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baby and computer Secrets of Internet Adoption
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By reading this, you've just uncovered probably the biggest Internet adoption secret of them all. Namely, that the Net is an ideal place to find and connect with other people. And isn't that what adoption is all about?

The recent "Internet Twins" story showed the dark side of going online to build or expand a family through adoption and the perils of what can go wrong if you don't follow the necessary precautions. Used properly, however, the Net -- far from being illegal or evil -- is unequalled as a search and communication tool.

The Net is not a place to adopt a baby. It's a place to find one. We did, and dozens of other parents have as well. And with a little bit of care and luck you can, too. By bringing together prospective birth mothers (or fathers) who are looking for a family and hopeful adoptive parents who want to start or expand one, the Net could be the first step in making your adoption dream a reality. As long as you exercise caution and keep in mind that you still need to go through another independent legal process to get your adoption approved, you should be fine.

Why the Web?
If ever there was a medium suited to adoption, it's the Internet. With a global audience, 24-hour-a-day access and the potential for one-on-one communication, it beats other adoption outreach tools like newspapers ads and letter-writing campaigns hands-down. Whether you want to reach someone at the other end of the street, the other end of the country or the other end of the world, it makes no difference. With a click of the mouse, all can be accessed directly.

And instantly. When you consider how much waiting there is in adoption, this is one benefit that can't be overemphasized. Time is of the essence -- just ask any potential birth mother or waiting parent. In order to have her baby placed with an adoptive family directly at the hospital, a pregnant woman has only so much time to make a decision. Hopeful adoptive parents, on the other hand, aren't getting any younger. Both want results -- and quickly. The Web delivers that.

Best of all, taking your search online gives you choices and control. Rather than rely on others, the Net enables you to rely on yourself -- another important consideration given that adoption is such a personal process. By handing you the reins to your search, the Net gives you the chance to take the lead and make decisions in the privacy and comfort of your own home. As a result, you never have to be a slave to anyone else's schedule or whims.

And lastly, since your adoption search never takes a day off, your method of searching shouldn't either. That's the Internet. Unlike adoption professionals, it doesn't keep regular office hours. It's there, working for you, every day, around the clock.

Prospective birth mothers (and fathers) turn to the Net because…

They grew up with it
As a result, it's often the first place they search for answers.
It's empowering
An unplanned pregnancy can leave even the strongest of women scared, confused and anxious. With the Net, they have a chance to regain control.
It's a gateway to information
For potential birth mothers living in small towns or in isolated areas where adoption resources are scarce, the Net is often their main source of information.
It's anonymous
The Net is like a one-way window. You can look out but nobody can look in -- a comforting thought for a pregnant woman who is still struggling with her decision as to whether to place her baby for adoption.
It's direct
The Net gives prospective birth mothers the opportunity to contact and interact directly with those who can potentially help them most -- waiting adoptive parents.
It's easy to use
With the click of the mouse, the Net enables a prospective birth mother to access hundreds of waiting parents in less time than it takes to pick up the phone.
It's discreet
Many prospective birth mothers feel uncomfortable speaking to lawyers, child welfare workers and other adoption professionals. The Net spares them the pressure and pain of sharing personal details of their lives with strangers in an impersonal setting before they're ready to do so.
It's non-committal
The Net lets pregnant women with an adoption plan to look around and test the waters without holding them to any contracts, real or implied.
It's inclusive
Unlike some adoption professionals, the Net doesn't judge potential birth mothers based on their religion or lifestyle or discourage waiting adoptive parents just because they don't fit the standard profile.
It's supportive
Through its discussion groups, the Net gives prospective birth mothers the chance to find out what others in their position did, and how they did it.
It's thorough
The Net enables potential birth mothers to find professionals who can help them and to know the basics about a waiting couple through their own words and pictures.
It's convenient
Once they come across a "Dear Birth Mother" letter that interests them, prospective birth mothers can go back to it as often as they wish. No more fears about misplacing a number or losing a name.

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