A common belief in today’s society is that families who adopt children are “saving” them. Many are drawn to international adoption by the thought of adopting a child from a developing country in an effort to give them a “better” life in the U.S. Others choose to adopt a child domestically out of a belief that they are also giving a child a “better” life by adopting them.

 

However, the truth is that adoption is about family – and making dreams come true.

 

Whether a couple chooses to adopt a child internationally or domestically, adoption creates families. Husbands and wives become mothers and fathers, and many times a child becomes a “big” sister or brother as their newly adopted sibling enters the family picture. Each day, couples across the nation see their dreams of parenthood come true through adoption.

 

The decision to adopt a child is a paramount one. While the idea of adopting a child to “save” them or give them a “better” life is an honorable one, the most important aspect of adoption is the creation of a new family. It is about a “mommy” and “daddy” welcoming their new child to the family. It is about a couple realizing their dreams of parenthood, despite struggles with infertility. It is about the creation of a new family – and all the joy, laughter and love a child brings to it.