Adoptions create numerous beneficial changes for non-traditional families. Whether there is a stepparent adopting a stepchild or a grandparent adopting a grandchild, adoption proceedings can benefit the adults and the children involved. They can give a child a sense...
Adoption
What have state lawmakers done to update ORICWA?
The Oregon Indian Child Welfare Act (ORICWA) represents the culmination of a lengthy cooperative effort between the Oregon state government and the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR). Originally passed in 2020, the law has already been...
What to know about step-parent and second-parent adoptions
If you are in a relationship and are interested in adopting your partner’s child, then you may be ready to complete a step-parent or second-parent adoption. While these are similar kinds of adoptions, they are not quite the same. In either case, the adoption can help...
Adult adoption: What is it, and can you do it?
If you have married someone and they have adult children, you may never really have thought about adopting them as adults. However, if those children need support as adults or you just want to officially bring them into your family, then an adult adoption could be an...
3 reasons Oregon grandparents may adopt their grandkids
When people think of adoption, they often think of unrelated adults assuming parental authority over children. While those adoptions are relatively common, familial adoptions are also commonplace in Oregon. Family members like grandparents sometimes need to step up...
What’s involved in a home study in Oregon?
If you are looking into adoption, one of the things you need to do is to think about your home study. Unless you’re adopting privately, you will have a home study performed by the Department of Human Services. Home studies may seem invasive or frustrating to you, but...
The extra step often necessary for an Oregon stepparent adoption
Many adoptions in Oregon involve private or state agencies. These organizations help prospective parents connect with children who need loving and supportive families. Those hoping to adopt have to meet certain standards and even endure having people examine their...
4 tips to remember about social media and the adoption process
In the last two decades, people have become more and more accustomed to connecting with family and friends on various social media outlets. Since these sites have expanded to include space for professional references, dating opportunities and digital marketplaces, it...