...a loving relationshsip

...extended family

...exposure to "culture" (music, art, theater, literature, etc.)

...animals

...financial stability

...exposure to other cultures and heritages above and beyond the child and family's

...a need for a baby (emotional)

...future contact: letters, pictures, the option for future visits

...racial guidance and understanding

...outdoor activities: camping, biking, skiing, parks, etc.

...hobbies together and individual

...stabe employment for both

...religious base

...openness with child about adoption

...sense of humor

...ability to play and relax

...acceptance of me