There are many stories about babies and children in China being adopted into loving homes. Carly is one of these children. At two months old, she was abandoned on the side of the street. Thankfully, she was taken to an orphanage in Fuling. Four months later, her new start in life began.

As friends and family learn that you are adopting, there's bound to be an onslaught of questions. Some questions are asked out of love and excitement. However, other questions may simply be too personal. Here are five examples of such questions, with short and to the point answers for each.

A courageous birth mother opens up about adoption and reunion with her daughter.

Born two months premature at two and a half pounds, Andrew's parents were waiting with open arms, hearts, and hope.

What happens when you're looking for education, support, and advocacy for your children, but keep running into closed doors? A Village to Raise is your answer, and their door is always open!

After you have made the exciting decision to adopt a child, the next important step is choosing your adoption agency.