Some 600 are domestic adoptions, almost 400 are foreign born.

If that is not possible, domestic adoption or long term fostering are considered.

Nor are the obstacles to domestic adoptions all related to race or social class.

A woman trying to arrange a domestic adoption asked about nannies versus day care.

"And we hope the Government will see the benefit of alternative programs like foster care and domestic adoption."

Where can you find the latest resources on all aspects of domestic and intercountry adoption?

There are two basic types of domestic adoption: independent and agency.

The process is completely different from a domestic adoption.

Find resources in this section on laws related to both domestic and intercountry adoption.

The second mission is to develop and implement regulations for domestic adoption.