Public or Private Adoption: The Different Routes Available
Public Adoption
- Wait time: can happen immediately, depending on the situation
- A state-funded system
- Seeks to ultimately reunite children with their biological families
- Usually involves children of varying age ranges
Private Adoption
- Wait time: 1-12 months, on average
- More expenses involved
- Birth parents usually place their child for adoption voluntarily
- Usually involves infants and newborns
The most important thing is knowing that no matter what type of adoption you choose to pursue, a child awaits the love your family has to offer!