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			Adoption as an Option source: Public Domain If you’re interested in adoption, there are many reasons why people choose to adopt. For some, it's a way to have a family despite infertility problems. For others, it's a chance to provide a loving home for children who are orphaned. Whatever your reason, adoption can be a very involved and complicated process, and it requires a great deal of “homework” before taking the step. It is wise to know what the adoption process is before making any commitments or decisions. Adoption may also be a consideration for pregnant women. For a variety of reasons, planning to give a child up for adoption might be the right decision. Again, there are many complexities, and a birth mother should understand how adoption works. Many of the counselors at CONCERNED associates are available to help you think through important life decisions. We also have a variety of resources that you can access on the topics listed below by calling us at (866) 903-6000. • Adoption as an alternative • Adoption costs • Adoptive parent profiles • Adoptive parent screening • Are support groups available for birth mothers • Attorneys and the adoption process • Difference between a private agency and a public • How do I find my biological parents? • How to begin the adoption process • International adoptions • Interstate adoption concerns • Aspects of adoption • Placing a child for adoption • Private adoption • Step-parent adoption • The adoption process • Types of adoption • Who should I talk to if I am considering adoption?