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Fostering to Adopt
Once available for adoption, the foster family they are living with (IF THEY ARE FOSTER TO ADOPT CERTIFIED) then have the first choice of adoption. ...
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- We have adopted two children by fostering to adopt. We are in the process of adopting our third. If you have any questions feel free to message me. We have been inv...
- I have no advise for you though I did have friends who did this and it was a hard start but turned out to be a blessing. I just wanted to say thank you for having such...
- We also had one bio child, and couldn't have anymore, so we choose to adopted. We adopted the most beautiful little girl almost two years ago and had a great experien...
Homemade Cool Christmas Gifts
Or, we "adopt" a family to buy for and forego gifts between us. It has meant so much to me to be able to reach out to other families. ...
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- These are so cute!!!!!!!!! I don't know if you knit, but if you do these would be great for all of your coffee loving friends and family. http://www.magknits.com/wa...
- Oh boy! My two favorite subjects - holidays and saving money! lol Here are some of my favorite groups on Yahoo http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WasteNothing/ http://...
- Hi there~ You can make some really cool bookmarks (the metal kind) and bead them with the persons name on it. Bead in the Hand, in Oak Park, is a great place to st...
Thoughts on a Big Family...
Another friend has 6, and they're working on adopting #7 and #8 (trying to adopt siblings). They love their big family and have very happy kids. ...
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- L.: I have 4 boys and just had a baby girl in April! I have never had the rude responses from people that you have had. I'm sorry that you had to go through that!...
- Hi L.. I don't think there is anything wrong with big families. If you feel like you want more kids, I would do it. My husband has 5 older sisters and we love it. I ha...
- I think as long as you and your husband want another child and can support another child then by all means go for it. I have three kids and until the third child i ne...
Dealing with the "Family's"
My mom says she never agreed to the family dog and my dad says she did--he's 14 years old .... He wouldn't adopt a child without asking you first, would he? ...
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- Hi J., A dog is a big decision and since hubbie and kids want one, but you're the one at home, here's my suggestion. We brought home an unruly greyhound, if you can ...
- Try getting a spray to put in the areas the dog most frequents, the smell will keep them from returning, you can get it at Petsmart. The way I have always potty train...
- Hi J., I didn't read the other posts, but here is just a little comment. Try to step back and realize that you are angry with your husband and not with the dog. The ...
Question About Preadoption Homestudy
We would like to adopt 1-3 children that are in the foster care program. ... Good luck and God's Blessings to you and your family this Holiday Season! ...
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- Hello A.. I'm an adoption specialist so I can answer this question for you. You definitely need to have a home study done before you can qualify to adopt a child. I...
- You have gotten tons of great and accurate information about the home study process, so there's not much I can add. I do want to encourage you about adoption. As ano...
- I don't know about other states, but in Kansas you start by taking the PS-MAPP class for foster parents, and they will answer most of your questions. My husband and I...
Christmas Ideas Other than Lots of Presents
You could adopt a family. Our church does this for lots of families every year. You get information on a family that is having a tough time with ages and ...
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- Several families I know put everyone's name in a hat (adults only I think) and each person draws a name. If you have lots of "families" in the extended family you cou...
- Hi H., I feel the same way as you do. My kids are 13, 10, and 7. Christmas gets so overwhelming and after they have opened a few gifts, the kids aren't as "excite...
- Like most everybody else has said we also draw names and buy for just the person we picked, other than kids. for all the kids 12 and under everybody buy a small gift....
Financial Help for Single Mothers and Unpaid Maternity Leave
They help lots of people in many different ways - we always "adopt" a family for Christmas through them. Also, if you haven't contacted Action for Children ...
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- A. I noticed you live in Indiana. I did a tiny bit of research and if you go to http://www.in.gov and click on family and health there are several links that will co...
- I can help you. Have you heard of LIHEAP? It is energy assistance and if you qualify for that, you might qualify for some money off your phone bill too. There are l...
- Here where I live you can sign up at the job source office for energy assitance. They will pay 100.00 dollars on your eletric/gas bill if you qualify. Also my husband ...
Step-parent Adoption
Read all 8 responses: "My husband want's to adopt my 10yr. old. ... It's a long process, but worth it if this is what your family needs. Helpful? ...
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- My x husband adopted my daughter. I got permission from biological dad. He signed off. This is the easiest and least expensive. AS for child support, if he owes mo...
- A while ago, my uncle was in that situation. His wife adopted his 3 year old daughter. They didn't know where the mother was at that time, so they had to [post a cla...
- S., I haven't done it personally, but I do know that you need two things: a lawyer, and a legal document terminating bio dad's rights. He has to sign it, and if he re...
Experience with Open Adoption Process????
Be yourself have faith and ask her if you and your partners would adopt her baby you will be surprise what she .... How Do We Adopt a Family Member's Baby? ...
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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...
