“Expectant parents planning an adoption are often not aware of the legal, ethical and policy issues surrounding the choice of adoption for their child. Many place their children for adoption, only to find out later that the decisions they made were based on inaccurate or insufficient information. Knowing what your rights and responsibilities are is an essential part of the decision making process. Being well informed of the adoption laws in the state in which the adoption will take place, obtaining and understanding documents before you sign them, and being clear about your place in the adoption process will help you make educated, well thought out decisions.” Brenda Romanchik, author