I'm very sad, I've heard such good and wonderful things about this organization, but this is exactly why, because she was very up front with me about things that could potentially go wrong and doesn't want to jeopardize my time, money, etc on something that probably won't happen.

BUT, now I AM back at square one! :(  I am contacting another agency I've heard good things about that work in this same area.  Their site states they will work with singles, so I'm waiting to hear back from them to solidify this.  I have also emailed two other places in Africa I've heard have had adoptions, but have not seen any agencies that work there, so am asking if someone from the US can adopt there or not.  I also found out that SOME Ghana adoptions can be done by singles for Special Needs adoptions, but the travel there looks to be a little long so not sure.  In addition, I contacted someone who at times has domestic Downs Syndrome situations needing placements and am filling out forms with them.  We'll see where God chooses to work in this, which doors He opens and closes.  Excited for the end result, but hoping the process gets back on track and that money just starts sailing in! :)