Why Adopt Internationally?

There are many reasons why prospective parents choose international adoption over other programs available. Here are a few of the many comments we’ve encountered.

"I liked being involved in identifying my child, I had a say-so!"
"We wanted a girl. By adopting a baby and child from abroad, we had input on what the sex, appearance and age of the child would be."
"I believe in open adoption, but feel more comfortable with a foreign adoption situation."
" I'm a single parent. I feel I have more opportunity with international adoption."
"I have more control on how much it's going to cost and how long it will take with an overseas adoption."
"My husband and I aren't getting any younger. When we decided to adopt, we were already tired of waiting and ready to get started. International adoption gave us the opportunity to get going right away!"
"We enjoy and appreciate other cultures. We want to share that with our child and maintain their heritage."
"We want a child to have the opportunity to live in a God-centered home."
"I'm an older parent and don't want a child in diapers."
"Our adoption was finalized before our child came to live with us. When he came home we knew it was for good!"
"We already have two children. Our chances are better going international to have one more."
"We have a daughter. We always wanted to have a boy."
"We adopted our first child domestically and believe that our chances of being picked this time won't be as good because we already have a child and don't want to wait. We also want to choose a specific age and sex this time."