| There are a million or more individuals in the United | | | | to decide this for yourself. I needs to be decided |
| States every year that are thinking about adoption. | | | | based on the time you have open and the ability of |
| Some of these people do not move forward | | | | dealing with this type of child. Are you ready for this? |
| because of not knowing or being afraid that they | | | | Do you have someone you are working with that |
| cannot be accepted. Because of this, individuals that | | | | can help you find the right child? |
| wish for a family are not coming forward and the | | | | 4. Will this child go well with your existing family? |
| child is missing out. | | | | Incorporating a child into your existing family is no |
| The advantage is that the sources to help you are | | | | harder than having a new baby. It may take a small |
| numerous and the whole quest will be done in the | | | | amount of time to become comfortable with each |
| privacy of your home. The issues you think you have | | | | other but they will start to fit in like one of your |
| are either not an issue or can be worked with if you | | | | own. |
| are willing to change. | | | | 5. What will this do to my life? It is certain that a |
| Listed below are five Issues: | | | | new child will add so much joy to your life. |
| 1. You want a baby but the problem is that only older | | | | Many individuals have doubts when thinking of |
| children are available. This might give you an | | | | adoption. Taking in a child with a special need, one |
| impossible feeling but you can always check out | | | | that is older, or one that is of another race, will cause |
| other service agencies. They may be private, church | | | | questions to arise. This is perfectly rational and it |
| oriented, private adoptions, or international agencies. | | | | happens frequently. Move past these issues so you |
| 2. The area agencies keep telling you that you are | | | | can have a wonderful new family member. |
| too old to adopt. This may be the case for the rules | | | | Adoption can be a great thing for your life. If you |
| they follow nut, private or international adoptions | | | | have pondered your ability, make sure you are totally |
| may follow their own rules. A few will take the age | | | | informed. You can try website information, other |
| into consideration. Be open to change and you will | | | | parents who have gone through it, and others who |
| find a way. | | | | have the experience to answer your questions. |
| 3. Can I deal with a special needs child? You will have | | | | |