My partner and i want to adopt and are looking for any advice.
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Different countries have different policies, in china even single people can adopt children. In the USA only Florida totally bans gay/lesbian adoption, in other states it varies by county. It is often harder for anyone to adopt in the USA. In lots of other countries it's easier, sometimes it's because of that countries ideas about sexuality, sometimes it's because of the number of children that need to be adopted. So it really depends on how far your willing to go, and what kind(age/race/heath) of child you want. Here's a web sight with more info. Good luck.\n\nhttp://adoption.about.com/od/gaylesbian/a/gayadopt.htm
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if i were you i would adopt. if you believe all things happen for a reason then maybe your suppose to adopt a child. and something good will come from adopting a child. you could be saving a childs life. and i dont think blood relation will really matter if you love the child.
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Congrats on wanting to start a family through adoption! I also adopted my daughter as a single mom and find it amazingly rewarding to be a parent (even on my own!)\n\nYou can start by doing a Google search for adoption agencies. Do you want to adopt in the U.S. or internationally? Believe it or not, international adoptions are less expensive, easier for singles, and the process is faster! In a U.S. adoption, you would probably need to find an adoption attorney (and arm AND a leg!). But for overseas adoptions, you should contact an agency that works in the country you are considering.\n\nThe very first step is to get a home study done. The social worker can answer a lot of your questions -- ask her everything you need to know to get started. They are there to help you with the process.\n\nAlso, try "Adopting On Your Own" by Lee Varon (can get it through Amazon or in almost any bookstore). \n\nGood luck!!
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Congratulations! A baby is always a blessing in disguise. Talk through your concerns with your partner, remember God never gives us more than we can handle. Good luck!
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Your adoptive parents should have copies of the adoption papers/amended birth certificate, which would tell you where you were adopted from (agency, state, etc). Then I would contact that agency/state and see what they can tell you. There is a number on your birth certificate which correlates to a number on your original birth certificate. You will probably have to fill out paperwork stating why you are wanting this information and then hope that your birth family has filled out the same paperwork saying it is ok. If the adoptee has made contact with the agency saying that he is wanting to be found, then the agency will make contact with you
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Good luck!  I'm interested in the same thing where I live.  It's good to know that there are people out there in the same situation.  Sorry I can't be much help though.  The only thing I can think of would be to talk to local churches in your community and see if they would be willing to help out or if they would know how to go about it.  I wish you well.
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Go to the Orphanage where she came from. Maybe they will let you adopt her.
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i would first check with family and children services. if you just want a child and it doesn't matter if its handicapped or not here is a link for children who have O.I (brittle bones) this is the adoption page\nhttp://www.oif.org/site/PageServer?pagename=ProgramsAdoption
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Check out the website link below.  It gives resources to fund adoption.  This is one of MANY websites out there.\n\nI agree with the other poster, what is the situation with the father?  That needs to be settled, and he needs to sign his rites away (if he is still living).\n\nAlso try researching on google.  There are tons of websites out there to give resources and ideas on how to raise money.\n\nThe one difference in acquiring a loan or grant for adopting a baby or child versus adopting your step-daughter, is that you might not be able to acquire as large an amount of money.\n\nHave you tried a bank loan, or home equity line of credit?
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Poor, poor you!!!!\n\nLove is love and it means taking a person for "better or worse and in sickness and health".  This means if you were willing to marry her before you learned this, then knowing it should not make a bit of difference , NONE.\n\nThere are many adoptions taking place every day and believe me, maybe biologically that child is not a natural child, but within minutes of havin that child in your arms, it immediately becomes all yours no matter what.  Chosing a child is a very special thing for a couple to chose.\n\nThink about this, please.  AM
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Let the counseling take its course.  Sometimes it takes a while and this is early to consider alternatives.    \n\nDont let this board or any other individual or group influence you to do someting you might regret.  I would normally answer a question like this very sarcastically, but your seem very sincere.  You will still be responsible for your actions even if you let Yahoo Ansers make up your mind for you\n\nSexual surrogacy  (legitimate) has its place in the lives of some (very open minded) people, but only in certain situations and only with competant supervision. Consider this, or something like it only if your counseler suggests it.  Be carefull if it comes from your wife, you still may pay dearly if you go thru with it.  And it should allways involve both of you.  \n\nOn the other hand.  Have you and your wife discussed this, alone or with the counselor?  Is she sympathetic to the way you feel?  Open minded?  If she cares, you have discussed it, and she is willing to try -  Within her boundries there must be ways to get her interested or get you satiated.  Bringing in a third or a couple is probably a last choice.  \nWhatever you do, discuss it at length and be sure you know what is and is not okay to do.
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You can look up social service in the city you live.You can look up foster agencies and call them.Every state requires that you foster before the adoption can be final.
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why don't you start with this:\n\nhttp://genealogy.about.com/cs/adoption/a/adoption_search.htm\n\nWe just found out my mother in law had a baby in the late 50's.  She was contacted by her son (who lives in Australia) and they've been corresponding ever since.  She was 'forced' to give up her child, and no one knew about him except my MIL and her siblings.  It was a very scary thing for my MIL to 'confess' to her family there was another child before them.  But it's a great weight off her shoulders.  She is happy to know her son had a good life and is not angry with her for giving him up.
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I don't have the first-hand experience of parenting a child with RAD, but I also adopted a child. I went through the training all adoptive parents go through prior to adopting my daughter, and my understanding is that it's a pretty tough situation to get into. You won't be alone though, and there are lots of counselors who specialize in working with kids and families where there's RAD. If you feel connected to the child (obviously you do, or you wouldn't be considering such a tough decision), I say go for it, but be prepared with the names of some good counselors to consult.
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http://www.abolishadoption.com\n\nStart with this website.  There are numerous links to help adoptive children and parents locate each other.
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I haven't adopted..yet.  I plan to though and I will do an international adoption.  I do not know about the UK but since you said the wait time is long for foreign countries I am assuming that it takes less than 2 yrs to adopt from the UK?  In the US if you want a white baby its a VERY long wait.  To me, two years for an international adoption is not very long compared to the wait of a domestic adoption.  I hope this gives you some idea on the time...\n\nWell about the cultural difference...While they would not have total emersion like a Korean baby born to Korean parents...There are many ways to let the baby learn about his heritage.  Like Korean School, making Korean food, watching Korean cartoons... \n\nI found this website for an adoption agency in the UK that allows adoption for US couples.
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i was also adopted at 1 week old in 1967,and yeah i think it could work as there are still millions being adopted every day.people who are planning to adopt would read all the good that happens thruout our lives and may help them make the decision to adopt.good luck with it and i would love a copy.:)