Choosing the right adoption agency is very important. It is also very important that you choose an agency that is recognized by the Government of India and don’t go by hearsay. Before you settle down on an agency of your preference, it would do advisable to visit a few adoption agencies and questions. It is ok to even ask for the names and numbers of people who had recently adopted from them, for reference.

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A word of caution – it is important that you do not get put off by the laborious paper work and legal procedures, and settle for private, illegal, out-of-court settlements. You could choose one of the placement agencies recognized by the Central Adoption Resource Agency (CARA), from the following list:

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