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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Can an attorney act as a facilitator?

I came across an attorney in CA who is placing a baby in FL. I am from NJ. the attorney said the total cost of going through her would be…
- Posted by Emiluke to U.S. Newborn Waiting Parents on Apr 07, 2018 at 4:48pm | 2 Comments | Post a reply
Difference between referral agency and facilitator

I am from NJ, and suppsoedly its illegal to use a facilitator. But what is the difference between that and a referral agency? I was considering using a referral agency,…
- Posted by Emiluke to U.S. Newborn Waiting Parents on Apr 02, 2018 at 10:22pm | 1 Comment | Post a reply
Looking for agencies in Connecticut

I’m feeling really overwhelmed with choosing an agency, especially after IAC went bankrupt last year (we were just about to send our application and deposit when that happened!). Does anyone…
- Posted by CTdads to U.S. Newborn Waiting Parents on Feb 06, 2018 at 5:00pm | 2 Comments | Post a reply
Can I use multiple agencies?

My husband and I are working with a private agency in MD, and haven’t heard anything from them in the 7 months since we completed our home study. My husband…
- Posted by caraj to U.S. Newborn Waiting Parents on Feb 04, 2018 at 1:21am | 5 Comments | Post a reply
Foster adoption questions

I was wondering if my agency home study could be used for a foster adoption (from another state)? I was recently told about a situation where a foster baby is…
- Posted by Emiluke to U.S. Newborn Waiting Parents on Jan 08, 2018 at 6:50pm | 4 Comments | Post a reply
Adoption tax credit questions

Hello, I’m a little confused by the adoption tax credit. Can you claim expenses for a year before adoption is finalized? I read that you can claim expenses in the…
- Posted by Emiluke to U.S. Newborn Waiting Parents on Dec 31, 2017 at 1:14pm | 3 Comments | Post a reply
Feeling Hopeful

Hello everyone, I’m new to this group. I wanted to share my story and where we’re at. We’ve done a few rounds with an IUI and finally gave up. We’re…
- Posted by tigger7391 to U.S. Newborn Waiting Parents on Dec 19, 2017 at 1:54pm | 6 Comments | Post a reply
Finding a pediatrician

Hello, My husband and I are currently on a waiting list for a domestic infant and are trying to educate ourselves as much as possible during this waiting time. We…
- Posted by KMO to U.S. Newborn Waiting Parents on Dec 05, 2017 at 3:29pm | 7 Comments | Post a reply