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Know Anybody Who Works for an Adoption Agency????
Asked by L.C. from Raleigh
on March 12, 2009
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Since our boys are 2 and 4 now I am starting to think more about taking some classes to get a degree . I have interests in MANY areas but recently narrowed it down to...
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- I would either google 'how to become an adoption social worker' or better yet, call your local adoption agency and ask them exactly what you would need to get hired th...
- i don't know anyone that works for an agency, but i want to comend you for working at a rescue mission, i worked at the ogden rescue mission in utah for many years as ...
- Hi L. - we used Miriam's Promise in Nashville, Tennessee and our Social Worker was Allison Balthrup. Their number is ###-###-####. She is great and good luck to you....
Info on Adoption
Asked by A.P. from Cleveland
on February 21, 2008
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Does anyone know of a way to adopt a child without the $20,00 fee( we can afford anouther child, just not the up front costs), and without Fostering? We lost our 75 da...
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- I am an adult adoptee and the mother of two adopted children. My son we adopted through the state in a foster to adopt situation and my daughter was adopted from Chin...
- My sister adopted their son from Jerry Fallwells Adoption Agency down in Virginia.....they adopted him when he was just 4 weeks old and he is age 8 now!
- Check with Christian adoption agencies. We got one of our girls through a local OBGYN and our other daughter through a chrisian agency(Baptist Children's Home) in Valp...
Adoption Help
Asked by T.A. from Chicago
on June 28, 2008
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Hi, my husband and I would like to expand our family. We already have a 6 year old daughter, and was wondering if there are any agencies from which we could adopt a ch...
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- I have also heard great things about The Cradle. We have friends who adopted a couple years ago and had a great experience. Good Luck!
- Hello. Have you looked into The Baby Fold in Normal? Their website is www.thebabyfold.org I have heard all good things about this organization. Good luck!
- Try The Cradle: http://www.cradle.org or Lutheran Social Services: http://lssi.org/Service/AdoptionServices.aspx Both are excellent resources. Good Luck
Financing an Adoption
Asked by S.P. from Dallas
on November 7, 2008
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My husband and I have tried for three long years to conceive a child of our own and have not been able to. I have a child from a previous marriage and my husband has ...
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- Hi, S.! I have great news for you! My church in partnership with neighboring churches has formed an adoption support group. People in all stages of adoption come to...
- Have you talked to a OBGYN to see if he has any clients that would have a baby for adoption or know of a lawyer that would handle adoption paperwork for a nominal fee?...
- S., Hi my name is H. and I am the President of the Foster and Adoptive Parents of Collin County. I too looked into adopting about 6 years ago and felt that fees bein...
Waiting for Adoption ...
Asked by J.H. from Dayton
on April 18, 2010
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hi -
I wasn't sure if any of you wonderful moms have adopted children, but my husband and I have been waiting almost one year to adopt a baby. We were matched at one...
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- I cried each time a friend said she was pregnant and like you I became resentful to those who did not appreciate their child........... long story short....... Be pa...
- We are also waiting to adopt. We have two boys by birth and had difficulty conceiving. After trying for 2yrs to conceive after our youngest was born, we decided to go ...
- I only read Rae's response below, and I have to say that she is being quite a debby downer by mentioning that your child won't have your genes and may be - GASP - diff...
Looking for Advice on Placing an Adoption or Surrogate Ad.
Asked by K.M. from Albany
on July 2, 2008
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My husband and I have been looking into adoption after years of trying unsuccessfully to get pregnant. We have done everything for medication to IVF and nothing has wo...
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- I would suggest do not place the add do not use a surrogate. ADOPT from over seas. Tajikistan, My husbands country has so many babies with no mothers.unfortunat...
- Hello K., I am so sorry that you and your husband have had such a heartbreaking time trying to conceive. After all that you have been through, it is wonderful that...
- K. do not put out the add. there is no screening process, you get people who are "just testing the water", people looking for money and you get all the emotional bags...
Adoption from China
Asked by B.B. from Chicago
on April 10, 2006
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Has anyone adopted a girl from China? If so, what agency did you use. We are starting the process.
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- http://www.thestoryofyou.com/ we followed the story of a friend of my sisters i don't know if this website will help you
- I would recommend World Partners, here is a link to their website http://www.worldpartnersadoption.org/china.html
- How exciting for you! We have a wonderful little girl from China who is 4. I highly recommend Holt. It is an international agency based in Oregon. You must work with a...
Adoption Stories
Asked by S.E. from Chicago
on April 8, 2011
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Hello moms,
We are considering adopting. We are over 40 and have a 7 year old. We feel and look much younger, but chances of our having our own are slim and I've al...
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- I didn't adopt, but my aunt and uncle did. They had 3 girls and wanted a boy and figured why not adopt? They tried a couple of times through the foster system, but wer...
- my 17 year old DD had a baby boy in early february. Beautiful, healthy, almost 8 lbs, he looked just like dd did as an infant. She wasnt ready to be a full time mother...
- We adopted a six month old (in our early 40's!) from Guatemala, we feel we have been blessed and our older biological children are enjoying him. We looked into adopti...
Seeking Adoption Information in the SW Fort Worth Area
Asked by S.H. from Dallas
on November 10, 2008
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Hello Ladies,
My husband and I have been looking into adoption. We requested information from Gladney but the cost is somewhat prohibitive. Have any of you moms out...
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- Try Focus on the Family at 800-232-6459. They just sent a letter looking for loving parents to help with adopting. I don't know what they can do. I know they don't hav...
- I would try Catholic Charities in Dallas. I believe they also have an office in Fort Worth but work primarily out of the Dallas office. I have worked with them was a...
- Hi Mussette, My husband and I are working with the Lena Pope Home in Fort Worth. They do foster-to-adopt programs. They host an informational session once/month. ...
Pregnant Gal Putthing Child up for Adoption UPDATE
Asked by J.G. from San Antonio
on July 23, 2011
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You can read my previous posts about this pregnant gal - Jenn, 33 yrs old, bipolar, not on her meds right now due to pregnancy #2. Her first unwanted pregnancy she dec...
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- I agree with Bug. Also though, in my opinion the whole adoption scenario is such a tough one. Obviously the birth mother has the right to change her mind. But what abo...
- As far as the adoptive parents go, that's one of the chances they take when adopting. It sucks, but it's there. People who aren't bi-polar could still change their min...
- I'm not sure that hearing our stories will make you feel better. My DH and I chose not to adopt here in the US because we were afraid of the heartbreak that this coup...
