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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...
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 ...
Adoption Through Foster Care
Asked by R.M. from Detroit
on November 16, 2008
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Just wondering if anyone has experience with adopting through the foster care system. Dh and I have 1 beautiful daughter who is 6 years old. We have not been able to...
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- Hello! I havent personally had experience through the foster system, However a good friend of mine has. It is always a very real possibility that the child(ren) may be...
- Sounds like we have a lot in common. My husband and I adopted our first daughter (internationally). And now we are in the process of getting our foster care license ...
- My parents had many foster children when I was growing (45 through a great number of years), by the time they decided they wanted to adopt one they were to old (but th...
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 ...
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...
Needing Advice on Reversing an Adoption
Asked by N.R. from Houston
on October 27, 2011
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My mother adopted my sisters two children about 8 years ago, they are now 15 and 12 and my sister is back in thier lives and is wanting them back. My mother has MS and...
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- what about you moving in with her? i would think that with all the government housing around she can find something that will go off of her income. good luck.
- What is the relationship between your Mother and your sister?? Do they get along or are there hard feelings between them? Why couldnt they all just live together....no...
- I would talk to an adoption lawyer, usually you can get a free session with them to get advice. Since both parties, at the moment, are up for this the lawyer should be...
Step-Parent Adoption
Asked by C.S. from Denver
on May 15, 2007
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I need help! My fiance would like to adopt my daughter who is now 13 months old. We have been together since she was 3 months old. I will make a long story short......
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- I didn't have your exact situation but I am a step-mom to a wonderful 8yr. old daughter. My husband and I met when she was almost 3. Things were a bit rough at first...
- Hi C., I was adopted by my step-dad when I was 6 years old. My bio-dad had remarried and his new wife wouldn't let him be a part of my life since I was 2. His fam...
- C. I'd like to offer a little insight from the opposite end. When I was a girl, age 5, I was adopted by my step-father. At the time this was the best solution for our...
Adoption Party Ideas
Asked by M.C. from Des Moines
on March 27, 2008
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Hello everyone!! I am getting ready to adopt a little boy around 6 months old. He has lived with my husband and I since 2 days old. I want to throw a party to celebrat...
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- M., Congratulations! Both of our girls are adopted. I love the idea of the "Welcome to the Family Shower". What kind of ideas are you looking for. Games? Invita...
- Congratulations! It's a long haul and I don't envy anyone who goes through the adoption process. I'm very happy for you all. I have friends who have adopted and wi...
- Congratulations on your (finalized) new addition! What if you did a tree theme for decorations (as in... we added a new branch to the family tree).
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...
