Browsing through the advice and recommendations about adoption,I noticed there wasn't much discaussion about foster-adoption. This is an excellent option if you are considering adopting a child. The benefits are the support you get, the training, the minimal costs comparatively, and the fact you are giving a home to a child in need. An excellent agency that is located right in Berkeley, is A Better Way Foster Family and Adoption Program. Check it out. They have trainings every two months. They place with two-parent, single parent, and same-sex parent families. The website is www.abetterwayinc.net. I just thought you should know about another local option. Heather