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Hi
Well my suggestion would be to go to other adoption agency seminars, read, read, read. Contact your department of social services and find out what adopting through the state is like (even if you think you don't want to do it!) In our state we met with a psychologist that we found through our Resolve chapter and she puts on seminars about different kinds of adoptions, pros and cons.... this let's you ask questions without fear. I think the best thing to do is continue to educate yourself. Once you have all the info perhaps you will feel more at ease with a plan. Also, some agencies let you do a little of both - you working on finding the birthmother as do they. You probably will need an agency to do your homestudy anyway. Also it can be a good idea to ferret out a great adoption attorney - they can point you in the right direction as well. Well worth the $100 - 200 fee, to avoid going the wrong way and much more money!!! Plus I think if you are referred in through a reputable adoption attorney that sets the tone with the agency from the start.
Good luck and keep asking questions here!
Bumpkin
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