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Liz,

I'm curious to know that you mean by saying that adoption "isn't a final answer"?

As far as finding out more information - there are TONS of decisions that have to be made in the adoption process. The first is international vs. domestic adoption. Then in international, you need to choose a country, then you can find an agency that works with that country. In domestic, you then need to decide agency vs. independent vs. foster-adopt. Then you find the agency/attorney/local DSHS office.

You can find informational meetings at most agencies, but they are generally specific to what that agency offers. I found a couple of resources to be extremely helpful - one is the internet, of course! If you go to the main page of this very site - adoption.com - you will find lots of information. You can also google adoption and find TONS of information and guides to making your decision. Another place that was helpful to me was Resolve, as DH and I went through infertility struggles before we decided to adopt. We attended their annual conference and got lots of information on adoption through them as well.

Best of luck!