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Updated Nov 04, 2009

Q: Any Experience with Adopting a Child?    —Morgantown, WV

"Does anyone have any experience adopting a child that you would be willing to share with me? I am VERY interested in ..."

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I don't have any experience adopting a child, but a good friend does. She just adopted a little girl from Ethiopia in August. You can try reading her blog, which talks...

We were a couple who married a bit after most people, as I was a missionary plus my husband and I had never met the right "other half" sooner. Anyway, when we found t...

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Q: Fost to Adopt    —Pittsburgh, PA

"Has anyone ever done the fost to adopt program. If you have I would like to know about your experiance and what agenc..."

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I am currently in the adoption stage of the foster to adopt program with Luzerne County Children and Youth. As with any state agency they have their good and bad side...

Foster to adopt is one of the greatest needs in Pennsylvania. The program costs you ZERO dollars to do. You get support $ to help you pay for the additional cost of ha...

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Q: Seeking Advice on Writting a Book...    —Aurora, CO

"Hi-I am wanting to write a book all about adoption..All sides of it.. My quest is to educate the public. I simply don..."

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I GOT PREGNANT VERY EARLY AND GAVE HER UP FOR ADOPTION. I HOPE THAT SOME DAY SHE WOULD LIKE TO MEET ME. I HAVE SINCE HAD A FAMILY OF MY OWN AND WONDER HOW SHE MIGHT FE...

D., I'm sure you have put a lot of your heart and soul into this book. Are you wondering on how to get it published, and where to market your book? I don't know anyth...

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Q: Thinking About Adoption, but I Need Some Help!    —Saint Paul, MN

"Hello! I am thinking about adopting a baby/toddler, but I really don't know anything about the process or what I shou..."

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I would encourage you to research different adoption agencies. You can find a listing of the licensed child placing agencies on htt://meadowlark.creighton.edu/naaa. ...

Hi there, I was a foster parent to 2 little Native girls with intention to adopt but their mother ended up getting better and was able to take them back. From m...

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Q: Please Tell Me Your Adoption Story    —The Colony, TX

"My husband and I are just in the talking stages of adoption. We are really not in a position financially to consider..."

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Hi P., I grew up in foster care and didnt get adopted till i was 15. I am no 20 years old. I know alot about adoption and CPS. There are lots of children who nee...

Best of luck to you in your adoption plan. I had always wanted to adopt as a young child. I told my husband I could not marry him unless we adopted children. I did my ...

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Q: Step-parent Adoption Issues    —Litchfield Park, AZ

"im looking for advice on a step-parent adoption. my son is turning 3 at the end of this month & he hasnt seen his bio..."

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I worked for an attorney in Phoenix, Dan Ziskin, ###-###-####. I still work pt for him but was a paralegal/right hand woman for six years plus. He can help you with ...

Hi T., Check with the self service center at ###-###-#### and you may be able to file the papers yourself. Its at 201 W. Jefferson or there is one in Mesa and Suprise....

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Q: Seeking Advise/personal Experience with Adoption    —Albuquerque, NM

"My husband and I have always been interested in adoption. We are not currently ready, but I know the process is long..."

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Another adoptive mom here. I adopted my daughter from Russia as well. She was 28 months when she came home and has been a delight. I love Russia and the people ...

Hi, L.. I am the adoptive mother of two very amazing little girls. The great thing about adoption is, these children were created for you just as if you had given birt...

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Q: Need Some Help    —Fort Worth, TX

"Well due to my daughter being born at 24 weeks and almost not making it twice I am very scared to have anymore kids m..."

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I'm sorry. I don't have any information for you. But you will be in my prayers. I will ask around though. I think I may know a few parents who have adopted. You are in...

You should contact agencies that are licensed non-profit agencies. They do charge fees but they are for the work the social workers do with the birthmom and with you ...

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Q: Step Parent Adoption    —Oxnard, CA

"I am preparing for my wedding and had some questions about step parent adoption. my fiancee and i have been together ..."

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Hi I., My step father adopted me too. Even though the circumstances are a bit different(my father passed when I was 3), I dont think you've got much to worry about. F...

Wow! I am going through the same process with my Fiance and my 2 yr old daughter. She only knows my fiance as her daddy. We are getting married in June and just receiv...

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Q: Infertile Couple Wishes to Adopt a Child/children    —Bennington, OK

"My husband and I have tried for 11 years to have a baby.We have done all the ferility testing,fertility drugs,fertili..."

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hello M. unfortunatly I can not help you but I can offer some info.... In the year 2005 I put a wonderful little boy up for adoption. I did so because I don't believ...

I am an attorney and I handle foster care adoptions in southeast Texas. I would love to help you. Feel free to contact me at ###-###-#### and I will see if I can off...

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