US Adoption
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Help with Adoption
Asked by J.P. from Oklahoma City
on July 28, 2009
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Hi,I'm J. looking for attorney,advisor? That can give me advice on adoption. Is there really such thing as finincial help in my area. I do not have 10-20,000 to buy a ...
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- Hi J. P, We are looking into adoping a child and too wish to gain any and all assistance with the cost. I have a dear freind that runs the orginization: http://www.gr...
- Dealing with DHS definitely has its pitfalls but we have adopted 3 children through DHS. One we got when she was 3 days old, one 1 1/2 wks old and the other at 9 mths...
- I know that Shaohannah's Hope provides adoption grants. www.showhope.org Also, Focus on the Family has been actively advocating fostering and adoption, so I bet th...
How to Celebrate Adoption?
Asked by E.M. from Chicago
on October 17, 2011
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My cousin and her husband have been trying to have a baby for over 6 years and about a year ago they started the adoption process. They were selected by birth parents ...
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- That is fantastic! I completely understand what everyone is saying about waiting until the baby is at their home, I've heard stories. BUT! Don't let the stories ma...
- We adopted our baby in May. PLEASE do what you would do for any friend/cousin who gave birth. I didn't have to deal with the physical affects of child birth but we w...
- When my husband adopted my daughter, my MIL got her a precious moments adoption ceramic thingy. It was so sweet! That was when she was 4 and she's almost 11 and still ...
Adoption\Prenuptual
Asked by K.W. from Spokane
on December 5, 2006
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I am engaged to be married in July and my fiancee wants to adopt my son. My sons real father is nowhere to be found. Does anybody know how long the adoption process ta...
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- I was adoped by my moms husband. The prosses took something like 3 years. I think it was easier for them once they got married. I only knew my adoptive dad as my da...
- K., I want to tell you a possitive story about adoption.... it's good when you and your soon to be husband do this and stay together... my step dad adopted my half ...
- Congrats on the upcoimiung wedding and finding a great guy that is willing to be a father to your son, they are hard to find.... I went through this exact same situati...
Adoption Party
Asked by J.B. from Phoenix
on March 23, 2011
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My niece is adopting a girl that is 2 years old. She is having an adoption party. My question is do you buy the parents a gift? Do you buy the little girl a gift? ...
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- Think "baby shower" but the gifts should be for a 2yr old instead of a newborn (clothes, toys, bedroom supplies, diapers if she is not yet potty trained, gift cards, e...
- What about a family membership to the zoo or a childrens museum?
- Speaking as an adoptive parent even though mine was an infant the child is still new to the family so the family will need things for her. If she is still in diapers ...
Thinking About Adoption
Asked by J.P. from Lakeland
on August 14, 2008
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This is really hard for me to even ask or think about this, but My husband and I are thinking about adoption. I am 28 weeks pregnant. I lost my job and times are rough...
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- J., I understand the difficult decision and the heart break it involves. What you are not being credit for is that giving up a child so they may have a better life ...
- Hi J.! Now does not sound like a time when you should be considering adding another to the growing family. I would think that it would be best for you & your Husba...
- J., I know this is an extremely difficult decision...as it should be, and I know you are already thinking about the gravity making such a huge decision would make ...
Questions About Adoption
Asked by J.S. from Springfield
on November 16, 2008
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I have thought for quite awhile about adoption, especially when it comes to foster children. They have less chance at having a family, and it breaks my heart to think ...
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- I am an adoptive mom, and can't say enough positive things about it. That being said, I must warn you that it is an emotional roller coaster ride to get to the goal l...
- Hi J., You said you were still open to thoughts so I just wanted to share with you that my parents were foster/adoptive parents and I have 7 younger adopted siblings...
- I dont know a lot about the process except it can take a very long time! I really just wanted to show my appreciation to you. So many children are in need of homes and...
What Would You Do When an Adoption Is Final
Asked by J.H. from San Francisco
on May 28, 2009
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My brother and his wife are in the process of adopting two beautiful girls and the adoption is supposed to be final on June 12,2009. DO you think we should be giving a...
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- Hi J., I am the mother of two adopted children. For each of them each year I make them their favorite dinner on the anniversary of the day we all stood in court an...
- Why not? It seems like a nice idea to recognize this significant change in status.
- Hi J. i was adopted the age of 12 by my parents and my mom gave me a wonderful gift that to this day i still cherish... it was a photo album and in the inside cov...
Considering Adoption...
Asked by P.M. from San Antonio
on March 29, 2010
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My husband and I are considering adoption. We have a 5 y.o. son we adore and are thinking we'd like to bring another child, a boy, into our family. I am adopted so I...
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- Financially, adoption is about $30,000+ So keep that in mind!!! We too were going to adopt, and it's an amazing process. I would suggest you find local agencies and fi...
- We are adopting. we have two boys, ages 7.5 and 4.5. We are hoping to adopt a girl under age 4, or a sibling set under age 6. My advice? Research, research, research. ...
- We adopted. We went through an agency and had to take 9 hours of education, each. 1. read read read. Especially about bonding and attachment. 2. an older child ...
Pet Adoption
Asked by H.M. from San Francisco
on March 19, 2010
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We no longer can keep our 6 months old shih tzu due to a new situation in our home. I looking into finding her a new home but want to ensure that she goes to a good h...
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- Hi Sandra, I'm so sorry you have to re-home Bella, it's never an easy decision. I am a member of a few rescues and everywhere here is right, talking to an all bree...
- No it isn't over the line to require a home visit but another suggestion is to Google shih-tzu or small breed rescue and find a group in your area.
- There are breed-specific rescue/adoption groups. We got our black lab from Golden Gate Lab Rescue and she was a fantastic dog. We had to fill out a pretty extensive ...
Adoption Advice
Asked by V.K. from Wichita Falls
on April 19, 2009
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Hello Moms! Let me start by saying that we have a beautiful almost 7 year old daughter that came to our family by the way of adoption so we are familiar with the whol...
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- Just be prepared to possibly have some problems for awhile. A toddler may of been in afoster home or several, had issues with real parents and then been taken away etc...
- V., You have gotten many replies with good advice. I just wanted to add that we, too, are in the process of adopting a toddler, who is part of a sibling group t...
- try www.pathway.org that is the agency we are using to foster to adopt. They are great!
