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Originally Posted By DEi NZI

I AM LOOKING FOR ANY INFORMATION TO HELP ME WITH ADOPTING A LITTLE GIRL. I LIVE IN CALIFORNIA, AND MY SEARCH IS JUST BEGINING- ALL HELP IS NEEDED. I HAVE SO MANY QUESTIONS. WHICH AGENCY? HOW LONG? I HAVE MONEY SET ASIDE BUT IS IT ENOUGH?.
I AM A REGISTERED NURSE AND ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO SHARING MY LIFE WITH A BEAUTIFUL LITTLE GIRL. THANKS FOR ANY HELP- DENISE.

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There are many agencies in California to help you.
You first need to decide if you want to adopt a baby or older child. Probably it is easier for singles who want a baby to adopt from abroad, but it is also more expensive: usually between 12,000-20,000 by the time everything is paid for.
If you would like an older child or what is called special needs child ( a child who may be older, drug exposed, needing to be adopted with her siblings) there is almost no cost involved.

See also Adoption Assistance site.

There is a great book called A Handbook for Single Adoptive Parents which has all kinds of information on the kinds of adoption, costs, etc.