There is no best country to adopt from, this is really a personal choice. Some people look at their family history, others have an interest in particular cultures and are drawn to political issues in a country, (i.e. an infant girl abandonment in China or poverty in Eastern Europe). A family can be created from any country.

Yes. It is preferable for the adoptive family to travel to the foster home to adopt the dog. Occasionally, the adoptive family and the foster caregiver will each travel part of the way and meet in between at a specified location. Of course, this will depend upon the schedule of the foster caregiver and his/her ability to travel. Not all foster homes can travel to transport their foster dogs. See similar questions...

It is possible but depends on the state you reside. Colorado does not allow more than one open home study so for that reason residence of Colorado are not allowed to have two concurrent adoptions. Check with your state officials to find out your options. See similar questions...

The UK does not impose any restrictions on which country you may adopt a child from. However, not all overseas Governments allow intercountry adoption. See similar questions...

Yes, you can, although it's a little trickier. In addition to meeting the adoption criteria within your province, you have to meet the criteria of your child's country of origin. For more information, contact a private agency, since they're the only ones who can help arrange an overseas adoption. See similar questions...

When choosing which country or foreign program is right parents need to consider several factors, such as the country's laws and eligibility requirements, travel requirements, the manner of referrals, the age and sex of the children readily available, and their general health. For example, some foreign countries have eligibility limitations on the age of prospective parents, single parenting, and whether parents can adopt more than one child. See similar questions...

In almost every case, the answer is yes. It is a legal requirement for the majority of international adoptions. Traveling to your child's birth country can also be valuable for your child's future. By traveling to the country, you can learn much about your child's birth culture and be better equipped to answer questions that may arise regarding your child's adoption story. See similar questions...

Yes. However, any adoption order granted in such a country will not be recognised in the UK and you will have to re-adopt the child in a UK court. This means that when you return with the child to Northern Ireland there are certain legal requirements which you must fulfil and you need to be familiar with these (see below). See similar questions...

In every country in which we are working, there are more children in need of homes that there are parents who are able to adopt them. However, in each country, the adoption procedure works differently, and because of this, one of the countries may be a better fit for you. For example, the adoption procedure may be much more predictable in one country than another; however, the referral of a child may come much later in the process. See similar questions...

The best way to share the Love and Logic message is to hand the person one of our CD's and say, "could you use some laughs?" The powerful content will allow them to discover for themselves how the techniques can help build a healthy relationship with children. We have two great introduction sample CD's that are free to download. Visit this page to listen now. See similar questions...

This question is extremely individual depending on your situation, previous experiences, and particular needs. Whatever age you choose to take home your puppy, be assured that we have raised and trained your puppy to be the best he or she can be up until the time he comes home to you. Our clients have found that housebreaking, destructive behavior, and all of the other issues common to raising a puppy have not been problematic. See similar questions...

Laos. It's great, because the tourists haven't discovered it yet. The people are very friendly. Vang Vieng is beautiful, with great caves to explore. There's just a small trickle of tourists going through. I expect in two years it'll be overrun. See similar questions...

Right after they groom the tracks with the new Bombardier groomer! Seriously, that's a tough question. December is great because you have that Christmas/Holiday feel in the valley. Skiers swoosh by yelling, "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!" January and February have greater snow accumulations and the days are longer, especially in February. Really, the best time to cross country ski in the Icicle Valley is when you can make it! See similar questions...

The primary criteria are the ability to provide a safe, caring, permanent home; sufficient income to support a child; and good physical and mental health. See similar questions...

The country you adopt from in Latin America, who you use, and how you go about it depends on a lot of factors: your ages, length of marriage/single, age of desired child, etc. The Adoption Source Kit contains all the info needed to begin a Latin American adoption. Attending a workshop run by LAPA supplements and explains all the info in the kit. LAPA is an all-volunteer organization. We do not have an office per se with staff and the usual accoutrements. (This helps us keep costs down. See similar questions...

Some countries, such as Russia and China, permit United States citizens to formally adopt a child in their country, while others, such as Korea, do not. Some countries, such as Guatemala, permit adoption by proxy but federal law requires re-adoption in the adoptive parents home state. I always advise my clients who have adopted a child from another country to readopt their child in their home state. See similar questions...