US Adoption
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Private Adoption Question
Asked by K.C. from Salt Lake City
on May 12, 2008
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We have been approached by a woman who wants us to adopt her baby. We don't want to go through an agency. How do we go about adopting privately? Do we need a lawyer? I...
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- I would see what kind of info you could get from pamphlets from womans clinics or planned parenthood. There might be someone you could contact to answer the questions ...
- Get in touch with a lawyer ASAP, one that specializes in adoptions. A lawyer can help you decide where the mother should have the baby, and as all states have differe...
- Hi K., I was approached by a woman as well. She asked me if I would adopt her daughters baby. I met her by volunteering with an animal rescue. My husband and I tried...
Adoption vs Conception
Asked by K.M. from San Francisco
on January 6, 2010
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My DH and I have decided to have another baby. Neither of us can decide if we should conceive or adopt. What are everyones opinions?
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- Greetings K., This is an awesome decision to make. We are the parents of 5 children, 4 by birth and 1 that was a foster child that never left home! We have raised...
- I have 3 stepsons, and I don't feel like I "missed" anything. I consider them my own. I think fostering and adopting are wonderful. =) I do have one comment for yo...
- Well, I guess you may want to ask yourself how soon you want to add a new addition, while conceiving a child takes plenty of long and uncomfortable months many times r...
Adoption Help Needed
Asked by S.S. from Dallas
on October 8, 2008
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Hey guys, my sister and her husband who live in North Carolina have finally decided to adopt after years and years of trying everything under the sun to get pregnant, ...
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- Some sites I would recommend to help are: http://members.shaohannahshope.org/site/PageServer Steven Curtis Chapman's adoption site, named after his daughter ht...
- I used to be an adoption caseworker and the best advice I can give is make sure they use an agency that is licensed by the state. Unfortunatly there are scams out the...
- Hi S....My husband and I are in the adoption process but have done this through the foster to adopt program. We did get an infant and now he is 16 months old. This is ...
What Is the Adoption Process like for Those Who Are Familiar with It?
Asked by J.T. from Philadelphia
on December 3, 2011
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Hello Everyone,
My husband and I have been considering adopting a child for the past year. We currently have 2 children(birth children), and would love to help a c...
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- You have a couple of options. The first is private adoption through a private adoption agency which can either be domestic or international. Private domestic adoption ...
- It depends on the state but my brother and his wife were going to adopt from overseas. No matter where the adoption came from, in their state they had to come up with ...
- That is great. A few years ago, my sister adopted an 11 year old girl. Go to new jersey's website and search for adoptions. They will have some of the information y...
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 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...
Embryo Adoption with Dr. Goldstein
Asked by S.B. from Dallas
on June 29, 2010
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I was in to see my infertiity doctor and he mentioned to me about embryo adoptions. Has anyone heard of this. He said some couple have embryos left over from an IVF cy...
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- I've never heard the term "adoption" associated with this, but the notion of implanting another couple's embryo has been around for awhile. I'm skeptical of the term ...
- I have been through this. Feel free to contact me with any questions.
- I don't have experience with this, but want to congratulate you for considering it. This sounds like a wonderful option for you and those wonderful babies-to-be!
Foster Care to Adoption
Asked by K.A. from Salt Lake City
on January 22, 2008
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We have been fostering a two 1/2 year old that has been with us for about 7 months, and it looks like we will be able to adopt him. He is a good, sweet little boy, bu...
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- I really don't have advice for you. I would just like to say, fostering a child as well as adoption takes a wonderful person. You are a wonderful person for bringing t...
- My husband and I have often considered fostering children and I've always been afraid to go forward because I'm afraid of becoming too attached, just to have the child...
- K., until you know that you have him and he will be yours for sure, you mind can't let you love him unconditionally because you might lose him and it would be too hard...
Seeking Legal Advice on Adoption....
Asked by C.D. from Atlanta
on March 2, 2008
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I have 2 young children from a previous relationship and their biological father has never been around. My now husband would like to adopt them but we have no clue as...
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- yes I can definitely help you call me at ###-###-#### my website is www.prepaidlegal.com/hub/mdegraff email ____@____.com we offer great legal services include adopti...
- Hello! My husband is adopting my son too and its great! all I can tell you (out of my experience) is to see a lawyer. Please call around though. I found the cheapest l...
- You have to contact family court in your area. The process is lengthy. First, they will have to try to terminate the biological fathers parental rights- to do this, th...
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).
