Seeking Information for Starting the Adoption Process

I love this site- it's free but you may have to sign up to read the posts? if so, choose a screen-name that fits (not 'just' your name, like we have here on mamasource)...like want2adoptinfl or something meaningful to you :-)

here is a forum re: adoption:
http://www.thebabywearer.com/forum/showthread.php?t=16171...

http://www.thebabywearer.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27804...

HTH (hope this helps!)

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A great resource when considering international adoption is www.shaohannahshope.org.

I'm excited for you, 20 years ago I adopted a beautiful baby boy right here, their are so many children (babies) needing homes no need to really go over seas however, since I adopted 20 years ago and times have changed young woman are keeping there babies more these days but try anyway. I was unable to have children of my own, the adoption process took less than 7 months and it was a breeze I went to an agency in NYC called Spence Chaplin and they are still around today and still placing children in loving. To me going to a private agency seemed to best way and a little more personal not sure what direction you guys are heading but pray and and asked for guidence. Here's alittle poem that went out on his birth annoucemnets

Not bone of our bone nor flesh of our flesh but miraciously our own.

Good Luck and I will pray for you as well God already knows who you are. God bless both of you and your coming blessing.

Congratulations on your decision to adopt.
If you are adopting domestically, through the state you will need you take the MAPP classes that the state requires. If you live in Brevard county you can contact CBC Brevard, the Adoption Recruiters. If you live in Orange, Osceola, you can contact Family Services Metro. The classes are free, the process will be lengthy. If you want to adopt internationally, make sure you check out a reputable agency that deals with international and has a good track record. International adoption can be very costly. If you want to adopt through a private agency in the states, make sure you check them out as for reputation. Make sure you understand their fee schedule and other requirements. .
I have found one agency in Orlando, that will take an approved homestudy from DCF with no questions. You can check out Adoptuskids.org or NACAC.org for good information. If you need adoption support, you can contact Heritage Family Preservation Center, Mrs. Pool. I would suggest that as you begin your journey, keep a journal, it will help you with tasks, details and your feelings through the paperwork.

I dont know anything about adoption but there is a great website called Diaperswappers which has a very active forum around adoption and foster care as well as other forums. Good luck to you!

http://www.diaperswappers.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=152

Hello L. - From a personal standpoint - I can tell you that there are way too many homeless children here in the U.S. that are desparate for a family.

I have been blessed with 3 amazing adopted children, all of which were adpoted through my state. I have a friend who is desparately trying to adopt a little girl from South America - it is heart breaking, it has been over 18 months and 3 trips later and she is not vary far along the red tape. Not to mention the fees involved.

Please consider all your options here before looking elsewhere.

God Bless and good luck. Adoption is a very special gift from God.

M. F

A friend of mine works with adoptions here in Florida, and she gave me their website to give out: www.americanadoptions.com
The number is 1-800-Adoption, and she said that they are a large agency, and they'd also be happy to recommend other agencies if you prefer working with a small one.
Good luck!
K.

International adoptions can be quite costly. I know someone who adopted a little girl form Russia. The adoption process was completely legal from Russian standards, but one of the fees required was a "bribery fee" for the Russian judge. No joke.

If you are looking at domestic adoption, you should become a foster parent first. I work with a woman who went through the fostering classes with her husband and the very first children they fostered (two adorable little boys - brothers) they were able to adopt. It is such a blessing to see those little ones in a loving family.