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Apr 6, 2010 1:21 AM
Anyone on this site recently adopted? Wife and I are considering it. Just wondering about costs, the process, how long it takes, etc, etc...

And yes..I know..Google it first..or call an agency, but figured I'd see if anyone on here has done it since that's what this site is for!
Apr 6, 2010 1:21am
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Apr 6, 2010 2:09 AM
You can have my kid if you want, fo free.
Apr 6, 2010 2:09am
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Apr 6, 2010 2:14 AM
What's he going to do sleeper, take your kids to the bank?

I know two families that have adopted, one went perfectly and one is a disaster that probably won't end well. The first one is a buddy of mine that I went to Maumee Valley with, his parents are millionaires and decided one winter to add an adopted Russian boy to the clan. So they flew out to Moscow and then to Siberia and found some cute little boy. The kid they picked got to live the life of lavish luxury, and then rest got to stay in Siberia....one lucky kid. So this kid is now like seven and has yet to have so much as a cold; apparently the germs he was exposed to in Russia are far worse than anything in this hygienic first-world country, either that or he should be in Unbreakable II. :)

The second example is a ladyfriend of mine's family. They're rather loaded too and very religious, so they flew out to the Philippines and into some orphanage and told them to give them the child "no one else would want." Very Christ-like. However they handed them this Filipino kid that has autism and a slew of other mental problems. Long story short the kid is now an aggressive eighteen-year old and has made their life a relative hell. He literally lives each day to piss off his adopted parents; his parents are fervid Christians....so he decides to convert to Islam, and then Judaism just to fuck with them. Then there was the time he tried to kill them with a pair of scissors. They certainly have a ticket to heaven though.

So my only advice to you is if it's between a insanely-healthy Siberian or an autistic Filipino, I'd pick the Siberian.
Apr 6, 2010 2:14am
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Apr 6, 2010 2:18 AM
My sperm is worth billions, my kid ain't worth SHIT.
Apr 6, 2010 2:18am
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Apr 6, 2010 7:48 AM
We adopted two girls from Korea. You have to be patient when giving through the process, nothing moves as quickly as you would like. You think there are thousands of unwanted kids in some countries nd there are, but adopting one and getting them out of the country isn't as easy as you would think.

It is worth it though all in the end. Financially it is expensive. Especially when you know some of your cash is going for bribe money.

If you want more info just shoot me a PM. Good luck.
Apr 6, 2010 7:48am
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Apr 6, 2010 8:26 AM
some friends of mine adopted right as the wife and I had our baby. it wasn't a huge hassle for them, but it's kinda tough because it is very expensive and for the first like 30 days i think the biological mother can just decide to back out of the deal and you're out some time (and money i think). aside from that they had no trouble.
Apr 6, 2010 8:26am
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Apr 6, 2010 9:59 AM
We aren't really looking to adopt a child from overseas. Thanks for the feedback so far.
Apr 6, 2010 9:59am
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Apr 6, 2010 10:10 AM
Foreign adoption while complex is often times easier than domestic adoption something to consider
Apr 6, 2010 10:10am
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Apr 6, 2010 10:21 AM
While I know absolutely nothing about adoption, it seems to me that with the number of children in foster care in this country that more needs to be done to find those children good homes first.
Apr 6, 2010 10:21am
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Apr 6, 2010 10:22 AM
Chiefs... I have recently adopted. You've been a dick lately, though, so I'm not going to give you any feedback.

Thanks,


ETB
Apr 6, 2010 10:22am
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Apr 6, 2010 10:27 AM
We have considered it rings..we've taken into thought every option. I think we are going to check into the company she works for, they find homes for physically and sexually abused children. Think that's the route we are going to take. Yes, she works for an adoption company, but she doesn't handle that side of the work and nobody she's in contact with knows anything about it.

*Edited b/c ernest has sand in his vagina*
Apr 6, 2010 10:27am
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Apr 6, 2010 10:29 AM
Hmm, that was pretty low. Quite low indeed.
Apr 6, 2010 10:29am
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Apr 6, 2010 10:42 AM
Websurfinbird wrote: While I know absolutely nothing about adoption, it seems to me that with the number of children in foster care in this country that more needs to be done to find those children good homes first.
What more do think could be done?

It seems that most kids in foster homes are older than the age most folks seeking to adopt are looking for. In addition, it's not uncommon for foster kids to have some stings attached to their circumstances.
Apr 6, 2010 10:42am
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Apr 6, 2010 10:44 AM
I WAS adopted 23 and 2.5 months ago. But that doesnt really help you at all.
Apr 6, 2010 10:44am
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Apr 6, 2010 10:48 AM
GoChiefs wrote: We aren't really looking to adopt a child from overseas. Thanks for the feedback so far.
I think it is great you want to adopt within the states. There are so many kids within America that need a home. Wish you the best of luck. From what I have heard adopting from State and Local agencies is fairly cheap, it is when you elect to go with private agencies you run into high costs. Also take into account the kids background, some of them have a limited history and so they may have some unforeseen issues. Wish you guys nothing but the best!
Apr 6, 2010 10:48am
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Apr 6, 2010 10:50 AM
Con_Alma wrote:
Websurfinbird wrote: While I know absolutely nothing about adoption, it seems to me that with the number of children in foster care in this country that more needs to be done to find those children good homes first.
What more do think could be done?

It seems that most kids in foster homes are older than the age most folks seeking to adopt are looking for. In addition, it's not uncommon for foster kids to have some stings attached to their circumstances.
I saw a stat that after a child is two they only have a 2% chance of every being adopted. That is why I have always considered adoption, and would love to be able to do it one day if the circumstances work out.
Apr 6, 2010 10:50am
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Apr 6, 2010 10:57 AM
I have sand in my vagina. Just so you all know.
Apr 6, 2010 10:57am
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Apr 6, 2010 10:58 AM
bamagirl wrote: I think it is great you want to adopt within the states. There are so many kids within America that need a home. Wish you the best of luck. From what I have heard adopting from State and Local agencies is fairly cheap, it is when you elect to go with private agencies you run into high costs. Also take into account the kids background, some of them have a limited history and so they may have some unforeseen issues. Wish you guys nothing but the best!
Thanks. There will definitely be unforeseen issues with the route we will probably take. With the kids being physically and sexually abused and all. Pretty sure we want to adopt a kid that was just physically abused, since we know what kind of issues can arise with kids that were sexually abused. And considering we have an 8 yr old son now, we don't need to chance bringing that kind of environment around him.
Apr 6, 2010 10:58am
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Con_Alma

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Apr 6, 2010 11:00 AM
Adoption is not an event. It is a lifelong process.

There are a minimum of 5 people impacted in each adoption while the country continues to have limited availability to pre and post placement services to address potential issues which arise throughout different stages of each member of the triad's lives.
Apr 6, 2010 11:00am
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Con_Alma

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Apr 6, 2010 11:01 AM
GoChiefs....I wish you the best. It is a wonderful gift.
Apr 6, 2010 11:01am
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Apr 6, 2010 4:58 PM
bamagirl wrote:
Con_Alma wrote:
Websurfinbird wrote: While I know absolutely nothing about adoption, it seems to me that with the number of children in foster care in this country that more needs to be done to find those children good homes first.
What more do think could be done?

It seems that most kids in foster homes are older than the age most folks seeking to adopt are looking for. In addition, it's not uncommon for foster kids to have some stings attached to their circumstances.
I saw a stat that after a child is two they only have a 2% chance of every being adopted. That is why I have always considered adoption, and would love to be able to do it one day if the circumstances work out.
Didn't realize that it was at such a young age. Wow.
Apr 6, 2010 4:58pm
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Apr 6, 2010 5:00 PM
Websurfinbird wrote:
bamagirl wrote:
Con_Alma wrote:
Websurfinbird wrote: While I know absolutely nothing about adoption, it seems to me that with the number of children in foster care in this country that more needs to be done to find those children good homes first.
What more do think could be done?

It seems that most kids in foster homes are older than the age most folks seeking to adopt are looking for. In addition, it's not uncommon for foster kids to have some stings attached to their circumstances.
I saw a stat that after a child is two they only have a 2% chance of every being adopted. That is why I have always considered adoption, and would love to be able to do it one day if the circumstances work out.
Didn't realize that it was at such a young age. Wow.
I know. It is crazy. But when I thought about it...it makes sense. Everyone wants to have the children before they are two to bond with them, and most children do not remember anything before two. That stat alone is what made me want to adopt. :)
Apr 6, 2010 5:00pm
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Apr 6, 2010 5:02 PM
THE4RINGZ wrote: We adopted two girls from Korea. You have to be patient when giving through the process, nothing moves as quickly as you would like. You think there are thousands of unwanted kids in some countries nd there are, but adopting one and getting them out of the country isn't as easy as you would think.

It is worth it though all in the end. Financially it is expensive. Especially when you know some of your cash is going for bribe money.

If you want more info just shoot me a PM. Good luck.
How expensive if you don't mind me asking? My gf and I have talked and our children plans would be to have 2 of our own then adopt an Asian child.
Apr 6, 2010 5:02pm
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Apr 6, 2010 5:18 PM
It averaged $25K per child.
Apr 6, 2010 5:18pm
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Apr 6, 2010 5:27 PM
my parents adopted four foster kids...one 13 years ago and three last year...this is definitly the cheaper route of the two
Apr 6, 2010 5:27pm