions, perspective parents can find lots of information on social media.

Those looking to adopt can use social networking sites like Facebook to find information and support about adoption.

Some choose to start a separate page dedicated to their search for a child.

Here they can post pictures of themselves, extended families, discuss hobbies, careers, and why they want to be parents. It’s a great way to have a ready reference. Friends can also chime in about the great qualities these parents to be may possess.

Be Careful…

• If using Facebook and other social media, make sure your personal page is one that you’d be proud for any agency or perspective birth family to take a look at.

• Also, make sure things are legitimate before getting too excited or offering up too much personal information. We all know there are those out there who can take advantage, and no one wants to get caught up in that.

• Make sure you know the basic rules, laws, and guidelines of adoption before taking too much on yourself.

Other Social Sites

Besides the biggies in the social media world, look for some social media sites to connect with others looking to adopt, or perhaps places where you could find a child to adopt.

These sites offer places where families can post a profile and connect with other families. They can also find support from others in the same position, or those who have already successfully adopted, read valuable blog posts and much more.

Adopting a child can lead to an an exciting, nerve-wracking, emotional time.

There will be ups and downs, highs and lows, but if all goes well, soon enough a child of our own will be the end result.

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