We are at the end of our home study and are waiting at this point for just a few more things until our report will be typed up. I know in NY it is much easier to get a baby if you foster to adopt rather than just adopt(if you are going throught the state)
You do however have to take the risk that a few babies may go through your care until you get your forever baby.
For us it is worth it. We have talked to many people and know this will be the right way to go.
My advice would be to talk to everyone you can. Get as much info as you can.
The classes were great for us and we enjoyed talking to the other people in our class. We were surprised at how many people dropped out. We started with over 20 people in our class and at the end only 6 were left including DH and myself.
I believe that if you don't do your research ahead of time you may get scared hearing all that info in the classes.
Good luck
