How much do you know about the adoption process?

The adoption process can seem pretty complicated at first glance. Once you dive into it, though, it won't seem as overwhelming! This quiz can help you become more familiar with how adoption works in the US.

1. Which of the following is NOT a type of adoption?

International

Domestic Infant

International Meridian

Domestic Foster

2. True or False: You can adopt a child through an adoption attorney without first completing a home study.

True. Home studies are only performed if you complete an adoption through an adoption agency.

False. No adoptions can be legally completed without a current home study in place.

3. True or False: You have to go through an adoption agency to complete an international adoption.

True. The Universal Accreditation Act of 2012 made this a requirement for international adoption.

False. Some countries allow for independent adoptions to be completed directly through the courts.

4. True or False: You can only adopt a child from foster care through the Department of Child and Family Services in your state.

True. All foster adoptions are facilitated directly through DCFS.

False. Some adoption agencies work with the state department to help facilitate adoptions.

5. True or False: All domestic infant adoptions must be completed through an agency.

True. Agencies help ensure that adoptions are completed ethically and legally.

False. This varies from state to state, but in most states you can adopt without agency assistance.

6. Which of the following is NOT a part of the adoption home study?

Recommendations from friends or family.

A criminal history background check.

Interviews with all your neighbors.

A medical history check.

7. Which of the following practices vary from state to state?

Waiting periods between birth and termination of parental rights (TPR) by birth parents.

Time periods in which birth parents can revoke TPR.

Finalization requirements.

All of the above.

8. What does ICPC stand for?

Indian Child Preparatory Certificate

International Compliance in Pediatric Care

Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children

Individual Child Placement Certificate