Q: To be suitable for adopting a child a California, an individual must:  be at least 10 years older than the child or meet the family requirements (be a stepparent, sister, brother, aunt, uncle, or first cousin of the child which the court is satisfied with); treat the adoptive child as if it were his or her own; provide support for the child and will care for the child; maintain a suitable residence for the child; and agree to the adoption. There are several different types of adoption that are recognized in California. Of these options, find which is applicable or the best for you. When proceeding with one of the first three of these types, the parental rights of both birth parents are terminated and the adoptive parents become the legal parents:  Independent adoption: an adoption where the legal rights are transferred directly from the birth parents to the adoptive parents without involving a third party in the process. The once well-known Independent Adoption Center (IAC) has closed, but independent adoption itself still exists as an option in California. Agency adoption: an adoption through the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) or a licensed adoption agency. International adoption: the adoption of a child born in another country. Stepparent/domestic partner: an adoption in which the legal partner of one birth parent gains legal rights over the child and only one birth parent’s rights are terminated. In this type of adoption, the couple that will become the legal parents must be married or legally registered domestic partners.   Interstate adoption: the adoption of a child from another state. This will require your lawyer to be familiar with the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC), a uniform law for all states that sets the procedures for the transfer of children from one state to another. Adoption laws, for the most part, are controlled by the state laws. ICPC enables you to get through all those laws easily to adopt a child from a different state, with different adoption laws. To arrange an adoption through the CDSS visit their website or call 1-800-KIDS-4-US.  The CDSS also has a directory of licensed adoption agencies available on its website  Independent adoptions are based on personal knowledge and identification of the involved parties. Different agencies or parties involved in the adoption will have different requirements for beginning and completing the requirements. At a minimum, by California law, each potential adoptive parent must submit fingerprints, a criminal record, and participate in a home study, which is an investigation of the physical premises where the child will reside.  Additionally, fees will vary depending on the type of adoption that is chosen. An adoption through CDSS or a public adoption agency will charge no more than $500 in addition to court costs and the costs for fingerprinting and obtaining background records, which is estimated to cost between $100 and $300. In some circumstances, these fees may be waived or reduced.
A: Understand the minimum legal requirements. Select an approach to adoption. Find a source. Fulfill the source requirements.

Article: Mindfulness can help reduce your stress in general because it requires you to focus all your attention on what you are doing. This can help you reduce stress by allowing you to think about what and when you are eating. When you are focused on your food, you have less time to think about the things stressing you and more time to enjoy your food.  Practice mindfulness in all of your activities. Instead of multi-tasking, focus on what you are doing in the moment. Being mindful when you are eating will help you recognize when you are full and enjoy your food more. For example, when you are preparing a meal or eating, slow down and take the time to pay attention to the colors, textures, smells, and flavors of your food. For instance, you could say to yourself, “This couscous feels really grainy and smells fragrant with all the spices.” One of the best things you can do to fight stress, in addition to eating well, is to be physically active. Physical activity not only boosts your mood but it also aids in digestion, which means all the nutrients that you are eating will have an effect on your stress levels quicker. So make sure that you are getting regular physical activity.  Try going for a walk after you eat lunch or dinner to help your food digest. Go hiking or biking once or twice a week. Take a healthy, energy boosting snack like almonds and dried cranberries with you. Participate in a team sport like volleyball, rugby, baseball, or cricket. Being around other people can encourage you to stay active. Journaling is great for reducing stress because it gives you the opportunity to honestly express how you are feeling about the things going on in your life. You can also your journal to keep track of which foods seem to help you fight stress better.  Write about the things that happen in your life, as well as how you feel about these things. Try to keep a log of what you eat when you are stressed so that you have an idea of the foods that are most (or least)effective in helping you fight stress. You can also write about how eating makes you feel or your experience with eating mindfully. For example, you might write, “It was really enjoyable to taste the blend of flavors and textures in the fruit salad.”
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Be more mindful. Get active. Keep a journal.

Q: These are likely individuals you are close with and trust on a personal level. Tell them how you are feeling in a more meaningful and detailed way. You may also be honest and tell a coworker or peer you are close with how you are actually feeling. Respond by saying, “Actually, I’ve been feeling…” or “You know, I have been feeling…” If you are feeling depressed or going through a tough time, you could also mention that so that your loved ones can help you.   For example, you may respond, “Actually, I’ve been feeling a little down lately. I think I might be struggling with stress and anxiety” if you have not been feeling well or like yourself. You may respond, “You know, I’ve been feeling great. I finally have a job I love and I’m feeling more confident these days” if you are feeling positive and happy. ” Let them know if you are not feeling well or have a health issue that has been bothering you, as this will allow them to treat you properly. You should also give an honest answer to any other medical professionals, such as a nurse or a paramedic. If you are not feeling well, they need to know that so they can help you to feel better. This response will allow you to be honest and let the person know you are not feeling well. They may then ask you more questions and show sympathy for how you are feeling. Only use this response if you want to talk about your sickness or illness with the person. It is usually a prompt for the other person to find out more and try to make you feel better. ” Let the person know you appreciate their question and their willingness to listen to your long answer. This is a good way to end your response on a positive note, even if your response was about how you are feeling negative or not well. You can also say, “I appreciate that you asked how I was, thank you” or “Thanks for listening.” Show the person you want to engage in deeper conversation by asking “How are you?” once you have responded to their question.  For example, you may say, “I’m fine, thanks for asking. How are you?” or “I’m okay, thanks. How about you?” For some people, if you ask them the same question, they may nod and say "I'm good" or "I'm fine" and then be on their way. Don't be discouraged; asking how someone is doing is sometimes not taken as a real invitation to say much.
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Give a detailed answer when responding to a close friend, a family member, or your partner. Express how you are feeling. Provide a detailed response when your doctor asks “How are you? Say “Not great” or “I think I’m coming down with something” if you are feeling ill. Wrap up your response with “Thanks for asking. Ask the person how they are doing.