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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...
Young Adult Pregnant - Can You Make an Argument for Adoption Vs. Parenting?
Asked by H.G. from New York
on February 6, 2013
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I'll try to keep it short. I know a very mature 20 year old girl who has been in a relationship for about 3 years and is now very unexpectedly pregnant. She's in her...
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- Studies have found that the biggest factor is whether or a not a woman will be successful in life is if she has a child while not married to the father. No, she shoul...
- If she is very mature, I would simply support her in the decision she makes. I would not make arguments, either way. She is 20, not 14. She is not a child. She should ...
- I agree with Sunshine, to be honest. She is obviously weighing the options. She will decide what she wants to do. Her mother may decide to help her for the next two...
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...
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...
Adoption by Step Father
Asked by A.P. from Providence
on December 27, 2012
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I left my sons bio father when my son was a year old he's 4 now and I have gotten married since my sons step father is and has been more of a father to my son than his...
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- contact an attorney.
- Do our kids have the same father? I know what you are going through when I left my sons dad I went to court for custody and my lawyer then laid out what can and can't ...
- You need to consult with an attorney on how to legally terminate the birth father's parental rights. I suggest that doing so will be very difficult if he sees his son...
Experience with China Adoption
Asked by C.B. from New York
on April 5, 2010
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My husband and I will be traveling to China around the end of June to pick up our daughter 2 1/2 years old. We are so excited and happy. Being first time parents, we a...
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- I haven't taken my kids (4 and 1) on a long flight, only about 2 hours at a time with a connection. Overnight diapers are a big help. At 2.5 my son repeatedly peed t...
- A good resource is Families With Children From China, check out heir website and you will find many people who have ben through the process and have advice/ideas to of...
- Hi C.. Congratulations on your adoption. We traveled to China four years ago to get our daughter. Has your adoption agency given you any advice prior to traveling? ...
Seeking Advice on International Adoption Agencies
Asked by S.C. from Phoenix
on April 27, 2008
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My husband and I have recently decided to adopt internationally. We're looking specifically at Ethiopia right now but are considering other countries as well. What I d...
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- I would check out Hope Worldwide International. I have a number of friends who have adopted through this organization and they say wonderful things about it. They are ...
- I have two sets of in-laws currently in the process of adopting through America World Adoption (www.awaa.org), which is a Christian organization. This is the same age...
- We are using Childrens Hope International to adopt from Ethiopia and I love them... I have also heard good things about Gladney.
