Adopt a Baby Quiz

Do you know the basics of adopting a baby in the US?

1. True or False: Domestic adoptions cost between $5,000 and $30,000, with the price varying depending on the agency or attorney used.

TRUE

FALSE

2. Outside of loans, what is a way to help finance US Adoption?

The Adoption Tax Credit

Adoption Fundraising

Employer benifits

All of the above.

3. True or False: Some states require its residents to use an agency.

TRUE

FALSE

4. In what kind of adoption do children typically fare the best emotionally?

Closed adoption

Open adoption

5. If you have an adoption arranged beforehand, expectant parents can decide to parent until...

The baby is born.

They legally relinquish rights to the parents.

The child is one year old.

All of the above.

6. If you adopt a child from another state, you...

Need to comply with laws of the state that you live in.

Must comply with both states' laws

Need to move to that state.

All of the above.

7. True or False: Before you can adopt, you must have a certified professional complete a home study that may include questions about your home safety and neighborhood, finances, and marriage.

TRUE

FALSE

8. True or False: You do not have to use an attorney or agency to finalize an adoption if you create your own contract for expectant parents to sign.

TRUE

FALSE