How does the adoption process work?

hypothetically, if i wanted to adopt, what is the process i would go through? (i live in iowa if that helps). would i become a foster parent and then adopt, or be able to adopt ...show more

Just a curiosity, since this is the 21st century after all.

I'll be living in Moose Jaw sk an I'm new there. I'm still trying to finish school and become a teacher an come to find out I'm pregnant... Some people told me to go ...show more

I'm writing a story about a paranormal adoption agency and i want to understand more on how adoption agencies work. Is there an age group that the children go in or are they all with each other all the time. how long does it take for an adoption to become...

Just beginning the complex/overwhelming/fraught process of exploring domestic infant adoption, and looking for help in sorting out a lot of conflicting information and emotions about agencies and ethics. In an effort to not toss myself down the well...

When you are beginning the process of adoption, how in the world do you go about sorting through all of the options? Choose the right agency to work with? Most importantly, where do you get the most accurate information about requirements? My husband...

I enjoy a healthy discussion and would like to hear different points of these views.These are thoughts that I have heard and are not necessarily my opinions I know where I stand.I just want to know your thoughts but no need to be rude.I will not give...

I'd love feedback from people who have adopted, been adopted, or worked in the field. My husband and I are 26 and 27 and have been married 6 years. We both work full time, I'm a kindergarten teacher and he works at a correctional facility. We have put...

I would like to begin the three year long process to adopt a child internationally. I am located in the state of Illinois. What kind of requirements will I need to fulfill through the homestudy? I know I fulfill requirements such as age, health, marriage...