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Adoption Options; choosing between a baby adoption, domestic adoption or international adoption

Adopting a child can be a wonderful way to expand your family, but it needs to be done correctly and with appropriate planning. The actual process of the adoption is full of choices. I have provided answers to the most commonly asked questions, including the restrictions and requirements for child adoption and how to select the best adoption agency to meet your needs.


International Adoption: China, Russia Guatamala
Baby or Infant Adoption (otherwise known as domestic adoption)
Foster Adoption
Because of the differences in processes, most agencies specialize in either domestic adoption, foster adoption OR international adoption. (Insight into Choosing the Right Adoption Agency)

Second, you will need to determine the age of infant or child you are interested in adopting. Keep in mind this requires some soul searching. Take your time here. These are very personal choices that you can only make within the context of your family, personal background, financial situation, etc.

You will have to consider age range, potential disabilities, ethnicity, health issues, etc. that you think you would be prepared for and comfortable with. Unlike your biological child, you get some degree of choice.

You DON'T have to have it all figured out before contacting the adoption agency! We changed our minds twice already during the process. Need a breakdown of comparison of your adoption options, baby adoption, open adoption, international adoption? Here is a great reference chart that comes from the Adoption Guide. Adoption Decision Matrix.pdf
Once you have a fairly good idea of the direction you would like to take, it's time to determine the team of individuals that will help you create your family.

Choose an agency with experience. Give them a call.

Agency Considerations.

Ask Lots of Questions, such as...(printable list)


Other links of interest:

The difference between Public & Private Adoption Agencies
Adoption Facilitators: Can they speed up your adoption process?
Adoption Cost: Can I really afford to adopt a child?
Return home from adoption options: baby adoption, international adoption

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