Foster to Adoption: Preschooler
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Foster Parenting and Adoption
Asked by S.S. from Canton
on October 25, 2008
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My husband and I have been trying to concieve our 2nd child for 4 years now without any success. We have also tried some infertility treatments without success so now ...
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- My husband and I adopted 2 children from Costa Rica 18 years ago and it was a wonderful experience. Adopted children are going to have issues to deal with but so do bi...
- Hi there. I don't know much about foster to adopt. But I was adopted when I was 2 months old. My adoption was a domestic closed adoption. I have located my birth paren...
- We were foster to adopt parents for about six years. The main difference between foster to adoption and regular adoption is that as long as the child is considered a f...
Has Anyone Had Experiences with the Foster to Adoption Program?
Asked by K.L. from San Francisco
on May 26, 2009
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Hi Ladies,
My husband and I are thinking about doing the foster to adoption program and are wondering if any of you have had experiences with the program - good, chal...
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- Hi K....it is wonderful to find another soul. I am a fost to adopt mom. I have a 9 y/o bio child, and a 3 y/o and a 2 mo old foster. I would love to talk to you about ...
- Greetings K.: I have been a foster parent for many years. We at one time did newborns that were being placed for adoption yet had not cleared the system. I think it ...
- I am a licensed foster parent as well as the mother of 3 beautiful children through the gift of adoption. I couldn't recommend it more. I got my children very early ...
Question About Adoption
Asked by S.T. from Kansas City
on August 6, 2011
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hello ladies, how are we all on this saturday evening??? so, i have always wanted to adopt a child. we have been blessed with 3 wonderful sons. i would like to someday...
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- I live in MO and have adopted. There are several types. You can foster/adopt from Missouri Division of Family Services, and this is for free. You don't pay anything...
- My parents gave me no indication that it cost a lot, nor did are one friend who adopted. I never actually asked them how much cause it would have been kinda awkward j...
- Yeah I think it may vary between states. What I'd do is try to look up info online or contact an adoption agency or attorney that specializes in adoption to find out t...
Help. Our 3 Year Old Wakes up Every Night at Either 12, 2 or 5 Am!
Asked by E.L. from Syracuse
on February 14, 2008
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Hi. I am at wits end. Our 3 year old wakes up EVERY night and will not go back to sleep unless someone sleeps with her. We have tried the 'crying it out' deal but she...
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- You may think I'm nuts BUT I've seen this before..... Adopted from China? Extra shots? Lots of shots at a time? Most shots still have thimerosol in them. Your regu...
- I am a proud mother of my 7 year old, I can say that I've been in your shoes. My lil one was the same way, I can try to say here are a few things that you may want t...
- Hi E., My 4 year old has been having the same separation issue. We are going on our fifth night of him sleeping in his own room. On the first night, I laid with him i...
Adoption Advice
Asked by V.K. from Wichita Falls
on April 19, 2009
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Hello Moms! Let me start by saying that we have a beautiful almost 7 year old daughter that came to our family by the way of adoption so we are familiar with the whol...
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- Just be prepared to possibly have some problems for awhile. A toddler may of been in afoster home or several, had issues with real parents and then been taken away etc...
- V., You have gotten many replies with good advice. I just wanted to add that we, too, are in the process of adopting a toddler, who is part of a sibling group t...
- try www.pathway.org that is the agency we are using to foster to adopt. They are great!
Seeking Advice/Information About Foster Care
Asked by E.W. from Columbia
on July 20, 2009
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My husband and I have been discussing the possibility of becoming foster parents. We both feel that we have a lot to offer children in need, and we could provide a hea...
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- My sister did foster care for many years and found it to be very rewarding. The training is essential for success. I agre with the former post to your request that you...
- I can only speak as someone who went through the process to become a foster parent, not one who actually took in a child. I have also spoken with some of the people f...
- Hi E., If the Foster Care here is anything like it is in North Carolina you will have to attend training classes as a couple that lasts for a week. Then you will ha...
Adoption
Asked by S.B. from Columbus
on November 4, 2008
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Hello everyone,
I wanted to ask you guys if anyone knows anything about adopting. My husband and I have been talking about it, but I don't know were to start or wha...
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- my friend went through a wonderful adoption agency here in indianapolis. if you email me directly i can get you the information. ____@____.com
- Are you thinking of international adoption or domestic adoption? They each have a different set of joys, problems, and paperwork. We adopted both of our children int...
- I don't know where you live,but if you are intersted in adopting here in the states, I recommend you contact Kirsh and Kirsh. They are not cheap, but you are more li...
Adoption
Asked by T.G. from Lima
on January 14, 2007
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Are there any other moms that are mothers to adopted children? My daughter is adopted and I am hoping to connect and network with some other adoptive mothers.
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- I am the mother of 4 adopted children ages 14, 12, 5 and 3.5 all of which share the same birth mother. We adopted the older two together when they were 8 and 5. The...
- Hi T.. I am the mother to a beautiful 4 year old little boy that was adopted at birth. I also have a 16 year old step daughter. SAHM from the Fairborn/Enon ar...
- I have a four year old son and a 20 month old daughter both adopted from Guatemala. I also have a 14 month old bio daughter----Big Surprise! I'm new to Ohio, in fact ...
4 Year Old Is Really Rude and Sassy. Any Suggestions?
Asked by A.M. from Dallas
on July 18, 2008
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I have this wonderful 4 year old girl who has suddenly become very rude and sassy. It's like she is 16, but she's 4. I find that I am constantly correcting the tone ...
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- I am having the same exact problem with my little girl although she has started at 3 years old...nothing really seems to work either...no matter what i try to do it us...
- Is there some influence in her life who is also rude, maybe a favorite friend or tv character? Kids love to imitate what they see as "big" behavior. If you can find ...
- Leman's book - "have a new child by Friday" might work real well for you. S.
How Do I Tell My 4 Year Old That He's Adopted?
Asked by D. from Houston
on April 18, 2008
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I have no idea how to tell my 4 year old he's adopted. I think I want to start out with reading him books on adoption so that he's at least familiar with the idea (an...
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- I have an adopted son too he is 16 mo. old. Your situation is quite different though. Tell Me Again About The Night I Was Born written by Jamie Lee Curites is basica...
- I have no advice on the topic...but I read a fabulous email once from a child's point of view. The email was about adoption. The child said that instead of a baby bein...
- my mom read me a book that explained it to me, and then answered any questions i had. of course, for a long time, i was sure she'd chosen me from the baby store!
