International adoption varies even more widely than domestic adoption. There are many countries which place children for adoption in other countries (primarily in the U.S., but also in Europe and Australia). Countries differ in the children available for adoption, the criteria set for adopting parents the fees involved, and the adoption process and timetable. Countries vary in the age and gender of children available, whether sibling groups are available, whether the children have been in orphanages or foster care, caregiver ratio and caregiving style, what medical care and education the children have had, and whether any medical or social history … Continue reading →