All articles about District of Columbia Adoption Process Guide.
Complete cost breakdown for adoption in Washington DC. Foster-to-adopt ($0-$2K), private agency ($20K-$50K), independent ($15K-$35K), plus subsidies and tax credits.
What are the alternatives to an expensive DC adoption attorney? CFSA's free pathway, agency-managed adoptions, self-help forms, and adoption guides compared.
The best guide for LGBTQ+ families adopting in Washington DC. Second-parent adoption, the Parentage Act, joint adoption, and federal recognition explained.
Compare D.C. adoption agencies including Barker Foundation, Catholic Charities, LSSNCA, and Bethany Christian Services. How CFSA's contracted model works.
Do you need an adoption attorney in Washington DC? What DC adoption lawyers handle, how consent laws work, and when independent adoption is a realistic option.
Should you buy an adoption guide or go straight to a DC attorney at $500/hour? When each option makes sense, what they cover, and where they overlap.
How to adopt a child in DC: requirements, timeline, checklist, and what to expect at each stage of the DC Superior Court process.
How to access adoption records and original birth certificates in Washington DC. DC is a restricted-access state — here's what the rules actually allow.
How foster-to-adopt works in Washington DC through CFSA. Licensing steps, training requirements, concurrent planning, and adoption subsidies explained.
What a DC adoption home study requires — documents, physical inspection, background checks, and DC-specific rules for apartments and pre-1978 housing.
Why CFSA refers you to Barker or Catholic Charities instead of helping directly. How the contracted model works and how to move through it efficiently.
How LGBTQ adoption works in Washington DC — second-parent adoption, the DC Parentage Act, non-discrimination protections, and why DC is the most legally secure jurisdiction for same-sex families.
How second-parent adoption works in Washington DC for LGBTQ+ families. D.C. Parentage Act, the Human Rights Act, and why attorneys recommend belt-and-suspenders.
How stepparent adoption works in Washington DC — consent requirements, the Superior Court process, timeline, and whether you need an attorney.