Adoption Resources
Preparing for adoption can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to walk through it alone. This practical, faith-based checklist was designed to help hopeful adoptive families get organized, stay encouraged, and feel equipped for the journey ahead.
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Whether you’re just beginning to explore adoption or are well into the process, this resource will help you move forward with confidence and clarity.
Adoption is a beautiful calling, but it also comes with questions, paperwork, and emotional preparation that can feel overwhelming. The Adoption Readiness Checklist eBook Guide was created to give families clarity and confidence as they walk through each stage of the journey.
This practical guide goes beyond a simple checklist. Inside, you’ll find:
1. Step-by-Step Guidance
- A breakdown of the major stages of the adoption process so you know what to expect.
- Easy-to-follow checklists that keep you organized and prepared.
- Explanations of what agencies, caseworkers, and home study professionals are really looking for.
2. Personal & Family Readiness
- Reflection prompts to help you and your family evaluate emotional, spiritual, and financial readiness.
- Honest discussion of common fears and myths about adoption—and how to overcome them.
- Activities that encourage family unity and prayer as you prepare your hearts for adoption.
3. Practical Tools & Resources
- A financial planning section to help you count the cost (Luke 14:28) and prepare wisely.
- Ideas for fundraising and building a supportive community around your journey.
- Tips on creating a safe, stable, and welcoming home environment for your future child.
4. Encouragement Along the Way
- Scripture woven throughout the guide to remind you of God’s promises and presence.
- Uplifting encouragement for those moments when the process feels heavy or discouraging.
- Stories and reminders that you are not walking this path alone.
Whether you’re just starting to explore adoption or are already moving forward with an agency, this eBook will help you feel organized, encouraged, and supported. It’s not about being perfect—it’s about being ready, open, and faithful to the calling God has placed on your heart.
“Every adoption journey is unique, but no family should feel unprepared or alone. This guide was created to give you the tools, encouragement, and confidence to step forward with hope.”
- Heather Mellott | Founder of Adoption Finder
Heather Mellott
Heather Mellott is the founder of Adoption Finder, a nonprofit dedicated to equipping and supporting adoptive families, expectant mothers, and foster youth. With a heart shaped by her own journey of faith and family, Heather is passionate about creating resources that bring clarity, encouragement, and hope to those walking through the adoption process. She is a wife, a mother, and above all, a follower of Christ who believes every child deserves love and a safe home.
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