Foster to Adoption
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Part 2 Question.... Adoption ... Follow up Question to My Last One This Week
Asked by K.C. from Texarkana
on May 13, 2012
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So i wanna start by thanking everyone that offered advice to me earlier this week on the lil boy we were looking to take in. So i have spoken to the mother of the chil...
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- Can you get into see a different attorney sooner like Monday? I would be hesitant to take the child in BEFORE you meet w/the attorney. What if you welcome him int...
- You need to listen. IF this child is a ward of the state you cannot just adopt him. The mother DOES NOT HAVE ANY LEGAL RIGHTS TO HIM. She can ask the child welf...
- If the child is techically in CPS care, it shouldn't cost you as the state will cover the costs. You will most likely have to complete a home study where a social work...
Thinking About Adoption, but I Need Some Help!
Asked by R.K. from Minneapolis
on October 12, 2008
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Hello! I am thinking about adopting a baby/toddler, but I really don't know anything about the process or what I should do. Ideally, I am interested in adopting a litt...
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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...
- As an adoptee, I think its wonderful that you are wanting to provide a home for a child. There are so many children out there who need homes. However, as a Nativ...
Adoption or Have Another Baby?
Asked by L.L. from Nashville
on December 20, 2010
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I have a child already and she is wonderful 6 month old. Me and my husband want to have another baby in the next few years, but even tho I loved know I brought my beau...
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- I know many families who have adopted, including... 1) white family adopting white infants; 2) white families adopting Hispanic, half-Hispanic, half-black and all-blac...
- Either one is fine. Adoption can be harder than people think. I suggest you look into your available options for adoption and see if any of them are a good "fit"...
- If you have the means to go through with an adoption, I say do it!! We need more people that are willing to adopt and help a child already in need of a good home!!!!!
Adoption an Older Child
Asked by A.B. from Washington DC
on October 21, 2009
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We were considering adopting an older child (maybe 3yrs-6yrs) old...any thoughts or advice? My husband has three children...ages 12, 18, 22 from a previous marriage...
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- I think it's a great idea - how wonderful that you're considering it! I have two different sets of friends who adopted older kids a couple of years ago and all are ...
- My daughter came into our lives when she was 14. Many people are scared of older kids, especially teens. Older kids do come with trauma or issues, but it is not nece...
- So many people pass over the older children - that is awesome the you are willing to do this!! My neighbor had two older step-children and adopted a brother/sister th...
Gift for Shower for International Adoption
Asked by T.D. from Dallas
on August 13, 2012
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My brother & his wife are adopting a little girl from the Congo. We are having a shower for them this coming weekend and I am trying to think of a unique & special gif...
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- Love the idea of something personalized with her name. Or a beautiful photo album so they can start filling it right away!
- A few things - A book for kids about being adopted New return address labels with the family names all on them A journal book to take with them to write about their...
- They might enjoy a gift certificate to a class they can participate in together- Little Gym, Gymboree, Kindermusik all come to mind, or check your local recreation cen...
Hoping to Adopt
Asked by K.W. from Dallas
on February 9, 2008
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If anyone knows of a possible adoption situation...please help my husband and me out. We have been attempting to adopt for over six years through agencies and foster c...
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- Hello! My name is K.. I have some friends that are tring to adopt also. They have been waiting for quiet sometime. Another friend in Florida, adopted from the church o...
- Well, I was going to suggest the foster care system, but you said you have tried that. My husband and I were relicensed less than three years ago (we've done foster c...
- Hi K., My husband and I have adopted two of our sons through Gladney in Fort Worth. They were domestic adoptions. Sounds like you need to find a good adoption agency...
Do You Love Your Adopted Adult Siblings?
Asked by K.B. from Salt Lake City
on April 28, 2011
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I have been thinking about adoption for a long time. I have finally concluded one of the key reasons I want to do it is for my kids. I have three, and I think it wou...
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- I have two adopted siblings and I love them both. However, I am the only biological child and I really wish I had biological siblings. My sister was a troubled child...
- I commend your bravery and will be watching your responses. I'm not quite ready to adopt, but also hope to later, older kids, when my 3 are older. I am adopted and m...
- My oldest are 22 and 19 and I know they really love their adopted 6 yr old brother. Adoption DOES benefit the WHOLE family, (not just the adopted child) That's what h...
Need to Know What to Get as a Gift for an Adoption
Asked by S.T. from Grand Rapids
on June 12, 2009
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My cousin is adopting two elementary school age kids and is having an open house. I'm not sure what protocol is for gifts...do you buys gifts for the kids, for the fa...
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- One of the best presents we recieved was a photo frame. It was a stand and had many different windows for us to put snapshots or professional pictures in. It sits out ...
- How awesome!!! As an adoptive mom, I would suggest gifts for the kids! Something age appropriate for them. Also, there are beautiful prints out there that focus on ...
- There are some great books out there regarding joining families/adoption. See if you could find one as a keepsake/memory. Or how about a nice picture frame for them ...
Considering Second Child: Adoption or Biological?
Asked by M.I. from New York
on July 25, 2008
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Dear Friends, I am a doctor in a demanding and rewarding career that I love and a fantastic husband who shares 40% of home duties. Had my daugher at 44 years old, eas...
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- Hi M., First of all, congrats on your lovely daughter. In response to your questions: I don't think it would be hard for you to adopt as you can provide a good life fo...
- Hi there, First of all, I want to say how lucky you are that you seem to have such a nice life with a supportive husband. I, too, am 44 years old. I am a single mom, ...
- I can't help you with questions #2 or 3 (though my friends with two have all said it is a bit harder, but definitely NOT twice as hard as having one). But as for your...
Question About Preadoption Homestudy
Asked by A.C. from Wichita
on December 17, 2008
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My husband and I are considering adoption and have lots of questions! We would like to adopt 1-3 children that are in the foster care program. We feel that these kid...
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- Hello A.. I'm an adoption specialist so I can answer this question for you. You definitely need to have a home study done before you can qualify to adopt a child. I...
- You have gotten tons of great and accurate information about the home study process, so there's not much I can add. I do want to encourage you about adoption. As ano...
- I don't know about other states, but in Kansas you start by taking the PS-MAPP class for foster parents, and they will answer most of your questions. My husband and I...
