thinking of adoption

Originally Posted By nancyI don't really know enough about what you are expecting. There are a lot of decisions to make before beginning the process. I would start with a book called THE COMPLETE ADOPTION BOOK. byLaura Beauvais-Godwin& Raymond Godwin,Esq. Then before I started reading it I would pray. These are the best suggestions I can offer anyone.

Originally Posted By BMHJENN - Don't get scared. Lots of us have adopted and yes there is a bit of paperwork to get through but your little one is out there waiting for you. You've already taken a huge step in dedciding on international adoption. The next step is to decide on which country and then see if you can find folks in your area that adopted from the same country. Once you decide on an agency they will have families you can connect with. My husband and I had decided on Russia and then actually adopted (2) from Ukraine (so even after you think you have it figured out you may change direction). HOW DOES ONE CHOOSE AN AGENCY? ?????? My first Adoption book had a listing of agencies in it and I sent out/phoned for information on about 20. Then we attended a couple seminars (we were lucky to be living in a big city where several local and non local agencies would put on an occasional Saturday afternoon seminar). We finally decided we would feel better utilizing a local agency. We applied to them Sept. 1999 and Finalized our adoptions on Feb 7, 2000.Good Luck to you. Most of us understand your bewilderment.

Originally Posted By JSOAre there any families that are awaiting an embassy appointment since the Govt shutdown at the beginning of this year? I would love to talk to anyone who has already had or is awaiting an embassy appointment for Romania. We should have one very soon. My private email address is jsoleary@fredweberinc.com.