51.   The issue of prenatal genetic testing is already one faced by prospective parents, who can opt to test their unborn baby for Down syndrome.

52.   The revision obtained by Smith dictates that the US central authority will notify American practitioners of the criteria set by other countries for prospective adoptive parents.

53.   The states impose standards on child-placement agencies requiring certified social workers to evaluate prospective parents, counsel birth mothers and get relinquishment papers signed.

54.   The state requires prospective foster parents to take classes in parenting skills and sets health and safety criteria for their homes.

55.   The resulting procedures and regulations for agencies, he said, would increase costs that could drive some prospective parents out of the market.

56.   The uncertainty has already panicked prospective parents.

57.   There are things a prospective parent should know, but if they are orphans, should that be listed?

58.   They must identify themselves as such in their advertising and must tell prospective parents that they are not licensed adoption agencies.

59.   Through their organization, they try to help prospective parents.

60.   We need some kind of software that will allow us to keep track of volunteers, donors, prospective parents and other contacts.