This is not a comprehensive list, by any means. If you see something that you think should be included here, please e-mail at the address at the bottom of the screen. There are agency adoptions, there are welfare adoptions, and there are private adoptions through attorney's. There are adoption attorney's, but any attorney can perform the adoption legal process. There are also social workers - through the welfare, through agencies, and through private companies.
Some people simply get the word by telling everyone they know that they want to adopt.
References may come through this way. A Costs vary with each service, and even between adoptions in the same organization. It also depends on if you want an infant, an older child, race, medical conditions, etc. We help to educate prospective parents about the options, costs and the process of adoption by gays and lesbians. A Private adoptions are done through attorneys.