We're going for #3 (adoption ment)

Snittens · Joined: 15 Aug 2007 Posts: 373

Hi everyone! Sorry I don't participate as much as I used to. I don't
really read as many newsgroups as I used to, and I kind of forget about it.

Anyway, as the subject says, we have decided to go for a third baby, and we
have decided to adopt. Ainsley and Bea are 2.5 now, so we are thinking in
about 6 months, we'll contact and agency and get the ball rolling. We would
like to put away some money first. We are leaning towards domestic, open to
any race, and don't mind if the baby is not newborn, a few months to 12
months is OK. I am just lost as to where to even start! I've been looking
at local agency websites, and the information is all so vague. I know a lot
of you have BTDT with adoption. Really, where do you start? What is the
time frame like? I know the cost can vary, but I'm guessing at least
$10-15,000 is the minimum? What is the homestudy process like?

I'm excited and nervous about the whole thing, but for a number of reasons,
we don't want to do IVF again. I've always felt a pull towards adoption and
we seriously considered it the first time.

Little update on Ainsley and Bea. They are great! Bea has become a
motormouth and talks all day, she's really funny too. She's a little ball
of energy, always on! Ainsley is really lovey and sweet (although she can
be a big grump at times!). She's not quite as talkative as Bea, but is so
outgoing and smiles at everyone. We've finally gotten to the bottom of her
gross motor issues (which are much better, btw). Now I can't remember the
technical term, but she has loose joints. This is causing her flat feet,
and could be why she's so cautious. She doesn't quite get the feedback from
her joints like she would normally, but she'll adjust to it. It was a big
relief to get this diagnosis.

So, that's what's up here. I would love any info on adoption. My email
address is kelly @ farringtons.net. Thanks Smile

--
-Kelly
see my babies: http://snittens.shutterfly.com

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MareCat · Joined: 15 Aug 2007 Posts: 693

How exciting for you guys to be starting down the road of adoption, Kelly!!
Smile

I wish you the very best of luck! I'm sure you'll receive lots of great
info from the adoptive parents in here.

Sounds like the girls are doing great! I keep meaning to contact you about
getting together again soon, but with Rayna going to school every afternoon
and the twins napping after lunch, it's been hard to plan playdates during
the week (unless they're in the immediate area). The girls have also been
sick. Saturday is probably the best day for us. Leighann and her family are
going to be in Baltimore in March. Maybe we could all meet then?

Mary
--
Mommy to three wonderful, IUI miracle girls:
Rayna Marie (a.k.a. Bayne) 1/20/03 (@ 40 weeks, 8 lbs. 10 oz.)
Kyra Nicole (a.k.a. Kere Bear) 9/20/06 (@ 37 weeks, 8 lbs. 4 oz.)
Camille Elizabeth (a.k.a. Cammy) 9/20/06 (@ 37 weeks, 6 lbs. 3 oz.)
New photos uploaded 1/26/08!
http://s152.photobucket.com/albums/s167/MareCat/Jan08/

"Snittens" wrote in message @comcast.com...
> Hi everyone! Sorry I don't participate as much as I used to. I don't
> really read as many newsgroups as I used to, and I kind of forget about
> it.
>
> Anyway, as the subject says, we have decided to go for a third baby, and
> we have decided to adopt. Ainsley and Bea are 2.5 now, so we are thinking
> in about 6 months, we'll contact and agency and get the ball rolling. We
> would like to put away some money first. We are leaning towards domestic,
> open to any race, and don't mind if the baby is not newborn, a few months
> to 12 months is OK. I am just lost as to where to even start! I've been
> looking at local agency websites, and the information is all so vague. I
> know a lot of you have BTDT with adoption. Really, where do you start?
> What is the time frame like? I know the cost can vary, but I'm guessing
> at least $10-15,000 is the minimum? What is the homestudy process like?
>
> I'm excited and nervous about the whole thing, but for a number of
> reasons, we don't want to do IVF again. I've always felt a pull towards
> adoption and we seriously considered it the first time.
>
> Little update on Ainsley and Bea. They are great! Bea has become a
> motormouth and talks all day, she's really funny too. She's a little ball
> of energy, always on! Ainsley is really lovey and sweet (although she can
> be a big grump at times!). She's not quite as talkative as Bea, but is so
> outgoing and smiles at everyone. We've finally gotten to the bottom of
> her gross motor issues (which are much better, btw). Now I can't remember
> the technical term, but she has loose joints. This is causing her flat
> feet, and could be why she's so cautious. She doesn't quite get the
> feedback from her joints like she would normally, but she'll adjust to it.
> It was a big relief to get this diagnosis.
>
> So, that's what's up here. I would love any info on adoption. My email
> address is kelly @ farringtons.net. Thanks Smile

>
>
> --
> -Kelly
> see my babies: http://snittens.shutterfly.com
>

agent starling · Joined: 15 Aug 2007 Posts: 271

On Feb 20, 9:33 pm, "MareCat" wrote:
> How exciting for you guys to be starting down the road of adoption, Kelly!!
> Smile

I wish you the very best of luck! I'm sure you'll receive lots of great
> info from the adoptive parents in here.
>
> Sounds like the girls are doing great! I keep meaning to contact you about
> getting together again soon, but with Rayna going to school every afternoon
> and the twins napping after lunch, it's been hard to plan playdates during
> the week (unless they're in the immediate area). The girls have also been
> sick. Saturday is probably the best day for us. Leighann and her family are
> going to be in Baltimore in March. Maybe we could all meet then?
>
> Mary
> --
> Mommy to three wonderful, IUI miracle girls:
> Rayna Marie (a.k.a. Bayne) 1/20/03 (@ 40 weeks, 8 lbs. 10 oz.)
> Kyra Nicole (a.k.a. Kere Bear) 9/20/06 (@ 37 weeks, 8 lbs. 4 oz.)
> Camille Elizabeth (a.k.a. Cammy) 9/20/06 (@ 37 weeks, 6 lbs. 3 oz.)
> New photos uploaded 1/26/08!http://s152.photobucket.com/albums/s167/MareCat/Jan08/
>
> "Snittens" wrote in message
>
> @comcast.com...
>
>
>
> > Hi everyone! Sorry I don't participate as much as I used to. I don't
> > really read as many newsgroups as I used to, and I kind of forget about
> > it.
>
> > Anyway, as the subject says, we have decided to go for a third baby, and
> > we have decided to adopt. Ainsley and Bea are 2.5 now, so we are thinking
> > in about 6 months, we'll contact and agency and get the ball rolling. We
> > would like to put away some money first. We are leaning towards domestic,
> > open to any race, and don't mind if the baby is not newborn, a few months
> > to 12 months is OK. I am just lost as to where to even start! I've been
> > looking at local agency websites, and the information is all so vague. I
> > know a lot of you have BTDT with adoption. Really, where do you start?
> > What is the time frame like? I know the cost can vary, but I'm guessing
> > at least $10-15,000 is the minimum? What is the homestudy process like?
>
> > I'm excited and nervous about the whole thing, but for a number of
> > reasons, we don't want to do IVF again. I've always felt a pull towards
> > adoption and we seriously considered it the first time.
>
> > Little update on Ainsley and Bea. They are great! Bea has become a
> > motormouth and talks all day, she's really funny too. She's a little ball
> > of energy, always on! Ainsley is really lovey and sweet (although she can
> > be a big grump at times!). She's not quite as talkative as Bea, but is so
> > outgoing and smiles at everyone. We've finally gotten to the bottom of
> > her gross motor issues (which are much better, btw). Now I can't remember
> > the technical term, but she has loose joints. This is causing her flat
> > feet, and could be why she's so cautious. She doesn't quite get the
> > feedback from her joints like she would normally, but she'll adjust to it.
> > It was a big relief to get this diagnosis.
>
> > So, that's what's up here. I would love any info on adoption. My email
> > address is kelly @ farringtons.net. Thanks Smile

>
> > --
> > -Kelly
> > see my babies:http://snittens.shutterfly.com- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

I don't know anything about the adoption process but just wanted to
tell you good luck in your adoption process!! Smile

If Tim and I
wouldn't have had any success with our fertility treatments then we
would have pursued adoption. Sounds like the girls are doing great!!
Great to see you here too!!

Clarice

Jamie Clark · Joined: 15 Aug 2007 Posts: 5208

Kelly,
I'd be happy to chat with you about adoption. While I don't know
everything, I do know a whole lot! LOL!

We should chat on the phone...it's really easier.
--

Jamie Clark

"Snittens" wrote in message @comcast.com...
> Hi everyone! Sorry I don't participate as much as I used to. I don't
> really read as many newsgroups as I used to, and I kind of forget about
> it.
>
> Anyway, as the subject says, we have decided to go for a third baby, and
> we have decided to adopt. Ainsley and Bea are 2.5 now, so we are thinking
> in about 6 months, we'll contact and agency and get the ball rolling. We
> would like to put away some money first. We are leaning towards domestic,
> open to any race, and don't mind if the baby is not newborn, a few months
> to 12 months is OK. I am just lost as to where to even start! I've been
> looking at local agency websites, and the information is all so vague. I
> know a lot of you have BTDT with adoption. Really, where do you start?
> What is the time frame like? I know the cost can vary, but I'm guessing
> at least $10-15,000 is the minimum? What is the homestudy process like?
>
> I'm excited and nervous about the whole thing, but for a number of
> reasons, we don't want to do IVF again. I've always felt a pull towards
> adoption and we seriously considered it the first time.
>
> Little update on Ainsley and Bea. They are great! Bea has become a
> motormouth and talks all day, she's really funny too. She's a little ball
> of energy, always on! Ainsley is really lovey and sweet (although she can
> be a big grump at times!). She's not quite as talkative as Bea, but is so
> outgoing and smiles at everyone. We've finally gotten to the bottom of
> her gross motor issues (which are much better, btw). Now I can't remember
> the technical term, but she has loose joints. This is causing her flat
> feet, and could be why she's so cautious. She doesn't quite get the
> feedback from her joints like she would normally, but she'll adjust to it.
> It was a big relief to get this diagnosis.
>
> So, that's what's up here. I would love any info on adoption. My email
> address is kelly @ farringtons.net. Thanks Smile

>
>
> --
> -Kelly
> see my babies: http://snittens.shutterfly.com
>

Snittens · Joined: 15 Aug 2007 Posts: 373

"MareCat" wrote in message @comcast.com...
> How exciting for you guys to be starting down the road of adoption,
> Kelly!! Smile

I wish you the very best of luck! I'm sure you'll receive lots
> of great info from the adoptive parents in here.
>
> Sounds like the girls are doing great! I keep meaning to contact you about
> getting together again soon, but with Rayna going to school every
> afternoon and the twins napping after lunch, it's been hard to plan
> playdates during the week (unless they're in the immediate area). The
> girls have also been sick. Saturday is probably the best day for us.
> Leighann and her family are going to be in Baltimore in March. Maybe we
> could all meet then?
>
> Mary

Hi Mary! I know what you mean, I've been meaning to get in touch with you
too. It is hard, especially this time of year. We have preschool Tues and
Thurs, and usually something going on in the morning, and then there's nap,
by then it's 3-4:00! I would love to get together with you and Leighann in
March, that would be awesome. Let me know and we'll plan on it Smile

--
-Kelly
see my babies: http://snittens.shutterfly.com

Snittens · Joined: 15 Aug 2007 Posts: 373

"agent starling" wrote -

I don't know anything about the adoption process but just wanted to
tell you good luck in your adoption process!! Smile

If Tim and I
wouldn't have had any success with our fertility treatments then we
would have pursued adoption. Sounds like the girls are doing great!!
Great to see you here too!!

Clarice

Thanks Clarice! Nice to see you too, with baby Asher! Love that name, btw
Smile

--
-Kelly
see my babies: http://snittens.shutterfly.com

Snittens · Joined: 15 Aug 2007 Posts: 373

"Jamie Clark" wrote in message @comcast.com...
> Kelly,
> I'd be happy to chat with you about adoption. While I don't know
> everything, I do know a whole lot! LOL!
>
> We should chat on the phone...it's really easier.
> --
>
> Jamie Clark
>

Hi Jamie, I'll email you, thanks!

--
-Kelly
see my babies: http://snittens.shutterfly.com

lilyaipg · Joined: 15 Nov 2007 Posts: 92

Kelly,

I don't know anything about adoption at all, just wanted to wish you
good luck and I think it is
a great thing to give a child a loving home..
hope everything goes very smoothly

lily

agent starling · Joined: 15 Aug 2007 Posts: 271

On Feb 21, 9:37 am, "Snittens" wrote:
> "agent starling" wrote -
>
> I don't know anything about the adoption process but just wanted to
> tell you good luck in your adoption process!! Smile

If Tim and I
> wouldn't have had any success with our fertility treatments then we
> would have pursued adoption. Sounds like the girls are doing great!!
> Great to see you here too!!
>
> Clarice
>
> Thanks Clarice! Nice to see you too, with baby Asher! Love that name, btw
> Smile

>
> --
> -Kelly
> see my babies:http://snittens.shutterfly.com

Thanks Kelly! Smile

Everyone that meets him loves his name too! Smile

Clarice

smith.joni · Joined: 15 Aug 2007 Posts: 27

Congratulations!! Adoption is an awesome way to continue to build
your family!! I'll try to sum it up and answer your questions the best
I can over newsgroup...

Well the best place to start is by making a decision about whether you
want to do a domestic or international adoption. It looks like you
have already made that decision but may be open to international
adoption as well. One thing to consider when you say that you are
willing to adopt a child up to a year old is what kind of a situation
they were living in prior to joining your family. You would be
surprised at how much that first year is affected by environment. Our
son was in an orphanage for his first 11 months and has some
developmental delays etc related to that time frame in his life. Love
and proper care can help with alot of these things but in many
instances the child may require professional intervention. Just a
thought.... not trying to discourage you just make you aware of
possibilities. I know that in our case there are times when I have
felt or still feel frustrated that just loving him and taking care of
him were/are not enough. But that can be the case with any child
whether bio or adopted. You also need to decide if you are willing to
do an open or semi open adoption.

Then choose your agency and get your homestudy done. You will
probably be asked to put together a profile of your family for a
domestic adoption. Try to plan for all expenses up front. Playing an
active roll in finidng your baby can help. You can do this by getting
the word out that you are interested in adopting. Getting a profile
online, posting ads in newspapers etc. How far you want to take that
is up to you. You can rely on the agency alone but it may take a
little longer... depending on the agency.

The homestudy (in our instance) was easier than I had imagined. Our
agency had each of us write our personal biography and fill out a
form. We had to attend a class. The social worker comes to your home
and makes sure that you have enough room and a safe environment for
the child. Our agency was particular about making sure we were
financially stable, that we had safeguards in place like smoke
detectors, fire extinguishers, etc. I have heard of some agencies
requiring a credit check... ours did not. They will ask you things
like how you plan to discipline your child and stuff like that. All
in all it was pretty painless.

If you decide to go international... there is more paperwork
(different things required depending on where you adopt from) beyond
the home study. It is all pretty easy to gather but in our case
everything had to be notarized then the notary had to be authenticated
as well. (I can't for the life of me remember what this is called
right now!) You will need to do an I-600 petition to adopt and orphan
which costs around $600 (maybe more now, this was our cost in 2004).
This will make getting their visa a little quicker. (It is approval
to adopt from the Dept of Homeland security) You have to set up an
appointment for fingerprints for immgration etc. I think that was $75
per person. Its not as bad as it sounds... just alot to be done. We
both also had to have a psych eval... Haiti required we take a test
called the mmpi that has a ton of questions and supposedly can tell if
you are normal or not... some funny stuff on there and it is very
outdated from what I understand. You may be required to travel. The
type of visa your child will come home with will depend on whether you
traveled or not, whether you both saw the child or not, etc. In our
case. I traveled and my dh did not. Mason came home with an IR-4 visa
because of it. That means we had to readopt him in our state once he
was home. This is not as bad as it sounds either... different
requirements depending on the state you live in... Our state is pretty
good as far as adoption laws. It cost about $600, we were able to
legally change his name, get him a utah birth certificate and US
citizenship/dual citzenship (if you prefer dual citizenship).

That is it in a nutshell... I am sure I am forgetting things as it has
been awhile since we put this all together and brought our son home.
Feel free to ask more questions if you have them. I will do my best
to answer what I can to the best of my ability.

Joni

On Feb 20, 7:40 pm, "Snittens" wrote:
> Hi everyone! Sorry I don't participate as much as I used to. I don't
> really read as many newsgroups as I used to, and I kind of forget about it..
>
> Anyway, as the subject says, we have decided to go for a third baby, and we
> have decided to adopt. Ainsley and Bea are 2.5 now, so we are thinking in
> about 6 months, we'll contact and agency and get the ball rolling. We would
> like to put away some money first. We are leaning towards domestic, open to
> any race, and don't mind if the baby is not newborn, a few months to 12
> months is OK. I am just lost as to where to even start! I've been looking
> at local agency websites, and the information is all so vague. I know a lot
> of you have BTDT with adoption. Really, where do you start? What is the
> time frame like? I know the cost can vary, but I'm guessing at least
> $10-15,000 is the minimum? What is the homestudy process like?
>
> I'm excited and nervous about the whole thing, but for a number of reasons,
> we don't want to do IVF again. I've always felt a pull towards adoption and
> we seriously considered it the first time.
>
> Little update on Ainsley and Bea. They are great! Bea has become a
> motormouth and talks all day, she's really funny too. She's a little ball
> of energy, always on! Ainsley is really lovey and sweet (although she can
> be a big grump at times!). She's not quite as talkative as Bea, but is so
> outgoing and smiles at everyone. We've finally gotten to the bottom of her
> gross motor issues (which are much better, btw). Now I can't remember the
> technical term, but she has loose joints. This is causing her flat feet,
> and could be why she's so cautious. She doesn't quite get the feedback from
> her joints like she would normally, but she'll adjust to it. It was a big
> relief to get this diagnosis.
>
> So, that's what's up here. I would love any info on adoption. My email
> address is kelly @ farringtons.net. Thanks Smile

>
> --
> -Kelly
> see my babies:http://snittens.shutterfly.com

whodunit · Joined: 15 Aug 2007 Posts: 508

Good luck on your journey to finding your new family member/s! And
prayers for no complications whatsoever. Smile

Carolyne in TX

Snittens wrote:
> Hi everyone! Sorry I don't participate as much as I used to. I don't
> really read as many newsgroups as I used to, and I kind of forget about it.
>
> Anyway, as the subject says, we have decided to go for a third baby, and we
> have decided to adopt. Ainsley and Bea are 2.5 now, so we are thinking in
> about 6 months, we'll contact and agency and get the ball rolling. We would
> like to put away some money first. We are leaning towards domestic, open to
> any race, and don't mind if the baby is not newborn, a few months to 12
> months is OK. I am just lost as to where to even start! I've been looking
> at local agency websites, and the information is all so vague. I know a lot
> of you have BTDT with adoption. Really, where do you start? What is the
> time frame like? I know the cost can vary, but I'm guessing at least
> $10-15,000 is the minimum? What is the homestudy process like?
>
> I'm excited and nervous about the whole thing, but for a number of reasons,
> we don't want to do IVF again. I've always felt a pull towards adoption and
> we seriously considered it the first time.
>
> Little update on Ainsley and Bea. They are great! Bea has become a
> motormouth and talks all day, she's really funny too. She's a little ball
> of energy, always on! Ainsley is really lovey and sweet (although she can
> be a big grump at times!). She's not quite as talkative as Bea, but is so
> outgoing and smiles at everyone. We've finally gotten to the bottom of her
> gross motor issues (which are much better, btw). Now I can't remember the
> technical term, but she has loose joints. This is causing her flat feet,
> and could be why she's so cautious. She doesn't quite get the feedback from
> her joints like she would normally, but she'll adjust to it. It was a big
> relief to get this diagnosis.
>
> So, that's what's up here. I would love any info on adoption. My email
> address is kelly @ farringtons.net. Thanks Smile

>
>

agent starling · Joined: 15 Aug 2007 Posts: 271

On Feb 20, 8:40 pm, "Snittens" wrote:
> Hi everyone! Sorry I don't participate as much as I used to. I don't
> really read as many newsgroups as I used to, and I kind of forget about it..
>
> Anyway, as the subject says, we have decided to go for a third baby, and we
> have decided to adopt. Ainsley and Bea are 2.5 now, so we are thinking in
> about 6 months, we'll contact and agency and get the ball rolling. We would
> like to put away some money first. We are leaning towards domestic, open to
> any race, and don't mind if the baby is not newborn, a few months to 12
> months is OK. I am just lost as to where to even start! I've been looking
> at local agency websites, and the information is all so vague. I know a lot
> of you have BTDT with adoption. Really, where do you start? What is the
> time frame like? I know the cost can vary, but I'm guessing at least
> $10-15,000 is the minimum? What is the homestudy process like?
>
> I'm excited and nervous about the whole thing, but for a number of reasons,
> we don't want to do IVF again. I've always felt a pull towards adoption and
> we seriously considered it the first time.
>
> Little update on Ainsley and Bea. They are great! Bea has become a
> motormouth and talks all day, she's really funny too. She's a little ball
> of energy, always on! Ainsley is really lovey and sweet (although she can
> be a big grump at times!). She's not quite as talkative as Bea, but is so
> outgoing and smiles at everyone. We've finally gotten to the bottom of her
> gross motor issues (which are much better, btw). Now I can't remember the
> technical term, but she has loose joints. This is causing her flat feet,
> and could be why she's so cautious. She doesn't quite get the feedback from
> her joints like she would normally, but she'll adjust to it. It was a big
> relief to get this diagnosis.
>
> So, that's what's up here. I would love any info on adoption. My email
> address is kelly @ farringtons.net. Thanks Smile

>
> --
> -Kelly
> see my babies:http://snittens.shutterfly.com

Kelly i finally got time to see the girls on your link you have in
your posts!! they are gorgeous!!! Smile

Clarice

Tammy · Joined: 15 Aug 2007 Posts: 24

On Feb 20, 9:40ï¿½pm, "Snittens" wrote:
> Hi everyone! ï¿½Sorry I don't participate as much as I used to. ï¿½I don't
> really read as many newsgroups as I used to, and I kind of forget about it..
>
> Anyway, as the subject says, we have decided to go for a third baby, and we
> have decided to adopt. ï¿½Ainsley and Bea are 2.5 now, so we are thinking in
> about 6 months, we'll contact and agency and get the ball rolling. ï¿½We would
> like to put away some money first. ï¿½We are leaning towards domestic, open to
> any race, and don't mind if the baby is not newborn, a few months to 12
> months is OK. ï¿½I am just lost as to where to even start! ï¿½I've been looking
> at local agency websites, and the information is all so vague. I know a lot
> of you have BTDT with adoption. ï¿½Really, where do you start? ï¿½What is the
> time frame like? ï¿½I know the cost can vary, but I'm guessing at least
> $10-15,000 is the minimum? ï¿½What is the homestudy process like?
>
> I'm excited and nervous about the whole thing, but for a number of reasons,
> we don't want to do IVF again. I've always felt a pull towards adoption and
> we seriously considered it the first time.
>
> Little update on Ainsley and Bea. ï¿½They are great! ï¿½Bea has become a
> motormouth and talks all day, she's really funny too. ï¿½She's a little ball
> of energy, always on! ï¿½Ainsley is really lovey and sweet (although she can
> be a big grump at times!). ï¿½She's not quite as talkative as Bea, but is so
> outgoing and smiles at everyone. ï¿½We've finally gotten to the bottom of her
> gross motor issues (which are much better, btw). ï¿½Now I can't remember the
> technical term, but she has loose joints. ï¿½ This is causing her flat feet,
> and could be why she's so cautious. ï¿½She doesn't quite get the feedback from
> her joints like she would normally, but she'll adjust to it. ï¿½It was a big
> relief to get this diagnosis.
>
> So, that's what's up here. ï¿½I would love any info on adoption. ï¿½My email
> address is kelly @ farringtons.net. ï¿½Thanks Smile

>
> --
> -Kelly
> see my babies:http://snittens.shutterfly.com

I am not sure, if you are interested, but we adopted through The
Department of Children and Families through our state. They paid for
all of the homestudy and the adoption fees. My childrens' ages at
placement were 3 (single adoption), 4,3, and 3 months (sibling group)
and 2 days old (single adoption). If you are interested I can write
you more about it.

Best wishes,
Tammy

Snittens · Joined: 15 Aug 2007 Posts: 373

wrote in message @q33g2000hsh.googlegroups.com...
Congratulations!! Adoption is an awesome way to continue to build
your family!! I'll try to sum it up and answer your questions the best
I can over newsgroup...

Thank you Jonifor the information. Yes, it is something to think about, when
you adopt a non-newborn, the child had a life before you knew them. We
haven't completely ruled out international, but the cost seems prohibitive,
and a bit more hoops to jump through. We're still very much in the info
gathering stage.

--
-Kelly
see my babies: http://snittens.shutterfly.com

Snittens · Joined: 15 Aug 2007 Posts: 373

"Tammy" wrote
I am not sure, if you are interested, but we adopted through The
Department of Children and Families through our state. They paid for
all of the homestudy and the adoption fees. My childrens' ages at
placement were 3 (single adoption), 4,3, and 3 months (sibling group)
and 2 days old (single adoption). If you are interested I can write
you more about it.

Best wishes,
Tammy

Tammy, do you have to become a foster parent first? I have thought about
adopting through the state, but I don't really want to be a foster parent
(as in, children that are placed temporarily), I just don't think we could
do that right now.

--
-Kelly
see my babies: http://snittens.shutterfly.com

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