[sak9645]

you probably can do just fine.

1. You have to satisfy a homestudy provider. Some homestudy providers may not feel comfortable with younger parents, but I think that if you can demonstrate a stable marriage, economic stability, etc., you will do fine.

2. You have to satisfy the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service if you are an American and want to adopt from another country. The INS says that you have to be 25 if you are single, but has no age minimum for married people; however, they do have to review your homestudy report and see that you have been favorably recommended.

3. You have to satisfy the foreign country from which you are adopting. Be aware that you simply will not be able to adopt from any Western European country. Just as in the U.S., there are few healthy infants available and long waiting lists among people who are citizens. The few children available will be older or have major special needs. You will need to choose a country in Africa (only three are open, I believe), Asia, Eastern Europe, or Latin America. Some countries require that you be at least 25, and a few -- like China -- require that you be even older; China says that both partners in a married couple must be 30 or older.