The desire for the outcome is often what keeps adoptive couples or singles motivated throughout the process, which is how it should be. However, if they are unprepared for how adoption operates, their hopes may be marred by annoyance and disappointment. Nothing in this article should make you reconsider pursuing your adoption ambition. However, it should assist in educating you so that you may keep moving forward and maintaining a positive outlook, which will eventually result in the child or children that are ideal for you and your family. Here is a preview of what you'll learn... •Applying for adoption •The cost of adoption •Completing the adoption home study •Getting approved to adopt •Being matched with a child •Preparing to welcome the child home •Receiving your adoptive placement •Being the legal adoptive parent The daily lives of rosemary and her brothers are defined by their stepfather’s sexual abuse and the sadistic power he wields over the family while her mother stands by. The authorities finally rescue the children, but then rosemary languishes for three years in florida’s state foster care system, separated from her brothers and without real help for the psychological anguish that afflicts her because of the abuse. Meanwhile, jeanne and james endure the rigorous approval process for potential parents who wish to adopt older children from florida’s foster care system.