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Are you looking into adopting your first child?

Have you successfully adopted children, either at home or abroad? This site is designed to help prospective adoptive parents negotiate that frequently complicated path--with the help of others who have been there. The site is organized into two main sections:

Domestic Adoption

Learn -- and share -- the ins and outs of adopting an infant or special needs child, including:

• The process, everything from the home study to the birth and beyond
• How to decide on an open, semi-open, or closed adoption, and more.

International Adoption

In these pages, you can find and add information on:

• How to choose a country, navigate the ethics of international adoption, and understand the country requirements.
• How to select an agency specializing in international adoption.
• How to negotiate the process, from bureacracies to the home study and dossier compilation.
• Preparing yourself for this major and emotional change.
  
• Adapting to the challenges of being a transracial family and the emotional life of a newly adopted child.

Help contribute to the adoption wiki!

If you've successfully adopted a child, share your stories and advice throughout this site on pages such as:

• Tips for adjusting after you get home
• Dealing with the emotions of your adopted child
• To tell or not to tell? Talking with your child about adoption.

You can also:

• Share your favorite family photos in the Photo Album
• Tell your adoption stories--inspire others who are just starting the process!