I want a baby with down syndrome..?

junebug

I commend you for wanting to adopt a child with special needs. So many of these children are hard to get adopted because many people want "healthy" children.

Mrs HarleyBrat

http://www.reecesrainbow.com/ <-- go here & bless you dear ~ every child needs a loving home

Shayna

I can't answer any of your questions but I just want to tell you that what you want to do is amazing! Down syndrome kids can be the sweetest children ever, but like anyone else they also have a bad side! lol My cousin had down syndrome and she was amazing, the only thing is you must be prepared to loose it earlier than a "normal" child. Good luck!!!

I don't know, but it sounds like you are a really good-hearted person <3

sibpomchi

If you feel your Capable to take care of a disabled child then it I think it would be wonderful for you to give one a loving home.

danni d

i know this is not the answer to your question but id just love to say... WOW! i think its great what you are doing! we need alot more people out there to do this sort of thing, its fantastic!

peacee-lovee-smiilee :)

wow how nice of you
i agree with you
they are the sweetest
you are very good hearted and i thank you for that
the world needs nicer people

talk to adoption agenciess

Friendly Neighbor hood Pedophile

when i first read the title of you're question i thought it was a joke, but good for you just know they will be a lot of work and you will have to take care of them for the rest of you're life. it's a huge response ability but if you think you can handel it go for it good ;uck
you sound like a very kind person

Foot in mouth

I don't have first hand experience, but one of my best friends has a little boy with severe downs syndrome. The difficulty in raising a child with this disability will depend on the severity...which ranges from mild to severe. My friends son will always be in diapers, will never learn to speak and barely signs. However, she loves the living daylights out of him and he is her world. I've also worked with people with Downs Syndrome. The less severe cases I've found that they are mostly self sufficient. In fact, I remember one that could run circles around everyone else on my staff! The good news is, either way, there's a lot of help available to you from the government. My friend has everything from daycare, to food, to diapers, physical therapy and doctors visits to her home, and even extra babysitters completely covered. I'm so glad you're considering opening up your home to one of these precious babies...just remember it is extremely difficult, but if you've got a lot of love in your heart it's completely doable.

Jessica1188

Well, adopting a down syndrom child would be difficult unless like you said you are willing to put in the time and effort to educate yourself. If you know what you are getting into and the difficulties that can be expected then go for it. You can talk to DCF and see what you can do. I don't think anyone will condemn you for having a heart for special needs children. I've seen an entire household of down syndrom children adopted by the same people so I'm sure it can be done.

pinkydinky

its great that you want to take care of a special baby. there are many people out there that give their children away when they are sick. you can go to an adoption agency http://www.myadoptionagencies.com/ and tell them that you would like to provide a loving home to a special child. also know that taking care of a baby with down syndrome is a life-long commitment. they maintain the child-like mentality even as they get older so it will be like having a child for the rest of your life. hopefully if you decide this is what you want, you'll be fully committed to it.

sharkinthewater

There's nothing wrong with wanting to adopt a special needs child. You should contact your local foster care system (if you are in the US). There are lots of special needs children in the foster care system (down syndrome and other needs). They all need good loving homes. Just remember, you will need to have a long term plan for care of your child, including a care plan for after you are deceased. Because Down Syndrome children generally aren't independent adults, adult care has to be planned for them as well. For more information on foster care adoption go to adoptuskids.org

Good Luck

nutterorsaintuchoose

y controversial its great but there is a very big waiting list 4 downs baby's but there are older children with D's or other disability's ..... as the older children are alto harder to place
you cud also try fostering

AdoreHim

You should go for it- and you are right they are the sweetest kids- someone with as much love as you seem to have should. God bless you!!

Amatullah

Bismillah
Awww that is very nice of you, you should be able to talk to adoption agencies.

sunfreeze

actually, adopting kids with down's syndrome is very popular right now. there are waiting lists and everything! just google it, there are agencies domestically that place only down's syndrome children, there are international agencies that only place them. i would go international if i were you. in most countries once those kids reach 4 or so they're institutionalized and all efforts to find a family for them are disbanded. it's so sad.

Lydiann

I'm not quite sure about how to help you here, but I just wanted to tell you what a kind-hearted thing you are doing...my cousin's daughter has down-syndrome and she is just the sweetest thing in the world, and when I think about a child as special and love-able as Kara all alone without a family, I know that someone such as yourself must be a kindred soul to care for them.

GOD BLESS YOU. and I wish you the best on your quest for a child

sk8ermom

Thats on my "to do" list as well. Reese Rainbow specializes in international adoption of downs children. They are highly respected and often recieve grants to defray the cost of the adoption. You are not alone in this. There are many people looking to adopt Children with DS. They do come up for adoption domestically as well. There is a baby due in TN with DS right now and fee's are $5000-10000 depending on income.
I have seen 5 expectant parents placing downs children within the last year. I'm sure there is more I haven't found.
Good luck and enjoy.

Krissyishere

I'm sorry that I don't have an answer for you, but I did want to say that it takes a special person, and obviously you are just that. If only there were more people like you. Good Luck, and might I say, what a lucky kid!!

sizesmith

The foster care system has several available now. Usually, there are no fees there, and the child will get some help with his medical conditions.

I too worked with down's syndrome kids, and 99% of the time they are lovely, great kids. The severity of the condition can vary between different kids, and that 1% of the time, it seems they have superhuman strength with their temper, although normal kids have more temper tantrums (LOL).

It is a great thing to do! Through international adoption, the fees are often paid on these kids.

You'll need to fill out the paperwork, go through a home study, which will include criminal checks/background checks, measurements of your home, and they'll ask you many questions about your reasons to become a parent. You'll need to take the fostering courses (in some states, you can take them on-line), and you don't have to own to adopt a child, you can rent. Good luck! It sounds like a child will soon be blessed!

linz_b

wow, you are really a great person to even think of those babies! i am not sure, but maybe you should contact an adoption lawyer and check if they can make some suggestions for you! good luck to you and god bless you

prissy_precious1989

You may be able to talk to a social worker or something. I don't know but you sound like a very loving and caring person and any child would be so proud to call you mom. I hope it works out for you. God Bless you and your family!!

Cherry D

You should try talking to supports groups of parents who have these children and see how difficult it actually is. My cousin has a rare and sever case of d.s. and they had to put him in a group home at 14 because he was so violent and everyday they die a little inside. It's very hard work and though your heart is in the right place, maybe you should devote some time to working with these children, instead of having one.

Becca

I am sure there are children with DS in foster care that need good homes.
If you decide to do an international adoption then most agencies have a check list of different special needs that you are willing to accept. I have seen DS children on different waiting child lists before as well as the site adoptuskids.

Rick J

talk to a children's hospital. they will be the most helpful people. they usually have a specialised or two lying around that specialized in down syndrome. they will be able to tell you were to go, who to talk to, possibly family's going to put there new-born up for adoption.

the thing you have to remember is that its going to be alot different. while maybe other kids are starting to ski with there parents and are starting to play baseball and stuff your child probably won't be eligable to play.

yummymummy

if you've worked with special needs children then you should know the pros and cons already,but working with them is completely different to having to take care of them 24 hours a day 365 days a year,also the care doesn't stop at 18 it may go on for the rest of your life.if you haven't had any children of your own yet are you truly ready to commit your self to raising a disabled child? well done for having a kind heart but please be realistic in your decision besides they may not think your suitable,you need to be ready for all the challenges that adoption and parenthood bring.good luck

oopsydaisy

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