adoption help

I'm guessing you don't have a homestudy in place yet? If so, than one will be needed. Since I'm not familiar with your state's laws, I'd recommend you get in touch with an attorney experienced in domestic parental placement (aka private) adoption. The American Academy of Adoption Attorneys keeps its' member list online at [url]www.adoptionattorneys.com[/url]. Contact a few in your local area. Ask them about what your states' laws are regarding parental placement, etc. Also ask for their fees and services, experience in domestic parental placement, etc. You will definitely need an attorney. Most agencies when faced with a 'directed' placement - where expectant and prospective adoptive parents come already identified - honor that agreement. They must, for they cannot 'take' this child from it's biological parents and place it with whomever they want unless that's what the biological parents ask them to do (it's called an 'agency placement') I'd also recommend you head to your local library or bookstore and read everything you can on domestic adoption. Some good books: The Open Adoption Experience by Lois Molina Adopting in America: How to Adopt in One Year by Randall Hicks (has a handy state-by-state summary of adoption laws included) Dear Birthmother by Kathleen Silber Adoption for Dummies - Dummies series Best of luck, Regina