There are a number of Web sites available to help research this activity. Here are some to get you started. You will have no problem finding answers through your own online searches:
http://www.adopt.org/assembled/home.html
http://www.adoptuskids.org/
http://international.adoption.com/
http://adoption.state.gov/
http://www.americanadoptions.com/pregnant/story_browse?gclid=CI7T6IH1yaICFRYaswod_10kxQ
Look for answers to one or more of these questions as you peruse the Web sites and prepare your answers in an attachment to this assignment. Be sure to answer all the questions.
Who is likely to seek to adopt a child?
How difficult is it to adopt a baby in the United States? What is the average wait time? What is the average cost?
How difficult is it to adopt a baby from abroad? What are the most popular countries from which to adopt children and why? What is the average wait time? What is the average cost?
How is adopting a baby different from adopting a foster child?
What are some special considerations when adopting a baby? What are some special considerations when adopting an older child?
Then write a ½ page to a page on your own explaining why you would want to adopt or why you would not want to adopt. Please type your answers and turn them in when you are finished.
