easwar,
adoption is one of the noblest acts that a couple can commit.
twice blessed it is, for you guys, as well as the little child.
my heart always glows, whenever i hear of people interested in adopting.
here in canada, adoption is accepted as a norm way acquiring a family. desi folks go to india and arrange adoption through orphanages.
here is a link to adoption and orphanage centres in chennai
http://yellowpages.sulekha.com/chennai/community-social-services/orphanages/254.htm
i got this list through googling 'adoption centres chennai'. if you live in another city, you might want to do the same for nearby centres.
personally, i know a few adoptions. barring one, all the others have been successes.
the one failure, was a conditon that was not possible to detect till teen years (bi-polar).
having dished you the caution, here are some practical suggestions
- any orphanage is ok, as long as you have a comfort feeling
- remember, that the orphanage is just a tool for you to acquire the baby
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make sure you get the baby at birth and start taking care of it immediately
- that way you can ensure that it is well cared for right from the start
- if you want a slightly grown up girl, that is ok too
best wishes to you and your wife sir.
God Bless.