My big red binder

I have now printed enough paper to fill an entire 3 ring binder... almost!  I actually ran out of regular paper and had to use some old resume paper.  According to my online adoption planner from Christian World Adoption, there are 8 major steps to the process of international adoption, with about 500 little steps sandwiched in.  Every step requires a ton of paperwork.  I feel bad for the tree I am personally responsible for killing!

Step 1 - Agency Expenses, agreements & forms

Step 2 - The Home Study

Step 3 - Apply to US Citizenship & Immigration Services

Step 4 - The Dossier

Step 5 - Prepare to receive referral and child referred

Step 6 - Prepare for travel

Step 7 - Home with child

Step 8 - Post adoption process

Step 1 is completed... Now on to Step 2!