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Group Homes and Orphanages?
Asked by R.S. from Seattle
on May 23, 2010
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Having a family of my own has made me wonder about orphaned children and kids in poor families. I wonder, have any of you been to a child group home or orphanage? Is i...
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- You could contact your local Child Services Dept. they would be able to provide information on any children's homes, support foundations, etc. For helping, you could c...
- Go online and take a look at the WA website or the county in which you live in. Here the county adopted the program from the state, so adoptions are handled by the co...
- i think the majority of people looking to adopt overseas is because it is very difficult to adopt in this country. takes years and years, patience, while allowing kids...
Good Areas to Live in Las Vages and Oregon
Asked by N.E. from Honolulu
on July 5, 2009
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We are currently living in Hawai'i (born and raised), but the cost of living is just absurd. We have one daughter and a son that will be here any day now. We are think...
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- I didn't read all your responses, so I apologize if I'm repeating. My husband and I live in Southern California and sound like we're in the same boat as you... just t...
- We just moved to Vegas from Canada. We are living in Summerlin and we are really enjoying it! There are some good public schools in Summerlin as well as great privat...
- I grew up in Oahu. I recently visited Portland Oregon and loved it so much that we're planning to move there in a few years after my husband finishes his job. He's ori...
Prestige Homes
Asked by G.O. from Jacksonville
on September 25, 2009
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Anyone bought a manufactured home from Presige? What is your experience?...cost (hidden costs), did you get a land package ect.. Any info would be very helpful.
Thank...
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- Manufactured homes are not a good investment. Like cars, they go down in value. In the long run, you're better off renting for a while and saving up for a down payme...
- when my husband and i were looking to buy or build a few yrs ago we looked into the prefab/manufactured homes. i don't believe it was the prestige. (can't remember whi...
- I don't know anything about Prestige homes in particular but my dad and step-mom bought a manufactured home out in Oregon and you'd never know it. It's REALLY nice, I ...
Relocating to Central Oregon
Asked by C.C. from Eugene
on July 14, 2008
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i will be moving to Bend Area in Dec 08. What are some better area to live. Best Schools. My husband and I will be semi retiring and Bend has all the outdoor recrea...
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- Hey C., I was born here in Bend and left for college , but am really glad we came back. We Live in the West area of Bend and really enjoy it. I would suggest Northw...
- Hi C.- We have lived in Bend for 5 years now and LOVE it. We have a 4 y.o. daughter and a almost 1 year old son. Our neighborhood is amazing! We live in Northwest C...
- Hi C., I moved to bend in 1979 and started 1st grade here. I left for eight years with college and grad school but now am back home for the last 10 years. I grew up...
Where to Take Family Photo in Portland, Oregon Area
Asked by P.C. from Portland
on August 1, 2010
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I am planning to get a series of professional photos of my son, myself, and my mother. My father is sadly no longer with us.
I am thinking that it would be best to...
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- check out http://www.barbarahillphotography.com/ You can view some of her work in the galleries section. She's super friendly and is great with kids and will do si...
- Amanda Metz Photography IS absolutely fantastic! We just had photos taken and you'd have no idea my son was in a miserable mood. She's easy to work with, affordable ...
- We had good luck with Lake Oswego Photographers. The owners are Dan and Teresa Poush (I might be spelling that wrong). We have used them for my school for the kids' ...
Girls Get-A-Ways
Asked by F.B. from Seattle
on March 23, 2008
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Looking for a place for my friends and I to go between Washington and Oregon. There are 4 of us that are good friends from High School and looking for a good place to...
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- Seabrook is a wonderful beach community just north of Ocean Shores. I have never been there but a good friend of mine took her kids there and somebody that I work with...
- Here's another link: www.ricksbeachhouses.com We've rented from him several times and have always had a great experience. L.
- Hi F., I went on a business trip a couple of years ago to a place called McMenamins in Troutdale, OR (spelling?) It is a large property with a refurbished and very ...
Local Vacation Ideas
Asked by T.B. from Seattle
on June 1, 2008
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Hello does anyone have any local vacation ideas (local Washington/Oregon area) that they would recommend for a 2-3 day get away with kids? I've heard that the Oregon c...
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- me and my boyfriend really enjoy ocean shores. long beach and westport are nice as well. I think long beach would be the best for kids out of the 3. They just have a l...
- Lincoln City is really nice and has vacation rental homes there that you can stay in. ( OREGON) Some times we just go to any place an hour or so away and do tourist ...
- Hello T., Last year I took my daughter who was 3 at the time, and her aunt 10, to Seaside Oregon. We had an AWESOME time. My in-laws joined us as well. There was s...
Volunteering Experiences with Family
Asked by J.K. from Portland
on July 1, 2008
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I am interested in donating time (hopefully my family also)- to build homes, help clean up trash, etc. locally - has anyone else had any experience with an organizatio...
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- A great and reputable national organization is Habitat for Humanity, which builds and improves homes for those who can't afford houses of their own. I found two branc...
- How wonderful! There are lots of great agencies in this area, and great things you can do on your own. My family volunteers for life2orphans (www.life2orphans.org) It...
- Hi J., What a great way to teach your child to help others. We volunteer in Vancouver at Share House with our almost 8 year old daughter serving meals and cleanin...
Living in West Linn/Oregon City/Tualatin
Asked by E.H. from Portland
on April 29, 2008
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Our family will be moving from the SW Portland area in the next year or so, and I was wondering if anyone had any feedback on living in West Linn, Oregon City or Tuala...
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- Hi E., My husband is a teacher in the Lake Oswego School Dist. & of those 3 districts the West Linn one offers more options & a better quality of education (L.O. & We...
- Hi E., My husband and I moved to West Linn because of the schools' reputations. If your child has no problems related to his education, he will be in good shape. ...
- My husband and I moved our little family from NE Portland to Tualatin. We miss being able to walk 4 blocks to the Farmer's Market and fun jazzy restaurants. That's th...
School Supplies
Asked by K.C. from Portland
on August 26, 2008
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I have been trying to keep my family a float. Hard times have hit. I need help in getting school supplies. Im sinking and cant seem to stay afloat. I have four childre...
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- Hi, I know the feeling. I am a mom of 6, all but one left at home and he is just starting preschool. Call 211, this is a resource number. A live phone book, LOL they w...
- K., As others have suggested, contact your children's schools. They should have programs to supply your kids with the tools they need to succeed in school. You ca...
- This isn't about school supplies, but it might be of help. First of all, with disabilities that hinder working, you should be connected with the Vocational Rehabil...
