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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...
Seeking Help in Nky
Asked by J.F. from Cincinnati
on June 5, 2007
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need help figuring out how to apply for collage and grants and loans
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- Go to the website of the college in which you are interested and search for 'admissions' and 'financial aid'. If that doesn't give you the information you need, you s...
- It's actually pretty easy. Contact the college you are interested in to ask about their application process. As far as funding, you can apply online at: www.fafsa.g...
- If you know what school you are applying to they have a financial aide department that will help you. Basically you start by filling out a FASFA. You can apply online....
Grant Writing Resources for Woman-owned Business
Asked by B.B. from Dallas
on November 4, 2008
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I'm trying to help a friend get some information on how to go about getting a grant to keep her optometry business going. Does anyone out there know of a person to hel...
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- You're smart! I did some research for a friend and about the only hard info I came up with was that a lot of them are scams. Hang in there and good luck to your frie...
- Here's a link that might help: http://www.cfda.gov It is the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance. But the Small Business Development Center at Northeast Texas C...
- A very good grant writer who has a lot of experience with women owned businesses,etc is Linda Gray. She can be reached at ###-###-####. She is local and very affordab...
Home Loans/government Grants
Asked by D.Q. from Dallas
on March 31, 2006
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My husband & I are trying to buy our first home & I've been looking at some websites for government grants for first time homebuyers. Does anybody know of anything lik...
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- D., I was in the banking and mortgage business with Bank of America for 11 years before I left to stay home with my two small children. If you fit within a certain...
- first of all, don't let the home buying experience scare you! it's very scary at first, I admit, but it's such a great place to put your money. I can't help you with...
- D., I am a Realtor in your area, and work with a lender that can help you with all this. Eric Butler with Network Funding can structure your homeloan with or without a...
Seeking Scholarship and Grant Opportunities for Non-traditional College Student
Asked by L.H. from Dallas
on March 28, 2008
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Hello:
I am 39 years old and I am returning back to school to complete my bachelor's degree and go on to a master's program. I am looking for a scholarshop or grant s...
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- Go to fastweb.com AMAZING resource for all!!!
- I would recommend calling Wayne Smith at Argosy University. He is the Chair of the College of Business. He will have access to the information you need and be happy t...
- Since you were in the military, you should look into scholarship opportunities for veterans. Other than that, please don't take this the wrong way as I truly do not m...
Starting a Non Profit!
Asked by D.J. from Baton Rouge
on October 26, 2006
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Hello! I am in the process of starting a non-profit organization and I need ideas. The organization name is Girls Taking Charge! Let me start by saying that I come ...
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- Hi, About 10 years ago I live in Pembroke Pines Florida (just outside of Miami...And they had a program for pregnant girls / women alot of them low income which th...
- Congrats to you! That is such a noble thing to do! Sorry, I really dont know anything about it. But you might talk to your local women's shelter, they would know al...
- Way to go you are doing what I have wanted to do for many years. I too was a teen mother(16) and he (my son) saved my life. He is and forever will be my hero. I was...
Seeking Grants
Asked by L.W. from Detroit
on June 24, 2007
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I am in college right now and still have about five years ahead of me. I was wondering if anyone knew where I could find money, grants, scholarships for working moms....
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- Besides being a lawyer, I teach at Rochester College in Rochester, MI. They have an accelerated program which means that if you are over age 24 years you can complete...
- Hi L. - If you haven't already, I would make an appointment with the schools financial aid office. They should have a book/listing of grants/scholarships and a fin...
- Hello, And I hate to piggyback off of your post, but... I'm kind of in the same boat. I got accepted to a program at Western last fall and still haven't returned ...
Getting a Grant to Start a Small Business
Asked by A.L. from Phoenix
on May 23, 2009
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Is there anyone with the knowledge on getting a grant?
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- Try the local Chamber of Commerce. They have volunteers and tons of info for this type of information. They are a great source for new businesses as well as networking...
- Are you a minority or have little personal income and verifiable business background or degree? If not, good luck. If you are a minority and a woman you should be ab...
- Hi A.! I haven't had any experience getting a grant to start a business but I was able to start an awesome small business with $29 and can help you do the same. I'd lo...
Question About Divorce
Asked by A.C. from Atlanta
on October 20, 2008
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My husband filed divorce papers today and we have a court date for the end of November. I signed the papers but truly do not want the divorce -- I still feel it could...
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- I am sorry that you are going through this as divorce is never easy for anyone. As much as I admire your desire to want to make your marriage work, unless both parties...
- I am sorry your marriage did not work out. I agree with the advice you have gotten from these women. Get a lawyer and protect yourself.
- No. Please see a lawyer as soon as possible. Not being represented is dangerous.
Grants and Scholarships for College
Asked by G.F. from Dallas
on September 22, 2008
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Hey there - does anyone know of tried and TRUE websites to get grants and scholarships for my 2nd year college daughter - her major is elementary education. Her dad l...
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- there is a new grant called TEACH. she would have to commit to a low income district for a few years but they pretty much cover everything.. definitely something to re...
- she should contact the financial aide office at her school, they would be able to direct her to grants/scholarships that she would qualify for, & also they can help wi...
- Talk to the school financial aid office. The current years financial aid is based off of last years income but if there has been a significant change in income (such ...
