US Adoption
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Seeking Advise/personal Experience with Adoption
Asked by L.E. from Albuquerque
on July 19, 2009
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My husband and I have always been interested in adoption. We are not currently ready, but I know the process is long, and I want to be as informed as I can be. We're...
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- Another adoptive mom here. I adopted my daughter from Russia as well. She was 28 months when she came home and has been a delight. I love Russia and the people ...
- Hi, L.. I am the adoptive mother of two very amazing little girls. The great thing about adoption is, these children were created for you just as if you had given birt...
- Hi L.: I have two close friends who were not able to have children of their own so they opted for adoption. One of them adopted in Mexico and the other one in Guatema...
Experience with Open Adoption Process????
Asked by H.T. from Boston
on April 2, 2009
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Hello!
I have an interesting request/situation. I currently have a student who is pregnant and planning on giving her baby up for adoption, but is looking to have an...
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- Hi H., congrats first off! And second you need a LAWYER!! You need one with experience in open adoptions ect... I would do this as soon as possible, you want to have a...
- Call the Mass Bar Attorney Referral Service: Toll-free in Massachusetts: (866) MASS-LRS, or (866) 627-7577. In the Boston area: ###-###-####. TTY for hearing imp...
- Hi H., This is a legal process. You need to get a lawyer to guide you. The birth mother may also need a lawyer but maybe not. Everything needs to be in the agreeme...
Seeking Advice About Adoption
Asked by E.C. from Chicago
on May 4, 2008
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Hi! My husband and I have two biological children and would like to adopt a child (possibly two children). We would like to have an domestic adoption and we've heard ...
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- We have three children that we adopted through The Cradle. It is a wonderful agency with the only on site nursery in the country. Two of our three children stayed in...
- I'm a social worker and I've always heard good things about the Cradle, both professionally and personally. You might check out some parenting blogs--there are lots...
- We have one adopted son and one on the way next month! I would be happy to talk with you about adoption.
Adoption with Current Debt
Asked by A.T. from Dallas
on September 14, 2011
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My husband and I are thinking about adopting. We have two children already, but would like to extend our family to at least four kids by adoption. However, we do hav...
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- As far as the debt is concerned, I suggest talking to Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Dallas. They have offices all over the Metroplex. They are the only offic...
- My honest opinion, you should be in a sound financial position before bringing another child into your home. If you have debt like in the form of a mortgage then I wo...
- Adoption can be done with almost no cost (adopting a child from foster care in your county usually has no fees!) or minimal costs (adopting a special needs child inter...
Seeking Your Help for Adoption
Asked by S.P. from Appleton
on February 5, 2008
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My husband and I are looking to adopt. We have been dealing with some "unexpalined" infertility issues for the last seven years and have decided to try brining a child...
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- My husband and I adopoted a beautiful girl 3 years ago and it was wonderful. We live in a different state but we adopted from AIM adoptions in Houston Texas and it d...
- S., First of all my heart goes out to you. I can't imagine wanting and not being able to have children. I have a friend who lives in Japan and they are in the process...
- I am so happy you are choosing adoption.I know how frustrating it can be. Childrens social services in slc emailed me a couple of days ago. they are looking for parent...
Please Tell Me Your Adoption Story
Asked by P.D. from Dallas
on March 29, 2008
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My husband and I are just in the talking stages of adoption. We are really not in a position financially to consider an overseas or even regular private adoption. Ho...
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- Hi P., I grew up in foster care and didnt get adopted till i was 15. I am no 20 years old. I know alot about adoption and CPS. There are lots of children who nee...
- Best of luck to you in your adoption plan. I had always wanted to adopt as a young child. I told my husband I could not marry him unless we adopted children. I did my ...
- Oh P., My daughters were both adopted. When we found out we could not have biological children, I was devastated. My whole life all I ever wanted to be was a wife a...
Overseas Military Adoption Centers
Asked by A.C. from Stationed Overseas
on September 15, 2009
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I'm an airman thats based in RAF Lakenheath in the UK - a base thats notorious for pregnancies. I'm concerned that one day I will become pregnant while on duty here an...
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- A., I work with the new parent support program and can point you in the right direction of things if you would like some help. My number is ###-###-####. If you are no...
- The number of military families who want to adopt are huge. I know my own husband and I have spoken of it ourselves. I would strongly suggest that if you do get preg...
- I read about your concerns and immediately thought of this website: www.itsaboutlove.org While I am not certain that they work with overseas military members, we hav...
Anyone Familiar with Adoption?
Asked by L.S. from Los Angeles
on August 23, 2008
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My husband and I are considering adoption. His biggest fear is being able to bond with the child the way he has bonded with our biological son. Anyone have some storie...
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- i, myself have not adopted children ...but i have MANY friends who have. they ALL say "bonding comes from CARETAKING another human being...NOT from blood ties" good...
- My hubby and I adopted an almost 9-year-old boy just over 2 years ago from a Russian orphanage. He is the answer to my prayers! I cannot imagine loving him any more th...
- Hi L., I have an adopted girl, Jessica who just turned 6. We have had her since she was 4 weeks old. I was unable to have a child of my own so my situation is a littl...
Seeking Adoption Info
Asked by H.H. from Cleveland
on April 19, 2010
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Hello all!
I was wondering if anyone might have any helpful information on beginning the adoption process. My husband and I are thinking seriously about this, but do...
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- Call your local child welfare agency, social services, child protective services, etc...they are different names in every state. Anyway, if you becomne Foster Parents...
- We adopted our middle child, a baby boy, from South Korea. S. Korea has a pretty straighforward process. He was 11 months old when he came home to us. Our agency is...
- I know this isn't local for you, but you may wish to check out The Cradle in Evanston, Illinois (it's a suburb of Chicago). It is a fantastic place for adoption. The...
Open Adoption Info
Asked by S.H. from Eugene
on July 6, 2008
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I am a first time Grandmother to a 5 1/2 mo. darling Grandson. My daugter has not bonded with this little guy and it is time to check into open adoption even though i...
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- I have a friend who has 4 children by open adoption. She would be happy to chat with you. You can email me for her contact info. I also have a friend from church who ...
- Hi S., Adoption is a huge step but I commend you for thinking about open adoption. I am an adoptive mother to a 19 month old son who came to us through the miracle ...
- There is a family waiting out there for this little guy. Do you belong to a church where there may be a family waiting for a baby to adopt? My sister and BIL have al...
