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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
Hate Not Being Picked

My husband and I were being considered for a baby due on April 19, and we learned yesterday afternoon that we were not picked. Last month we went through a…
- Posted by LeahBurd to Waiting to Adopt on Apr 13, 2013 at 5:15pm | 11 Comments | Post a reply
Advice for potential adoption

I just found out from a friend that works in a hospital that there is a mother who just gave birth to a baby girl. The birth mother did not…
- Posted by hbogen to Waiting to Adopt on Apr 07, 2013 at 7:41pm | 4 Comments | Post a reply
Help needed writing Cover Letter to Birthfather

I am new to the boards but we have been in the adoption process for over a year. I need to write a cover letter to go with our profile…
- Posted by Becky and Harold to Waiting to Adopt on Mar 25, 2013 at 7:09pm | 10 Comments | Post a reply
Intro of myself

We are the adoptive parents of a 10 year old son from a private agency adoption and are in the process of adopting an older child from the foster care…
- Posted by Aiken to Waiting to Adopt on Mar 19, 2013 at 11:30pm | 4 Comments | Post a reply
considering adopting a newborn babygirl

I would like to hear your thoughts.. thank you
- Posted by Maygirl2013 to Waiting to Adopt on Mar 14, 2013 at 10:25pm | 4 Comments | Post a reply
Very Brand New to the Adoption Process! Help :)

Hi Our family is in the very beginning stages of the adoption process. I have read a lot online, but am a bit overwhelmed. Anyone else in NY that has…
- Posted by Kristin315 to Waiting to Adopt on Mar 14, 2013 at 12:53am | 9 Comments | Post a reply
What to expect from Gladney Orientation?

Just curious for some feedback and insight about what the 1 day Gladney Orientation is all about? We are headed to TX in the coming weeks! Thanks in advance!
- Posted by HJones to Waiting to Adopt on Mar 11, 2013 at 2:45am | 1 Comment | Post a reply
How do you know if an Agency is working for you?

I’m a 40 year old black single female and for about a 1 1/2 years I have been going through the adoption process in Harris County. My first agency was…
- Posted by want2adopt to Waiting to Adopt on Mar 08, 2013 at 4:09pm | 6 Comments | Post a reply
Domestic Adoption Agency

We have been waiting to adopt our second child for more than a year and thought we were very close to being matched when our agency informed us two weeks…
- Posted by Hope springs eternal to Waiting to Adopt on Feb 20, 2013 at 7:35pm | 10 Comments | Post a reply
Newborn Baby Care Class exclusively for Adoptive Families

Attend the Newborn Baby Care Class EXLCUISVELY for ADOPTIVE FAMILIES. April 6th, Austin TX. Tickets can be ordered at http://adoptiveparenting.eventbrite.com
- Posted by vanessalmanley to Waiting to Adopt on Feb 20, 2013 at 4:16pm | 0 Comments | Post a reply
Preparing for skype and phone interviews

My husband and I are about to have a our 3rd phone/skype interview tomorrow with a team for a 10 year little girl in the US. Our first two interviews…
- Posted by AuntieAmo to Waiting to Adopt on Feb 19, 2013 at 1:54am | 3 Comments | Post a reply
Life Books: Yes or No?

I have heard recently that some social workers encourage foster children to create a life book to take with them. I am wondering if it would be a good idea…
- Posted by shell29 to Waiting to Adopt on Feb 15, 2013 at 1:33pm | 8 Comments | Post a reply