[janders]

Hello... We are new to the adoption option and within 2 weeks of telling people we were looking into adoption we have found a 2 year old girl that the mother would like to place with us by way of designated adoption. We are totally unsure where to start, and would love any recommendations. The options between agencies and county seem confusing not to mention the cost differences. The ** also wants the child placed quickly so this all comes into play? Any suggestions or advice would be so so so appreciated. THANKS!!

[FuzzyMom]

I would recommend you speak with an attorney first (I highly recommend any of the attorneys at Walling & Berg (www.walling-berg.com). If you don't already have a home study, you will need to get that done quickly too. If you're concerned about expenses (and who isn't?!!) you can have your homestudy done for $2,000 or less by a reputable Int'l adoption agency (if you want things to get done quickly, your county might not be your best option). A highly qualified attorney can make it happen in a matter of days. Best of luck!!