After you have determined that adoption is the right path for you, make a decision on what type of adoption you want to pursue. You will have to make many decisions – age, race, special needs, domestic, international, or foster – before you move forward. Take time to make the right decision.  If you already have a child or children, think about how an adopted child would adapt to your established family structure. Consider the community you live in. If you choose a child with disabilities or of a different ethnic background, will they thrive in this environment? Think about your own abilities. Can you manage to raise an infant by yourself? Do you have the financial means to adopt a child and get them through college? Are there enough available resources around you to care for a special needs adoption? Stay open-minded and don't narrow the possibilities. There are many children who need good homes and families. Consider adopting more than one child. The more the merrier. Once you have completed the home study and selected an adoption agency, it is time to search for a child. Predetermine what type of child best suits your personality and lifestyle; get advice from friends and family; and network with others who have adopted in the past so that you can register for a match.  It is important to remain patient since this step could take a long time until a match is found. Once your home study is being reviewed for a match, information will be sent to you about the child up for adoption. This is a time when you can ask further questions. Then you must either confirm or withdraw your interest. Remember that case workers receive several requests and you are not the only person who may have the opportunity to adopt. The final decision will always rest on the child's needs. Once the case worker decides you are the right match, more confidential information is shared so that you can confirm this child is suitable for you.  Once the match is approved, the child's parental rights will be terminated so that you can adopt the child. If you are not chosen as an adoptive parent, you might want to consider other possible children you could adopt through your agency. Or, you could select to be a backup adoptive parent in case the chosen family declines to follow through with the adoption. After the initial meeting, you will make several more visits over the next few weeks or months as the paperwork is being completed. If your child resides in a different state, the child's agency will typically arrange for a minimum of two visits. The placement is a date when the child will arrive at your home. The adoption agency will conduct several visits during this time in a supervisory role to make sure the transition is a smooth one. It is during this time that you file a legal intent to adopt petition. At this point, your adopted child is officially part of your legal family once a judge finalizes everything.   An amended birth certificate will arrive with your name as the parent along with a certificate of adoption. Counseling and supervision will continue by the adoption agency. Take this time to talk to your child about the adoption if they are old enough to understand. Be a good parent by seeking out support services, connecting with other adopted families and children, and when ready, consider adopting a sibling.

Summary: Select a child. Search for a child. Discover a match. Meet your child. Receive a placement. Finalize your adoption.


This pork roast recipe, and most other recipes, can be adapted according to the way you want to cook the roast. Add the onions and the apples to the roasting pan, Dutch oven or slow cooker. You can also use chicken broth. If you are using a slow cooker, use 1/2 cup (118ml) of beef broth, and 1/2 cup (118ml) of apple juice. The moisture stays in the crock pot while it cooks, and too much moisture can make the roast soupy. (2.1g) of chopped sage, thyme or rosemary. If you are using a slow cooker, use half of the spices that are called for in the recipe. The long cooking time increases the intensity of the flavor.

Summary: Chop up 1 onion, when you have chosen your cooking method. Slice 2 to 3 apples. Pour 1 cup (237ml) of beef broth into your container to help flavor the pork while it cooks. Add 1 to 2 cups (237 to 473ml) of apple juice, cider or another fruit juice. Add additional spices, such as 1 bay leaf or 1 tbsp.


Place parchment paper or a silicone pad across the baking sheet to prevent sticking. Beat until soft peaks form. Continue beating until the egg white peaks turn stiff. Fold into the egg whites. Mix to combine. Fold into the egg white mixture. For each cookie, you'll need two level teaspoonfuls of batter. Leave room between each of the cookies to allow for slight spreading. Bake for 6 to 7 minutes or until the edges appear golden. While the cookies are baking, oil the handle of a wooden spoon; this will be used to roll the cookies up into sticks. Let cool on the cookie sheet for 2 to 3 seconds. Slide each rolled cookie off and onto a wire cooling rack. If they cool too quickly to be rolled as you're working through them, simply place the sheet back into the warm oven (no longer switched on) for up to a minute to just warm. Then remove and repeat until all cookies have been rolled into sticks. If wished, tie a small gold or silver cord around each cinnamon stick and tie in a bow. This is optional but very pretty, especially for gift-giving or a seasonal party.

Summary: Preheat the oven to 350ºF/180ºC. Beat the egg whites in a small bowl. Add the sugar gradually to the beaten egg whites. Mix the flour and cinnamon together. Stir the oil of cinnamon into the melted butter. Use a teaspoon to transfer the batter to the prepared baking sheet. Use a spatula to spread the batter evenly across the sheet. Place in the preheated oven. Remove from the oven. Working quickly and with care, wrap the cooling cookies around the oiled spoon handle. Keep making the rolled cookies. Finish up.


Depending on your skin type and how your skin reacted to the procedure, you will get specific instructions from your technician. The aftercare is critically important in how your brows heal and the results you end up with. Some people are told to keep their brows dry, while others are told to put healing ointment on them. Whatever instructions you receive, follow them! This can be hard if you’re used to filling in your brows meticulously every day, but leave them untouched for at least ten days after the procedure. You may have some discoloration, scabbing, and gaps, but you need to let that heal without any product on top of it. If your brows aren’t flawless as they’re healing, don’t worry – follow your aftercare instructions, and they will be once they’re healed. These can all affect the color and intensity of your finished result. You want the pigment to take to your skin as best as it can. It’s best to plan your microblading appointment strategically, so you’re able to follow these aftercare instructions without much sacrifice. For example, don’t schedule your appointment before a marathon or a tropical vacation. Microblading technicians will tell you that you do not achieve perfect eyebrows in one appointment. It is a two-part process. After the first application has healed, you will go back for a touch-up appointment. Now, the technician can observe how your skin took the pigment and how the results healed. Then, you can fix anything you’re unhappy with, darken the color, tweak the shape, and so on.
Summary: Follow your specific aftercare instructions. Skip the makeup and skin products. Avoid sweating, swimming, and direct sunlight during healing. Get the recommended touch-up.