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Adopting a child means more than simply filling out an application. If you and your significant other have contemplated adoption, it's important to know all your options. When looking into adopting a child, you have the choice between adopting through an agency, independently, domestically and/or internationally.

Medical histories play an important role in many of the decisions made for the health of your child. Medical histories should include information about allergies, pre-existing conditions, medications that produce adverse physical reactions in your child, immunization records, prior surgeries and hospitalizations, and any other detail of note.

What do you think of when you hear the term 'special needs'? Any number of ideas or terms might surface. Some of them may be negative or stigmatized. In the adoption community, the term 'special needs' is often disliked for these exact assumptions.

A lot of time and thought goes into adopting a child. The journey may be hard and it will test an individual's patience. Couples considering adoption have so many decisions to make and so much to prepare for.

The highs and lows that come with the adoption process can be daunting. You should know you aren't alone. Adoption agencies aim to ease the stress of the process. With years of experience, agents can provide encouragement and knowledge as well as some insight.