[waitinginnj]

Welcome - my advice is to figure out what is important to you. Is race an issue? What is the ideal timing? Is the sex of the child important to you? Are you willing to travel? Can you travel for extended period of time? Then review country guidelines and find the countries that fit you best.

Then find the best agencies for those countries. Interview them about their processess - detailed. Understand their referral processes, how much support they give you with paperwork, who you will have as a consultant. And, get references of similiarly situated people. If you are single, talk with single parents to know how they were treated. Some agencies treat you the same, others like a second class citizen.

Also, interview homestudy agencies. Their processes can be different and really change your timing. Make sure that they know what needs to be included to support your adoption in the country of your choice. If possible, have your placement agency review the draft of the homestudy prior to finalizing it.

I adopted my duaghter from Russia two years ago. Feel free to reach out for more info, if it will be helpful.

Good Luck.