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We are thinking about international adoption, does anyone have any advice or more information?
Q. We have done some research on the internet for international adoption but I am looking for some advice from someone that has already done this. I know I should just adopt from the US but I heard it is more difficult because everyone wants a "baby" and we would rather help a child from another country. Any ideas will help. Thanks
Asked by mjb8099 - Fri Mar 6 07:16:17 2009 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments

A. As an IA parent, my advice is to do a LOT of research. Informed Adoption Advocates, as already suggested, is a great site. I'm not sure from your question, if you have the expectation of adopting a baby. There are very few infants available for adoption. Most children available for adoption are school age, including sibling groups. Just like in the US, older children are often passed over in favor of younger children. We adopted two older children (5 and 10 at the time) from overseas. We have had some adjustment issues, everything that I would consider to be normal and expected. But nothing like lighting the house on fire or killing the cat. I'm sure that does happen RARELY, because some severely damaged children in the US have… [cont.]
Answered by Jennifer L - Fri Mar 6 10:16:00 2009

How do I find a reputable adoption agency for international adoption?
Q. My husband and I are interested in finding out more about adopting a baby from another country. I have no idea how to find a reputable agency.
Asked by dcmdf - Mon Aug 21 13:46:26 2006 - - 3 Answers - 1 Comments

A. International Adoption More and more Americans are building the families they want by adopting children from foreign countries. In 1993, 7348 foreign-born children were adopted in the United States. Overall, Korea was the greatest source for intercountry adoptions, followed in descending order by Russia, Guatemala, Colombia, Paraguay, the Philippines, India, China, Ukraine, Peru, Honduras, Brazil, Bolivia, Bulgaria, Vietnam, and El Salvador. Intercountry adoption may be a more viable choice than domestic adoption for many families, especially those who want to adopt a healthy infant. However, the process can be complex and expensive. Like domestic adoptions, costs and waiting time can vary significantly. Costs can range from a low of $8,0 [cont.]
Answered by kittykatluvr4 - Mon Aug 21 14:06:55 2006

Has anyone used Dillon International as their agency for an international adoption?
Q. Husband and I are based in So. California. We are researching international adoptions (specifically Vietnam) and have met with the folks at Dillon. Has anyone had experience with them, good or bad, in an international adoption? I'd appreciate any information you can share. If you have experience with other agencies that handle Vietnam adoptions, I'd be grateful to hear your stories. Thanks!
Asked by Blossomo - Mon Jun 25 10:59:11 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. We adopted our children internationally, but our agency does not place children from Vietnam, however, I know several people who've adopted through Dillon Internation and Holt International (both have vietnam programs), and all have great things to say about both agencies. Holt also has adoption message boards for families adopting from each country they work with, and this may be a good place to ask some questions that you have to other adoptive parents. Good luck!
Answered by Angela R - Tue Jun 26 00:14:41 2007