I know the feeling!!! I am 27 and in the same boat. I want to give you one piece of advice. Know the laws and your rights. You have heard that knowledge is the key!! It truely is because when you are knowledgable then you don't get scammed the way that I did. So 1500.00 later I am a little brighter and a LOT wiser.
I wish you the best
PS just know that adoption is a long and winding road that often leads to a complete family