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The steps to adopting a waiting child in the U.S. foster care system are similar to those in private agency and independent adoption, with some important differences. Here's what you need to know.

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This article is a great primer for prospective adoptive parents. It is important for them to know that adoption is a process and is not usually a quick and easy thing. There are hoops that you have to jump through and papers galore that you have to file. The rewards of all this work are worth it, however, when you finally get to hold that child that you so desperately wanted. It is always best to be prepared as then you will have knowledge of what to expect and when to expect it. This article goes through the many steps and describes what each process it. Every prospective adoptive couple should read this.