My friend is adopting a child, after 3 years of the system (finally!) any ideas on how we can welcome her?
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How sad that it took three years. How about a welcome to our circle of love party. Probably not too loud and rowdy but soft sweet and accepting. Everyone should show her how glad you are that she is here in your family of friends. I hope everything will go well good luck and bless you all for your acceptance.
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She knows who her mommy is.  Don't worry.  If she is 13 months old, it's hard because they aren't receptive to everything you tell them at that age.  Just keep enforcing to her that you are "Jane" and mommy will be here later to pick her up.  Maybe her mom can give you some pictures of her to show the baby during the day, or even make up a little book with photos?  You can show the child the book during the day a few times, and refer to her mother as "mommy" to reinforce the idea of who her mother is.
635643
She is ur flesh and blood, ave u ever tried to be a friend to her, try and understand why she has become like this... and u will have the answer to ur problem, No kid is born this way...a bit of love and acceptence can change everything
519126
First of all you yourself present a good picture of how to behave well with others and develop new friends.Take him with u to meet some of your friends who have kids of his own age frequently.Let him carrry some of his toys so that he can share them with the other kids.ask you friend to join you by playing with them.Initially this will help him to mix up with those kids and then you can leave them free .U will soon get the wanted results.
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try asking if she needs anything for the baby or send a small card or present,that might get you talking.  I split up from my husband when i was pregnant, it was hard but my little boy knows no different and is bright and happy,  it was hard to let go of the fantsy of a perfect , happy family but what's that these days.  try not to worry, she will need help when the baby comes and will likely turn to you, chin up
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Please tell your wife..to Never Give Up!\n\nThere are lots of adoption support groups online that can help you.\n\nwww.zabasearch.com\n\nwww.ussearch.com (the first part is free)..and this can tell you where she lives..(city and state)\n\nwhite pages to find listed people\nwww.theultimates.com\n\nGreat Articles\nhttp://www.adoption-help.org\n\nSupport Groups:\n\nhttp://groups.msn.com/theforgottenpeople...\n\nYahoo! Groups\nhttp://groups.yahoo.com\n\nSearchingRegistry\nfamilytiesadoptionsearch\nadoptee-support\nsoaringangels\nusaadoptiondatabase\ntouchedbyadoption\n\n\nGoogle Groups\nalt.birthright\nalt.support.adoption\nalt.support.adoption\n\nAlso here are some books to consider:\n\nSearch : A Handbook for Adoptees and Birthparents 3rd Edition\nby Jayne Askin\n\nWhose Child? : An Adoptee's Healing Journey from Relinquishment through Reunion ... and Beyond\nby Kasey Hamner\n\n\nBirthright : The Guide to Search and Reunion for Adoptees, Birthparents, and Adoptive...\nby Jean A. S. Strauss\n\n(you can buy this books used on shopping.Yahoo.com and on Amazon.com)\n\nhttp://shopping.yahoo.com/b:bo...
681089
i think you need to ask her about adopt one child...hope she comes back to you,good luck.
387689
It depends what your reason is.  If it is familial, the Salvation Army can help.  If otherwise, you could try the electoral roll, but this will only work if she isn't married.
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There are lots of adoption support groups online that can help you.    Never Give Up! \n\nwww.zabasearch.com \n\nwww.ussearch.com (the first part is free)..and this can tell you where she lives..(city and state)\n\nwhite pages to find listed people\nwww.theultimates.com\n\nGreat Articles\nhttp://www.adoption-help.org\n\nSupport Groups:\n\nhttp://groups.msn.com/TheForgottenPeople\n\nYahoo! Groups\nhttp://groups.yahoo.com\n\nSearchingRegistry\nfamilytiesadoptionsearch\nadoptee-support\nsoaringangels\nusaadoptiondatabase\ntouchedbyadoption\n\n\nGoogle Groups\nalt.birthright \nalt.support.adoption\nalt.support.adoption\n\nAlso here are some books to consider:\n\nSearch : A Handbook for Adoptees and Birthparents 3rd Edition\nby Jayne Askin\n\nWhose Child? : An Adoptee's Healing Journey from Relinquishment through Reunion ... and Beyond\nby Kasey Hamner\n\n\nBirthright : The Guide to Search and Reunion for Adoptees, Birthparents, and Adoptive...\nby Jean A. S. Strauss \n\n(you can buy this books used on shopping.Yahoo.com and on Amazon.com)\n\nhttp://shopping.yahoo.com/b:Books%20%26%20Magazines:53087558
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Ask a good friend to babysit for you...in exchange, you could watch her kids when you can, or find another such local babysitting exchange
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There are lots of adoption support groups online that can help you.\n\nwww.zabasearch.com\n\nwww.ussearch.com (the first part is free)..and this can tell you where she lives..(city and state)\n\nwhite pages to find listed people\nwww.theultimates.com\n\nGreat Articles\nhttp://www.adoption-help.org\n\nSupport Groups:\n\nhttp://groups.msn.com/theforgottenpeople...\n\nYahoo! Groups\nhttp://groups.yahoo.com\n\nSearchingRegistry\nfamilytiesadoptionsearch\nadoptee-support\nsoaringangels\nusaadoptiondatabase\ntouchedbyadoption\n\n\nGoogle Groups\nalt.birthright\nalt.support.adoption\nalt.support.adoption\n\nAlso here are some books to consider:\n\nSearch : A Handbook for Adoptees and Birthparents 3rd Edition\nby Jayne Askin\n\nWhose Child? : An Adoptee's Healing Journey from Relinquishment through Reunion ... and Beyond\nby Kasey Hamner\n\n\nBirthright : The Guide to Search and Reunion for Adoptees, Birthparents, and Adoptive...\nby Jean A. S. Strauss\n\n(you can buy this books used on shopping.Yahoo.com and on Amazon.com)\n\nhttp://shopping.yahoo.com\n\nNever Give Up!
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You can have the baby, and let me adopt it.  I am a mother of three.  I would welcome your child.
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Find the parents first and they will follow soon there after.  I know I just found my friend but I contacted his grandma first.\n\nGOOD LUCK
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I adopted a child through Children International from the Phillipines in the name of my almost 4 year old niece. It betters my life doubly by giving the opportunity of healthcare and education to an impoverished little girl halfway around the world, but also gives the gift of awareness and education to a very privileged little girl right here who needs to understand how fortunate she is and how little it takes to help those who aren't.
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i don't know if this is an option but foster care with the option to adopt.  there are so many kids out there that need homes!  My sister in law tried to go through adopting but it was such a long process so they went into foster care parents and they adopted there 1st son within a years time.   the only hard part is if they do go back to the bio parents after being attached to them!
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I have three grandkids, number four on the way. the eldest is twelve; she lives with her father, her mum is my oldest daughter. She left her with her dad five years ago and went away to work. Her dad is a muslim, and up to then, my daughter had reared her as a christian. I have no problem with this, her dad is a lovely, kind man and I have a great relationship with him . The problem is, the child is totally confused as to what the rules are as regards religion, dress code, behaviour codes, etc. This is leading to a backlash from her as she is starting to rebel. My heart goes out to her as she has been pushed around a lot during her short life. I have considered offering to have her live with me; I know she's happy in my house when she visits, but I don't know how her mum or dad would see this.
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Hi! I know the perfect place to go! Reunion.com  My husband was just reunited with his daughter 2 days ago! You have to have a credit card though. Good luck!