| Who is adoption best suited? | | | | twenty-one days. If you have decided that a child |
| If you are certain that adoption is for you, you have | | | | closer to home would be the right decision, traveling |
| made the most critical step in the quest for custody | | | | is not an issue. |
| of an adoptive child. A child's needs will have to be | | | | 2. Costs - International adoptions cost considerably |
| met in order for you to qualify. They also need a | | | | more than local adoptions because of the amount of |
| loving home where they can be nurtured and allowed | | | | paperwork and documents involved. Local adoptions |
| to grow. Adoption factors: | | | | cost almost nothing to complete. It is a case-by-case |
| 1. You must be twenty-one or older | | | | view. |
| 2. You can be married or single | | | | 3. Training Classes - Local adoption requires training |
| 3. You can have no children or children of your own | | | | classes and some seminars prior to the adoption. |
| 4. Emotional and physical attributes of the parents | | | | International adoptions do not ask for this. It is |
| who want to adopt will be checked | | | | recommended for domestic adoption to attend |
| I am not married - Will I have problems adopting? | | | | trainings and seminars before |
| No, single parents need only be twenty-one or older | | | | Adoption and the legal side? |
| and have a real committed heart toward this step. A | | | | Each state differs in what they require of you. The |
| positive and loving home is also necessary. | | | | kind of adoption is also a factor to consider. When |
| Why should I take in a special needs child? | | | | talking about adoption, learn all you can about and |
| Are you patient and kind? Do you have the time and | | | | become aware of the laws and rules that govern |
| love that this type of child desperately needs? If you | | | | your local. |
| are emotionally strong and are ready for the | | | | The internet and adoption? |
| challenges that lie ahead, you are the perfect parent | | | | The internet can provide you with some good |
| for a special needs child. Not only will you be a | | | | resources for adoption. The websites available will |
| blessing to this child, they will definitely bless your life | | | | show you the process from beginning to end. A few |
| also. Financial and body strength are a plus. | | | | things are dealt with over the internet for adoption: |
| Adoption locally or internationally? | | | | 1. The start up for adoption - How to begin the |
| Many things will need to be thought over before you | | | | adoption process. |
| leap into the choices of taking a child that is local or | | | | 2. The ways to select the child |
| that is in another country. These things are: | | | | 3. What happens after the adoption? |
| 1. Ability to travel - if international adoption is a | | | | 4. Which place is best to adopt from |
| choice, you will need to go to the other country to | | | | 5. Groups to help you through the ordeal |
| pick the child up and bring them home. You may | | | | 6. |
| need to be there up to seven days or as long as | | | | |