| When thinking about the adoption of a child from an | | | | will be able to build up a list of agencies that you can |
| agency, you should research it thoroughly. You will | | | | ask to send information. Many of the agencies will |
| find a plethora of things to think about to guide you | | | | mail out a packet to you telling about their specific |
| in thinning out the file of particular agencies for | | | | services for free. Internet study is also a way to be |
| adoption. Ask yourself these questions below. | | | | able to write down agencies that might be what you |
| 1. Are you wanting a local or out of the country | | | | are looking for. When you have compiled a list of ten, |
| adoption? | | | | request a packet. Look at these and then discard |
| 2. If you choose out of the country, which country | | | | any that do not fit. The ones that are still with you |
| are you thinking of. | | | | are the ones you need to contact on the phone so |
| 3. What age of child do you prefer? | | | | you can investigate even more into the services, |
| 4. Does the agency need to be local or any place in | | | | operations, and other questions you have. |
| America? | | | | It is time to decide on one agency. When you are |
| 5. What will you use to pay for this adoption? | | | | sure, check again with the state and make sure, they |
| 6. What is the period you are hoping for? | | | | are approved for this. The area better Business |
| 7. What races do you want to consider? | | | | Bureau will also be able to tell you if there are any |
| 8. Do you want a female or male? | | | | problems with them. Request that the agency give |
| 9. Are you single, older, etc | | | | you a list of references of parents who have used |
| 10. Has anyone around you done this sort of thing? | | | | their services. When you are finally satisfied, it will be |
| When you are able to answer these questions, you | | | | time to start signing the papers! |