There are many stories about babies and children in China being adopted into loving homes. Carly is one of these children. At two months old, she was abandoned on the side of the street. Thankfully, she was taken to an orphanage in Fuling. Four months later, her new start in life began.

As friends and family learn that you are adopting, there's bound to be an onslaught of questions. Some questions are asked out of love and excitement. However, other questions may simply be too personal. Here are five examples of such questions, with short and to the point answers for each.

A courageous birth mother opens up about adoption and reunion with her daughter.

Born two months premature at two and a half pounds, Andrew's parents were waiting with open arms, hearts, and hope.

One young woman's dreams becomes reality for many special needs orphans across the world.

Adoption magazines and websites are a great way to learn more adoption. One benefit of adoption magazines verses books is that the information is often more current, thus, more accurate.

There are pros and cons in domestic and international adoptions. Here are some examples of each to be aware of, as you travel on the road to adoption.

Is it a book, or is it a song? Happily, it's both, and it's the perfect addition for your child's bookshelf!

What happens when you're looking for education, support, and advocacy for your children, but keep running into closed doors? A Village to Raise is your answer, and their door is always open!

A brief look at some of the common documents required when starting the adoption process.