Foster to Adoption
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Adoption Advice Needed
Asked by C.S. from Houston
on March 20, 2008
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My husband and I have been married for a little over 13 years. We have 3 beautiful sons. We have just begun the discussion of Adoption. We both have always wanted a...
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- I would look into Buckner International, which is a wonderful Christian based organization. They have been involved in ministry over 100 years, and are based in Dalla...
- New life ###-###-#### ask for sara black director wonderful people and so caring. God bless you and your family with your new addition.
- logon to ksbj.org they had some info on Johannas Hope(Steven Curtis Chapman started this) an org. that helps w/the cost of adoption and Im sure they have much more inf...
Looking to Become Parents Through Adoption
Asked by L.W. from Tampa
on November 2, 2007
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My son is six years old and asks everyday for a sibling and I feel so bad. I have recently put him in soccer to try and help him meet friends. We have been told by doc...
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- L., I recently saw an Oprah show about a surrogate mom program in India. The Indian moms will carry a baby for moms who can't for various reasons. The fee that you p...
- We adopted twins internationally from Guatemala 2 1/2 years ago. Yes, it was expensive; however, they are our little blessings that I thank God everyday for them!!! We...
- Hi L., Look into Open Door Adoption Agency in Thomasville, Ga. They have a very unique way of looking at things and ONLY want good parents. If they find the right p...
Seeking Your Help for Adoption
Asked by S.P. from Appleton
on February 5, 2008
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My husband and I are looking to adopt. We have been dealing with some "unexpalined" infertility issues for the last seven years and have decided to try brining a child...
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- My husband and I adopoted a beautiful girl 3 years ago and it was wonderful. We live in a different state but we adopted from AIM adoptions in Houston Texas and it d...
- S., First of all my heart goes out to you. I can't imagine wanting and not being able to have children. I have a friend who lives in Japan and they are in the process...
- I am so happy you are choosing adoption.I know how frustrating it can be. Childrens social services in slc emailed me a couple of days ago. they are looking for parent...
CPS Adoption Battle
Asked by P.S. from Dallas
on June 13, 2009
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Have any of you parents had a judge grant a CPS adoption without the CPS approval? I go to court on Wednesday to try to adopt a child that has been in my home for 3 ye...
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- P., I don't have any advice for you on this subject, but I just wanted to let you know that you are an amazing women. You are in my prayers that the adoption goes ...
- I know that CO and TX are different sates but My sister has a little boy in her home in CO now that CPS has been trying to return to his parents since Feb. No one els...
- Wow. I have been a foster mom for only 3 yers. Something I have learned is that CPS is pushing more and more for the kids to stay together NO matter what. I wanted to ...
Is Adoption the Best Thing to Do?
Asked by O.C. from Orlando
on November 19, 2009
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is it the best thing to do be giving your baby up for adoption if you can afford to raise her financially?please help me out my baby for adoption.he is 1week now and i...
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- Children don't get cheaper as they get older. If you are truly struggling and questioning your ability to raise the child now, that isn't going to go away or get easi...
- I have placed a child for adoption and am now a Mother of 3 and I would be happy to be someone you can talk to. I would be able to tell you a little about what you ca...
- Either way, it is definetly a tough decision to make. Only you would know if you are financially able to raise the baby and if not, I do think adoption is a great way ...
When Do They REALLY Understand Adoption?
Asked by A.C. from Detroit
on November 21, 2009
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We adopted my daughter when she was a baby. She is now almost 4. We talk to her about her adoption frequently (in a casual way) and we made her a book about her life l...
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- I haven't ever adopted but i think what your doing about talking about it and the book is good idea. But i would guess either around puberty or maybe a little later li...
- I had a childhood friend who was adopted and his parents frequently told everyone he's adopted and we love him soo much ..., but it was really bad. When you have your ...
- One of my daughters best friends in school is a little boy that was adopted from Korea. He knows he was adopted, that he was chosen by his Mom and Dad and he is very ...
Seeking Adoption Info
Asked by H.H. from Cleveland
on April 19, 2010
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Hello all!
I was wondering if anyone might have any helpful information on beginning the adoption process. My husband and I are thinking seriously about this, but do...
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- Call your local child welfare agency, social services, child protective services, etc...they are different names in every state. Anyway, if you becomne Foster Parents...
- We adopted our middle child, a baby boy, from South Korea. S. Korea has a pretty straighforward process. He was 11 months old when he came home to us. Our agency is...
- I know this isn't local for you, but you may wish to check out The Cradle in Evanston, Illinois (it's a suburb of Chicago). It is a fantastic place for adoption. The...
Anyone Familiar with Adoption?
Asked by L.S. from Los Angeles
on August 23, 2008
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My husband and I are considering adoption. His biggest fear is being able to bond with the child the way he has bonded with our biological son. Anyone have some storie...
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- i, myself have not adopted children ...but i have MANY friends who have. they ALL say "bonding comes from CARETAKING another human being...NOT from blood ties" good...
- My hubby and I adopted an almost 9-year-old boy just over 2 years ago from a Russian orphanage. He is the answer to my prayers! I cannot imagine loving him any more th...
- Hi L., I have an adopted girl, Jessica who just turned 6. We have had her since she was 4 weeks old. I was unable to have a child of my own so my situation is a littl...
Open Adoption Info
Asked by S.H. from Eugene
on July 6, 2008
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I am a first time Grandmother to a 5 1/2 mo. darling Grandson. My daugter has not bonded with this little guy and it is time to check into open adoption even though i...
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- I have a friend who has 4 children by open adoption. She would be happy to chat with you. You can email me for her contact info. I also have a friend from church who ...
- Hi S., Adoption is a huge step but I commend you for thinking about open adoption. I am an adoptive mother to a 19 month old son who came to us through the miracle ...
- There is a family waiting out there for this little guy. Do you belong to a church where there may be a family waiting for a baby to adopt? My sister and BIL have al...
Seeking Advise/personal Experience with Adoption
Asked by L.E. from Albuquerque
on July 19, 2009
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My husband and I have always been interested in adoption. We are not currently ready, but I know the process is long, and I want to be as informed as I can be. We're...
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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...
- Hi L.: I have two close friends who were not able to have children of their own so they opted for adoption. One of them adopted in Mexico and the other one in Guatema...
