Adoption Group: Waiting to Adopt

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Waiting to Adopt

For anyone navigating the adoption process—homestudies, dossiers, profiles, referrals—and waiting, waiting, waiting.
This is a group to seek support from others who are waiting, not a group to seek a potential adoption match.

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1st homestudy interview: what to expect?

We have our first homestudy interview scheduled for next Wednesday. Any tips/ advice/ resources anyone can share on how to prepare for what questions will be asked would be GREATLY…
- Posted by HoldingOnToHope to Waiting to Adopt on May 15, 2013 at 3:27pm | 11 Comments | Post a reply
When should we choose a pediatrician?

We have a birth mom due in a few weeks and I’ve hesitated in reaching out to pediatricians because of my fear of the match falling through. Can anyone provide…
- Posted by LeeLee to Waiting to Adopt on May 03, 2013 at 7:03pm | 7 Comments | Post a reply
What to ask for subsidy?

We’re being asked by my new daughter’s agency how much we would like in subsidy prior to the adoption being finalized. I have no idea what amount to ask for. …
- Posted by AuntieAmo to Waiting to Adopt on Apr 26, 2013 at 10:17am | 3 Comments | Post a reply
Ideas for Older Children During Summer

My wife and I feel that God is directing us towards opening our hearts and home towards school aged children. So we’ve changed our status to include up to 13…
- Posted by mightymousebq to Waiting to Adopt on Apr 23, 2013 at 3:45pm | 7 Comments | Post a reply
Book recommendations for extended family

Does anyone have a recommendation for a book or article to refer to my extended family to help them understand our decision to adopt? I’m fearful of them referring to…
- Posted by ehad to Waiting to Adopt on Apr 22, 2013 at 1:59am | 5 Comments | Post a reply
W A I T I N G

In my case, I’ve met our two boys. I know where they live, I know the route from the airport to their orphanage, I know what they have, I know…
- Posted by cnk to Waiting to Adopt on Apr 18, 2013 at 9:40pm | 1 Comment | Post a reply
Need to vent!

We got our first email regarding a birth mom opportunity. We said yes and the following day the agency called said they wanted to show her our book but we…
- Posted by sarahsue to Waiting to Adopt on Apr 18, 2013 at 6:11pm | 7 Comments | Post a reply
Information below: urgent need for a family to adopt 4 young boys

My friend sent me this, I do not know anything other than what is posted below, but thought I would pass it on with the contact, especially if you are…
- Posted by Private And Foster Mom to Waiting to Adopt on Apr 15, 2013 at 6:05am | 5 Comments | Post a reply