US Adoption
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Adoption- What It Takes
Asked by C.Z. from Omaha
on September 6, 2012
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I was wondering what the steps are to go through adoption. I have always been interested in adoption and just do not know the process. Also what ducks have to be in pl...
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- Domestic adoptions are difficult and very costly. Foreign adoptions are easier, but either way you will need an attorney. You will have to go through background chec...
- The first step would be to contact either a reputable adoption attorney in your state or a recommended agency (depending on your personal preference). My husband & I ...
- Our friends adopted from Guatemala. 40K. Easy as pie.
Adoption in U.S. or Guatemala
Asked by H.A. from Chicago
on February 21, 2011
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Hello-
We are wondering if anyone has answers on the cost and time line process of adoption in the U.S? We would be looking for a newborn to 6months. We currently hav...
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- Guatemala is closed and won't reopen back in the USA due to corruption there an not complying with the Hague agreement. There are many ways to explore international...
- Guatemala is closed for all foreign adoptions due to rampant corruption. We used Sunny Ridge - they are not too far from you in Bolingbrook. They hold monthly inform...
- I have been there. I have adopted 2 children from Korea.. and it was great experience. I checked America.. but they have two many rules.. like that parents can come ...
International Adoption
Asked by H.J. from Spokane
on May 16, 2011
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Has anyone adopted from another country or know anyone who has. My husband I would like to adopt from possibly Kyrgyzstan, Ethiopia or the Philippines but we dont real...
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- My husband and I adopted our youngest son through Holt International. We also have a SIL that was adopted through Holt and know several other families who went through...
- You could try going to an adoption place and asking them but you may get mean comments about abandoning American children. Have you checked to see if there are interna...
- Kyrgyzstan isn't open right now. We began with that country 4yrs ago and they closed right as we submitted our paperwork. They have signed an adoption bill but right n...
Understanding His Adoption
Asked by L.C. from New York
on June 8, 2010
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My son turned 5 in May. I have a book that tells the story of his adoption, that we read 1-2 a month. One of his friends mother is pregnant with twins - he tells me al...
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- I'm currently pregnant with my 3rd and my son knows that only girls have wombs and can have babies. The other day he asked if his little sister, 20month, had a baby i...
- The biggest issue with your son's adoption is behind you...letting him know he was adopted. When and how a child is told can have lasting effects on a child. I still r...
- I wouldn't go with JC's answer about having to be married to have a baby. That's simply a lie, your kid will encounter someone who isn't married and is having a baby a...
Adoption Information
Asked by B.S. from Raleigh
on June 22, 2008
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Hey there everyone!! I was wondering if anyone had any experience with adoption? My husband and I are thinking about adopting through the fostor care system and if any...
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- Dont adopt just to give your son a little brother..that is no reason to adopt.If you and your husband are serious about adopting then get any and all information about...
- Hi B., I friend of mine adopted 2 kids through "foster to adopt" program in Harrnett County, as far as I know prosses was fast, and they did not pay anything.They are ...
- Hi B., My husband and I adopted a beautiful little boy 10/02/06, he was a domestic adoption here in the states. We actually got to be there for the birth, I was in th...
Adoption Staffing
Asked by M.F. from Brownsville
on January 2, 2011
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What is the adoption staffing all about? We made it to the finals and there will be a staffing to decide if we get to adopt a sibling group of two. We need to send our...
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- It is a good thing, there you will be able to speak to the foster parents and look over their case file for one more time. Nothing to worry about, just relax and let ...
- We went through this almost 4 years ago. And what typically happens is a group of caseworkers sit down and look and all your paperwork, homestudy and photo's, the kid...
- You are probably among the final choices between yourselves and maybe one or two other couples. This is a great sign! The album will just help them get to see your f...
Adoption Agencies
Asked by L.B. from Washington DC
on October 31, 2010
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Hi Ladies,
One of my close friends has decided to start a family and I am so happy for her. But she has been looking on the internet for adoption agencies and has s...
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- My husband and I adopted both of our sons as infants through the domestic program at Gladney Adoption Agency. I will tell you that not all agencies are the same. You...
- Friends of ours have adopted two children through the Gladney Adoption Center, which is located in Fort Worth, TX. From what I know, they have an excellent reputation...
- When I was considering adoption, I talked to Bethany Christian Services. I really liked them at least from a birth mother standpoint, but I have know that several peo...
Question About Adoption
Asked by S.T. from Kansas City
on August 6, 2011
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hello ladies, how are we all on this saturday evening??? so, i have always wanted to adopt a child. we have been blessed with 3 wonderful sons. i would like to someday...
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- I live in MO and have adopted. There are several types. You can foster/adopt from Missouri Division of Family Services, and this is for free. You don't pay anything...
- My parents gave me no indication that it cost a lot, nor did are one friend who adopted. I never actually asked them how much cause it would have been kinda awkward j...
- Yeah I think it may vary between states. What I'd do is try to look up info online or contact an adoption agency or attorney that specializes in adoption to find out t...
Advertising for Adoption
Asked by K.F. from Pensacola
on January 14, 2011
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We are looking to adopt, we have a lawyer/agency and will be signing up with a second one soon. I am looking for other oultets to get the word out that we are ready, h...
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Adoption Agencies
Asked by P.A. from New York
on May 17, 2011
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Hi,
My husband and I are trying to adopt a child for a year now, but have not been successful we are thinking about going with an Agency, but they are all so expensiv...
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- Best of luck to you both! What a joyous decision. I adopted my beautiful daughter in 2009 from Armenia and it is the best decision I ever made! Adoption is expensive....
- Check out the Adoptive Parents Committee. It's a tri-state adoption support organization with lots of great resources and they have a New Jersey chapter (I'm co-presi...
- Have you tried to be in contact with your local Social Services Department? A friend of mine fostered 2 children for a year and a half through the Department of Social...
