[jamie3]

I don't think the fact that you have been divorced is considered. I do think the state prefers licensed foster/adopt families due to the amount of training they have already had about special needs kids. If they are on the photolisting, they are considered special needs or hard to place.

I do think that you could parent a child much sooner through the state rather than international adoption if you become licensed. We started classes in July, became licensed in October, and we were offerered 3 chldren (to foster) before Christmas.

However, we were interested in a certain age and sex so we waited. Our boys moved in Feb. 2.