Becoming a foster parent is one of the most compassionate, selfless things you can do—but for many families, it’s also the first step toward something more permanent: adoption. At Stuart & Blackwell, we’ve helped hundreds of Arizona families navigate the legal...
Once your child turns 18, they are now considered a legal adult. Without the ability to sign medical consent forms, etc., this may bring new challenges for parents of children with disabilities and special needs. If your child cannot make their own decisions,...
Your Goal is Our Goal The thought of starting or growing your family through adoption can be accompanied by a rollercoaster of emotions. Our job at Stuart and Blackwell is to listen to those emotions and heighten your excitement and curiosity while alleviating the...
Regardless of the personal reasons for expanding a family through adoption, one thing is sure: adoption is a beautiful choice. On any given day, of the 424,000 children living in the U.S. foster care system, over 122,000 eligible children await, on average, four years...
Around 7 million Americans are adopted, with roughly 135,000 children adopted every year in the U.S. More than ever, Americans have some direct connection to adoption. According to Adoption Nation: How The Adoption Revolution Is Transforming America, by Adam Pertman,...
In the adoption world, a child who is 5 years old or older is considered an “older child.” Being considered an “older child” means waiting even longer for a family as the chances of adoption decrease significantly. About 43 percent of waiting children are nine or...
On any given day, 437,000 children are living within the U.S Foster Care system. Out of those children, 125,000 are eligible for adoption. If you have just started the adoption process, are in the early stages, or have hit a bump in the road, you know how complicated...
Many people get scared off easily from adopting through foster care. Most of the time, this fear comes from misconceptions or stories that may have been passed on after one bad experience in the foster care adoption process. These myths may be completely untrue, may...
The process of fostering a child with the intent to adopt can be intimidating. Stories in the news discuss the need for foster parents, but many people shy away from the foster care process because they fear becoming attached to the children then have them returned to...
Adopting a Foster Child in Arizona Where do I start? Step 1: Who can be an Arizona Foster Parent? Foster parents are people just like you! They are: Married, single, divorced or widowed At least 21 years of age Legal U.S. and Arizona resident Apartment dweller, renter...