Adoption
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Birth Order Adoption
Asked by S.Z. from Odessa
on March 3, 2008
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Recently a possiblitly for my husband and I to adopt again has come up. Possibly a little boy that turned 3 in Feb. and his little sister that was born in Dec. I would...
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- Adopting a sibling older than your child is one of the many factors to consider. My advice is to talk with the adoption counselor or social worker on the case. I do no...
- S., I am certainly not an expert, especially when it comes to adoption. However, the fact that you are concerned about how she will feel (especially if you vocalize th...
- I think it is beautiful that you are considering adopting kids. I can not think of the biggest compliment I can give you. For any kid having brothers and sisters i...
Adoption Help Needed
Asked by S.S. from Dallas
on October 8, 2008
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Hey guys, my sister and her husband who live in North Carolina have finally decided to adopt after years and years of trying everything under the sun to get pregnant, ...
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- Some sites I would recommend to help are: http://members.shaohannahshope.org/site/PageServer Steven Curtis Chapman's adoption site, named after his daughter ht...
- I used to be an adoption caseworker and the best advice I can give is make sure they use an agency that is licensed by the state. Unfortunatly there are scams out the...
- Hi S....My husband and I are in the adoption process but have done this through the foster to adopt program. We did get an infant and now he is 16 months old. This is ...
How Do I Get My Ducks in a row...Adoption
Asked by A.S. from College Station
on December 26, 2009
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Hi Moms!
My husband and I would like to adopt a little girl, age 3-6. We have so much love to give and are blessed in so many ways. We know this is the right decisio...
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- Hi A., congratulations on making the decision to make a difference in a child's life. Given the age range that you listed, I gather that you are seeking adoption vi...
- How exciting for you & your family. I felt the same way you did when we made the choice to adopt. Call Depelchin in Houston. They can give you alot of information. ...
- My husband and I have adopted three children (2,3, and 7) in the foster-to-adopt program through CPS. We are with Homes of St. Mark. Your family needs to visit the we...
Adopt a Family Christmas Program
Asked by C.C. from Chicago
on November 17, 2006
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Does anyone know of a church or charity that sponsors an adopt a family Christmas program on the North side of Chicago? I did this last year when I lived in Denver an...
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- I did this though Volunteers of America a few years ago when I lived in the state of Oregon. Their site might have info.
- CEDA Northwest - ###-###-#### I adopt a family through a social services agency in Arlington Heights called CEDA. They'll send you the info. about the family, but yo...
- Hi C., You could check with St. Cyprian's Food Pantry (Irving Park Rd. and Nagle). The Food Pantry serves Chicago's zip codes 60707, 60630, 60634 West of Central, 6...
Adoption Agencies
Asked by L.B. from Washington DC
on October 31, 2010
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Hi Ladies,
One of my close friends has decided to start a family and I am so happy for her. But she has been looking on the internet for adoption agencies and has s...
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- My husband and I adopted both of our sons as infants through the domestic program at Gladney Adoption Agency. I will tell you that not all agencies are the same. You...
- Friends of ours have adopted two children through the Gladney Adoption Center, which is located in Fort Worth, TX. From what I know, they have an excellent reputation...
- When I was considering adoption, I talked to Bethany Christian Services. I really liked them at least from a birth mother standpoint, but I have know that several peo...
Adoption Will Be Final Soon:) but How to Deal with Ppls Heartless Comments
Asked by M.S. from San Antonio
on September 16, 2009
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Almost 3 years ago my husband and I were blessed with the decision to help his sisters kids, by giving them a home and stable enviroment. We were engaged when we made...
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- Congratulations with the adoptions. These kids need to be lovingly parented and have responsible legal guardians! And that is what I see. Alas, "you can lead a hors...
- You are in a pickle. I think that when the birth mother and your husband's family say those mean & hateful things they are lashing out about the promise of what could...
- I know you've received a lot of response to your question but I thought I would add something. From what I understood from your post, the birth mother's family ar...
The Earth Can't Handle It. People Who Want Big Families Need Consider Adoption?
Asked by J.K. from Anchorage
on May 29, 2011
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So what do you think? It seems to me, that more and more people are starting to think about adoption due to the increasing population and more people are giving adopti...
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- I don't see the two being related. I would not judge a mom who wanted to have a large family and chose to have a child naturally rather than adopting, so long as they ...
- God made the earth for our good pleasure. I think it is interesting how other people try to make you feel guilty because you simply want to have the same right to "be...
- I find it halarious when the people most concerned with overpopulation and destroying the world, are the ones driving giant gas guzzlers, people who throw away decent ...
Understanding His Adoption
Asked by L.C. from New York
on June 8, 2010
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My son turned 5 in May. I have a book that tells the story of his adoption, that we read 1-2 a month. One of his friends mother is pregnant with twins - he tells me al...
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- I'm currently pregnant with my 3rd and my son knows that only girls have wombs and can have babies. The other day he asked if his little sister, 20month, had a baby i...
- The biggest issue with your son's adoption is behind you...letting him know he was adopted. When and how a child is told can have lasting effects on a child. I still r...
- I wouldn't go with JC's answer about having to be married to have a baby. That's simply a lie, your kid will encounter someone who isn't married and is having a baby a...
Adoption Gift
Asked by J.B. from Dayton
on November 10, 2012
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Does anyone have any gift ideas for a couple who have been foster parents for two and a half years & the adoption is about to be complete? They've had this adorable l...
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- Gift certificate to your favorite photographer? What a moment to celebrate!
- Do something sentimental - a photo album or scrapbook, making family handprints, a family photo shoot, etc. Something they can remember forever. A nice Christmas orn...
- Maybe a beautiful charm with her adoption date engraved on the back?
Anyone Know About Adoption?
Asked by T.S. from Dayton
on October 7, 2006
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My husband has been around since my son was 8 months old (he's now 7). My son's real father hasn't seen him since he was 2 (5 years ago!). My son calls my husband 'dad...
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- Hi T., my name is V. and I have two boys. Although they are not adopted I do know about what you are asking because this happened to my brother. His ex wife wanted h...
- Hello, I do know that in order for your husband to adopt your son your son father would have to be willing to relinquish his parental rights. You not only need h...
- I'm not sure if it may differ from state to state but I believe that you will have to post an add in your baby's father's last known town ... the add needs to run for ...
