9 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Adopting a Child

Many people sit down before they become parents and work out the big details. Work, insurance, money, time. Adoption is no different; it has it's own issues that should be talked out before the process begins. Here are 9 important questions to ask yourself before adopting a child. - By Diana Stone

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What countries do we qualify for?
Before you go with an agency, look at what guidelines and rules countries have for adopting. Often there are age limits, limits on the number of children already in a home, even weight requirements. Before you set your heart on a country, research and talk to agencies about what fits best for you.
Related: 10 things EVERY woman should do before having kids
Photo by: Morgue File
What countries do we qualify for?
Before you go with an agency, look at what guidelines and rules countries have for adopting. Often there are age limits, limits on the number of children already in a home, even weight requirements. Before you set your heart on a country, research and talk to agencies about what fits best for you.
Related: 10 things EVERY woman should do before having kids

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