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Hoping to Adopt
This is an online adoption guide for hopeful adoptive parents starting the adoption process, providing introductory information on the basics of adoption and links to different sites where you can learn more about specific areas of adoption.
You can start by clicking the “start” button, which will take you to the first page. You can click “next” each time you finish a page and be taken page-by-page through the introduction. You can also click the headings below to go directly to a specific section.
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Basics
How Many People Choose Adoption?
Is Adoption Right for You and Are You Right for Adoption?
Self-Assessment Adoption Quiz
Which Children are Available for Adoption?
Who Can Adopt?
What Options are Available?
Overview
Agency Adoption
Private Adoption
International Adoption
Foster Adoption
Stepparent Adoption
Adoption Facilitators
Where to Start
Making an Adoption Plan
Selecting an Adoption Professional
Getting an Adoption Homestudy
Financial Issues
Adoption Costs
The Adoption Tax Credit
Adoption Financing
Adoption Subsidies
Employer Adoption Benefits
Why do Adoption Costs Seem to be So High?
Why Would I Want to be Actively Involved in Looking for an Adoption Opportunity?
How Can I Use the Power of the Internet to Find an Adoption Opportunity?
ParentProfiles.com
AdoptableKids.com
AdoptionNetworking.com
AdoptionSecrets.com
Popular Topics
Open Adoption
Breastfeeding the Adopted Child
Coping with the Wait
Sibling Groups
Evaluating Adoption Risks
Transracial or Transcultural Adoption
Glossary of Adoption Terms
Recommended Reading
Legal Issues in Adoption
Special Needs Adoption
Military Adoption
Conclusion
Portions of this material contained in this website were taken from National Adoption Information Clearinghouse (NAIC) fact sheets. The original NAIC fact sheets may be reproduced and distributed without permission; however, appropriate citation must be given to the National Adoption Information Clearinghouse. DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this website is provided as a free community service and as general information. Because adoption laws change regularly and vary regionally you should consult your local adoption professional in place of relying upon any information contained in this website.
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