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Is it better to adopt a child as your first and then conceive after or vice versa? Answer: This is an intriguing question, but one that does not have an obvious answer. Many heterosexual families who adopt do so due to... See the full answer \| Reply with a question	What is the oldest a couple can be to adopt? Answer: There is no age limit for domestic adoption through the IAC. Some agencies discriminate on the basis of age, but the IAC has never had... See the full answer \| Reply with a question
What are the pros and cons of open adoption? Answer: The pros of open adoption are numerous including: 1. Medical information for the child 2. Information about the child's... See the full answer \| Reply with a question	How do I help my adult son find his birthmother? Answer: First, you are doing a really wonderful thing for your son. Every adopted child no matter how happy and well adjusted they are in their... See the full answer \| Reply with a question
Can I adopt my friends baby? Answer: The answer to your question depends on many factors. If the placement was voluntary your friend may already have signed relinquishments... See the full answer \| Reply with a question	Are medical records for my biological parents kept on file anywhere? Answer: First, it is completely understandable that you would want (and need) your medical records. Since the IAC only does completely open... See the full answer \| Reply with a question
Is it possible to have no public record of the adoption? Answer: Although it is possible (though rare) to have a closed adoption with no contact between the adoptive and the birth family it is not... See the full answer \| Reply with a question	Do I have to tell my baby's father about my adoption plan? Answer: Yes, you need to tell your baby's father about the adoption plan. Depending on which state you live in, however, he may or may not be... See the full answer \| Reply with a question
Is there some sort of screening process that the adoptive families go through? Answer: All adoptive families in the US (unless they are doing an adoption through an attorney in Georgia) must be screened through a home study... See the full answer \| Reply with a question	How much does adoption cost? Answer: Costs for an adoption vary widely from $0 to $30,000 depending on the type of adoption pursued. It generally costs from $0 to $1,000 to... See the full answer \| Reply with a question
Can LGBT Families Adopt? Answer: In most states LGBT families can adopt. There are some states where it is illegal. The Human Rights Campaign has the most up to date... See the full answer \| Reply with a question	How do I adopt a baby from another statet? Answer: In order to adopt a baby who was born in another state you will need to get ICPC (Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children)... See the full answer \| Reply with a question
What are the differences between open and closed adoption? Answer: In a closed adoption there is no direct contact between the adoptive family and the birth family. There may be mediated contact in which... See the full answer \| Reply with a question	How long does it take to adopt? Answer: To adopt an infant domestically in the United States it takes about 12 months with most placements happening between six and 18 months... See the full answer \| Reply with a question
How often do birthparents reclaim their babies? Answer: This does happen, but it is rare. In about three percent of newborn placements birthparents reclaim the baby during the period they are... See the full answer \| Reply with a question	What is open adoption? Answer: By definition, adoption is the legal act of permanently placing a child with someone other than the child's biological parents. "Open... See the full answer \| Reply with a question