US Adoption: Myself
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Adoption
Asked by J.D. from Minneapolis
on November 19, 2010
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My husband and I just started researching adoption and could use some help. If you adopted your child(ren) and would recomend the agency please let us know. We are i...
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- My sister and brother-in-law have adopted twice and both times they have used HOLT. As far as I know they had really good experiences with this agency. Both their bo...
- I adopted my gradduaghter thought the county as I have full custody.Just want to make it more offical.I have had dealings with Lutheran Social Services. They are very ...
- My sister and her husband adopted a son from Russia in 2007-08. They created a website www.russianmunchkin.com where they documented their entire journey - it's an am...
Adoption
Asked by H.J. from Spokane
on March 11, 2011
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This question is for anyone who has adopted or knows anything about adoption.
I have always wanted to adopt but the cost to adopt is very expensive. We are miltary an...
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- Something to consider is that there is a $10K credit for adoption. It is still not cheap, but it may help. My cousin was adopted internationally. Something my aunt ...
- My very first question on here was about adoption, go to my profile and go waaaaay back, I got a tremendous amount of great advice!! Good luck! This is a wonderful ...
- Hi - our son joined our family through domestic infant adoption. We have an open adoption (we have a relationship w/the birthparents). As far as cost - no, it isn't 'c...
Adoption
Asked by H.D. from Dallas
on August 8, 2010
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My husband and I are done having kids of our own but have thought about adopting one. The only thing is we are kind of picky about what we would want (I know it sounds...
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- Your not selfish! Stick to what you want. My co-worker was an Occupational Therapist and they kept trying to give her disabled kids. She said the best advice someon...
- I recommend that you talk to your local child welfare agency about becoming foster parents. Most foster parents take in kids and often have the opportunity to adopt t...
- International adoption is very expensive, very long and most kids will have special needs(i have many friends who have done it). Domestic adoptions take A VERY LONG ...
Adoption
Asked by A.B. from Springfield
on October 8, 2010
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My husband and I are both military and are looking to adopt. We have both always wanted to adopt but we also want to have children. Does anyone know how we can start t...
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- I would say call your local child services office and ask about foster care, many times children in foster care are up for adoption and they really need good homes. O...
- First you need to make some decisions about what type of adoption you want. Do you want an infant or are you open to an older toddler/child. You also need to decide ...
- I do not know much about the adoption process, but I do know that there are a LOT of older children eligible for adoption. If you can, consider this route, they need ...
Adoption
Asked by C.W. from Las Vegas
on September 13, 2010
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Has any moms on here adopted babies? I've heard of actually being there when the baby is born for adoption. How does that work? I've also heard financially and waiting...
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- The laws vary by state. There are open and closed adoptions. The screening process can be long, as can be the wait. There is also always the heartbreak if the birth...
- i adopted a baby 3 years ago. there are so very many different options. it really depends on what you're looking for and what you want. you need to be a little more...
- C., Yes, you must be LDS to use LDS Family Services to adopt a baby, however, they will happily work with birthmothers from every background, without cost or obligati...
Adoption
Asked by J. from Tampa
on September 19, 2010
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Looking for any insight, personal experiences, references, or advice in regards to adoption. My husband & I already have a son and we had been trying for over 3 years ...
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- I haven't adopted a child, so I'm sorry I cannot give any insight in that respect, but I was adopted as an infant and I feel like it was the best gift ever...2 gifts a...
- Yay for adoption! :) We are in a similar situation...after my son was born 2.5 yrs ago, I had to have a hysterectomy. We have just now started the adoption process ...
- I am in a similar situation, however, I am going the fertility treatment route. I have one son who is 4yo that was conceived on my 1st try of IVF. Prior to that, I had...
Adoption
Asked by T.M. from Detroit
on December 15, 2008
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My husband and I are looking to adopt, and wondering if anybody knows of a good adoption agency. We are planning on adopting through the state. From what I have read...
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- Hi T.. There is a very good adoption agency right here in Midland. The organization is called Adoption Option Inc. and you can read about the organization and get th...
- My friend, Amy Zauel, works for Family Adoption Consultants. Their website is http://www.facadopt.org/ Amy is super wonderful and their agency is very effective and ...
- My mother and my aunt were both adopted through wayne county catholic services. They both applied for passports recently and WCCS worked wonders with helping them get...
Adoption???
Asked by P.A. from Houston
on December 5, 2007
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My husband and I have a dilema. I am 43 abd he is 37. We have a 4 1/2 year old who we adore! However, we would both like to have another child. I have recently discove...
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- I would think if it this way... if God truly doesn't want you to have more kids, I don't think an adoption agency is going to overrule Him! If He doesn't want you hav...
- P., I can certainly understand your dilemma here. My only advice here is to be sure that whatever happens - make sure that you are BOTH comfortable with that decisio...
- Hi, P.... I completely understand your "misgivings" about adoption. One thing I noticed, though, was that you say you would like to adopt a child "of the same race"...
Adoption
Asked by S.S. from Chicago
on March 11, 2009
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Hello Moms,
I needed some advice. My husband has a brother back in India, who does not have children and is having problems conceiving. We are married for almost 6...
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- That is the craziest thing I have ever heard of. I don't know much about the Indian culture, but I could never conceive a child out of love with my spouse and just han...
- Dear S., I am an adoption professional and have worked in the field for neary 14 years doing both domestic infant adoption and international adoption. I also do pri...
- Hi S., Absolutely do NOT agree to give up a child. I talked to psychologist on this topic because my sister was not able to conceive a child. The psychologist expla...
Adoption
Asked by A.W. from Washington DC
on November 25, 2010
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Hi - I am looking for some advice and information on adoption. My husband and I have two wonderful (biological) kids, but I have always wanted a third. The other day...
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- We have been home with our daughter from Ukraine for one month now. We have two biological children ages 8 and 5, and our daughter is 3. There is an adjustment period,...
- My parents had a biological child and were told my mother should not carry another child. They wanted another so they applied for adoption. A few years later they got ...
- Soooo glad you're thinking about adoption! Adoption is an incredible experience in itself and you end up with an adorable child to love and nurture! In the meantime, y...
