Where does someone begin looking into Adoption?

Where do you start? How much does it cost? And how long of a wait?

I'm sorry if the questions are inappropriate. I just do not know where to begin?

Re: Where does someone begin looking into Adoption?

hi! i'm haven't started the adoption process yet, but i've known since i was young that i can't have bio kids, so i've been looking into adoption for awhile now.
i have ALWAYS ( since i was young) wanted to adopt from china.. but i've been reading that the wait is almost 3 years now... not willing to wait quite that long! so now i started looking into adoption in the US.
i think if you just do a google search for adoption, a lot of stuff will come up. i think theres one site, i think its adoption.com... that has a lot of info. if you have an idea of what country you want to adopt from you can also do a search for that. yahoo also has a lot of message boards and chat groups about adoption, too- good way to get info from people in the process.
the cost depends on the country, agency, etc... but i've read it can get as high as $30 or $40,000.
a lot of agencies have intro nights where you can go to get information, meet the staff,etc.
like i said, i haven't actually started the process yet, but we're hoping to start soon so i've been doing a lot of searching around online,etc. GOOD LUCK whatever you decide!!

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Posted by ml110

hi! i'm haven't started the adoption process yet, but i've known since i was young that i can't have bio kids, so i've been looking into adoption for awhile now.
i have ALWAYS ( since i was young) wanted to adopt from china.. but i've been reading that the wait is almost 3 years now... not willing to wait quite that long! so now i started looking into adoption in the US.
i think if you just do a google search for adoption, a lot of stuff will come up. i think theres one site, i think its adoption.com... that has a lot of info. if you have an idea of what country you want to adopt from you can also do a search for that. yahoo also has a lot of message boards and chat groups about adoption, too- good way to get info from people in the process.
the cost depends on the country, agency, etc... but i've read it can get as high as $30 or $40,000.
a lot of agencies have intro nights where you can go to get information, meet the staff,etc.
like i said, i haven't actually started the process yet, but we're hoping to start soon so i've been doing a lot of searching around online,etc. GOOD LUCK whatever you decide!!

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A year ago my cousin adopted a beautiful little girl from Korea. She went through New Beginnings.

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Thanks girls!

I will be spending some time in front of the computer.

Message edited 12/5/2008 9:55:23 AM.

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Good luck!

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I just adopted a child this past September. I did it through Foster Care. It costs you nothing. Foster care picks up the entire cost including the attorney you pick and all filing fee's with the courts.
You can pick the sex, age and everything else.
Good luck to you.
Elaine

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Posted by laney77348

I just adopted a child this past September. I did it through Foster Care. It costs you nothing. Foster care picks up the entire cost including the attorney you pick and all filing fee's with the courts.
You can pick the sex, age and everything else.
Good luck to you.
Elaine

Re: Where does someone begin looking into Adoption?

Posted by laney77348

I just adopted a child this past September. I did it through Foster Care. It costs you nothing. Foster care picks up the entire cost including the attorney you pick and all filing fee's with the courts.
You can pick the sex, age and everything else.
Good luck to you.
Elaine

Re: Where does someone begin looking into Adoption?

Posted by MrsGmomof3

Posted by laney77348

I just adopted a child this past September. I did it through Foster Care. It costs you nothing. Foster care picks up the entire cost including the attorney you pick and all filing fee's with the courts.
You can pick the sex, age and everything else.
Good luck to you.
Elaine

A good friend of mine adopted 2 children rom foster care and had to pay her own attorney and filing fees. Yes the wait is shorter if you foster a child and then end up adopting, but not all children in foster care are available for adoption. Most placements are temporary. You would have to become foster parents to go this route though. GL!

Re: Where does someone begin looking into Adoption?

Posted by laney77348

I just adopted a child this past September. I did it through Foster Care. It costs you nothing. Foster care picks up the entire cost including the attorney you pick and all filing fee's with the courts.
You can pick the sex, age and everything else.
Good luck to you.
Elaine

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There are sooo many options...and each comes with its own cost. Each agency has its own prices as well. The age of the child can matter when it comes to cost. I adopted my two boys from Ethiopa three years ago...I HIGHLY recommend that agency..Adoption Advocates..I was able to communicate with my boys the entire time via letters and pictures, not all agencies offer that. Some countries require you to travel for one month also. I am currently adopting through Pennsylvania foster care, which is damn near free. If you want a baby through the us, you can call agencies that specailize in that. If you have any questions..I am very well versed in the adoption process as it was such a huge decision for me!!! Just ask!

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DH & I adopted domestically - both children were newborns. That being said. Get yourself an attorney. there is a great adoption support group called Adoptive Parents committee (APC) you can google them. They have meetings once a month and are very helpful and informative. I can not say enough nice things about them. You will need to get certified by the state. Fingerprints, background checks, meeting with a social worker, etc. Once all clears you can start looking for your child. They are out there. With Adoption there IS a child for you at the end of the rainbow. I can not imagine my life any other way. Any further questions you can FM me.
Good luck and many happy thoughts your way.

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Hello.My husband and I have been looking to adopt,and I was unaware that fostercare would cost nothing.how did you learn about that?Who would I contact?
The process I have been going through is frustrating and expensive.