Adoption Group: U.S. Newborn Waiting Parents

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U.S. Newborn Waiting Parents

For families in the process of adopting a newborn child domestically.

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Attorney Fees

Hi everyone, I have a question for those of you who had to pay attorney fees for your adoption…..My husband and I recently spent some time with a family friend…
- Posted by ReadyToAdoptCA to U.S. Newborn Waiting Parents on Mar 09, 2014 at 11:44pm | 4 Comments | Post a reply
Fundraising

Hi, we are recently new to this group but have been actively reading posts on this website that has helped us select our agency and it’s helped us prepare for…
- Posted by ashjen to U.S. Newborn Waiting Parents on Mar 07, 2014 at 12:35am | 3 Comments | Post a reply
Have you encountered fraud/fake adoption situations?

My partner and I have been actively involved in the adoption process for about a year now. In that time, we have made THREE connections with “expectant” mothers whose intentions…
- Posted by ChrisandJeffAdopt to U.S. Newborn Waiting Parents on Mar 05, 2014 at 6:07pm | 9 Comments | Post a reply
Have you encountered fraud/fake adoption situations?

My partner and I have been actively involved in the adoption process for about a year now. In that time, we have made THREE connections with “expectant” mothers whose intentions…
- Posted by ChrisandJeffAdopt to U.S. Newborn Waiting Parents on Mar 05, 2014 at 6:07pm | 0 Comments | Post a reply
Does the sadness ever stop?

I don’t know if this is the right place to put this. Maybe I should be asking people who have successfully adopted. Between infertility and trying to adopt I’ve been…
- Posted by wannabe to U.S. Newborn Waiting Parents on Mar 05, 2014 at 9:43am | 24 Comments | Post a reply
A nervous wreck!

Hello my fellow almost parents! I’m single, matched with an emom in another state and awaiting the due date in 3 weeks. I have been in the adoption process for…
- Posted by Mothersheart to U.S. Newborn Waiting Parents on Mar 05, 2014 at 2:53am | 7 Comments | Post a reply
adoptimist?

Hi all, Has anyone used adoptimist? Our agency is offering a premium membership for free. I’m just wondering what experiences, if any, people have had with it. thanks!
- Posted by fetsumrahwa to U.S. Newborn Waiting Parents on Mar 04, 2014 at 4:01pm | 6 Comments | Post a reply
Tax Credit???

We had a failed placement in 2012 and are claiming the tax credit this year. Our accountant says her software is calling for a social security number and name, as…
- Posted by hopeforthechildless to U.S. Newborn Waiting Parents on Mar 02, 2014 at 5:46am | 9 Comments | Post a reply