Adoption Resources
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Adoption Resources
Asked by P.L. from Chicago
on July 24, 2007
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I am looking for any and all information regarding adoption. Can any of you share your experience with me?
Thank you
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- A friend of mine runs this: www.theadoptionconsultant.com I support, educate and advise families going through the adoption process. If you are considering adopti...
- Hi P., I am a mom and an adoption specialist. I do both domestic and international adoptions for a social service agency in the city and suburbs. I would be happy to ...
- We have three adopted children all adopted with the help of The Cradle in Evanston. We love the Cradle. They are amazing at educating both adoptive parents as well a...
Adoption
Asked by T.R. from Denver
on January 18, 2008
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I just posted. We are also looking into adoption. I spoke to someone on here a long time ago who knew a lot about public adoption... I can't find that conversation any...
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- I guess i have the same question. Private or CPS (state)? Ive just begun my process of adopting a sibling group of 5 through the state. If you have any questions, let ...
- are you looking into open adoption or private?
- T., I haven't posted about Adoption on this board before, but I am an adoptive mother of 2. Both of my experiences were amazing and, from start to finish 2 month p...
Adoption
Asked by C.W. from Las Vegas
on September 13, 2010
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Has any moms on here adopted babies? I've heard of actually being there when the baby is born for adoption. How does that work? I've also heard financially and waiting...
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- The laws vary by state. There are open and closed adoptions. The screening process can be long, as can be the wait. There is also always the heartbreak if the birth...
- i adopted a baby 3 years ago. there are so very many different options. it really depends on what you're looking for and what you want. you need to be a little more...
- C., Yes, you must be LDS to use LDS Family Services to adopt a baby, however, they will happily work with birthmothers from every background, without cost or obligati...
Adoption
Asked by H.D. from Dallas
on August 8, 2010
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My husband and I are done having kids of our own but have thought about adopting one. The only thing is we are kind of picky about what we would want (I know it sounds...
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- Your not selfish! Stick to what you want. My co-worker was an Occupational Therapist and they kept trying to give her disabled kids. She said the best advice someon...
- I recommend that you talk to your local child welfare agency about becoming foster parents. Most foster parents take in kids and often have the opportunity to adopt t...
- International adoption is very expensive, very long and most kids will have special needs(i have many friends who have done it). Domestic adoptions take A VERY LONG ...
Adoption
Asked by S.S. from Chicago
on March 11, 2009
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Hello Moms,
I needed some advice. My husband has a brother back in India, who does not have children and is having problems conceiving. We are married for almost 6...
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- That is the craziest thing I have ever heard of. I don't know much about the Indian culture, but I could never conceive a child out of love with my spouse and just han...
- Dear S., I am an adoption professional and have worked in the field for neary 14 years doing both domestic infant adoption and international adoption. I also do pri...
- Hi S., Absolutely do NOT agree to give up a child. I talked to psychologist on this topic because my sister was not able to conceive a child. The psychologist expla...
Adoption
Asked by T.E. from Philadelphia
on August 17, 2010
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Ok Moms I know this is an odd question but I have no one to give me objective answers. I am the mother of a ten year old girl who is spoiled rotten by her grandparent...
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- Consider adoption for the sake of the baby, not just to appease your daughter. Are you capable financially, physically and emotionally to care for the child and give i...
- I could not give up a child b/c another child is telling me what to do. Who is the adult in the situation? You are. Please think long and hard before you do anythin...
- No way do you let the 10 yr old dictate what you decide to do with this baby! Yes I think you should listen to her opinion but don't let her nor your family make the d...
Adoption Party
Asked by T.M. from Pittsburgh
on November 11, 2009
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Has anyone ever been to an adoption party? What are some appropriate gift ideas?
A little more information, the children are ages 1 and 3. thank you for the help l...
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- If the child being adopted is a baby, treat it like a baby shower. Anything necessary of fun for a baby would be appropriate. If it's an older child, maybe something...
- A friend of mine recently became grandma to 2 adopted children. She told me her son treated the adoption days as birthdays. I personally would take age-appropriate t...
- Is the adoption a newborn or an older child? An adoption party is the same (kinda) as a baby shower. If its a newborn, anything for the baby or the parents. If its f...
International Adoption
Asked by T.R. from Clarksville
on January 1, 2009
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My husband and I have been trying to adopt domestically for over a year. We are now looking into other options such as international adoption. We are currently think...
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- Both Southeast Christian & Highview Baptist Churches are HUGE Adoption advocates and have tons of resources available. Give one of them a call!
- I don't know if you have thought about fostering to adopt but that is a great option. It only costs you the price of a lawyer to make it final. There are children in...
- Steven Curtis Chapman started this foundation after his adopted daughter was tragically/accidentally killed: http://members.shaohannahshope.org/site/PageServer?page...
Adoption Experience and Resources.
Asked by V.I. from Orlando
on February 18, 2009
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Looking for adoptive mom's experiences or resource recommendations. We are considering growing our family through adoption and are just starting the process. We were...
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- Wow, V.! Kudos to you and your family for considering adoption. I work as a clinical therapist with foster care children in Miami, Florida. My experience in working w...
- We adopted our 2 sons at birth through Life for Kids in Winter Park (http://lifeforkids.com/). They are now 7 and 5. Both adoptions are open - I send pictures and a ...
- Hi V., Blessings on your family's decision to adopt. We made the decision to adopt internationally from Russia in 2004. Our son is now 6 and is as healthy as one ...
Adoption Agencies
Asked by P.A. from New York
on May 17, 2011
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Hi,
My husband and I are trying to adopt a child for a year now, but have not been successful we are thinking about going with an Agency, but they are all so expensiv...
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- Best of luck to you both! What a joyous decision. I adopted my beautiful daughter in 2009 from Armenia and it is the best decision I ever made! Adoption is expensive....
- Check out the Adoptive Parents Committee. It's a tri-state adoption support organization with lots of great resources and they have a New Jersey chapter (I'm co-presi...
- Have you tried to be in contact with your local Social Services Department? A friend of mine fostered 2 children for a year and a half through the Department of Social...
