My husband and I are considering adoption?

div2wice

I agree. It seems as though you are really buying the child, not adopting one. Its disgusting how much money these agencies make off of people like us who just want to have a children.

Private adoptions cost a bunch, but they are the only way to get a baby/young child. If you don't care about the age, you should go through the state/CPS. It is much less expensive, and usually not as up & down as private adoptions are.

International are even more money, they really rake you through the coals because they know they can. Required travel/stays, papers, fees, etc. But again, you are much more likely to get a baby going internationally.

There are loans you can get to help with expenses, that is really the only "assistance" available for adoptions.

Best of luck !!

anastasia beaverhausen-the real1

foster care.

Nurse Autumn Intactivist NFP

Foster Care

Why be on a waiting list for YEARS for kids who HAVE capable parents, but just need some support, when there are kids aging out of the system everyday?

Freckle Face

Foster care.

Zeena

There are a lot of children in foster care all around the states that need homes.

Good luck!

mom of 4

start with foster care it seems to work and it is cheaper to adopt the foster child

Randy B

I can see that the costs are a concern but there is always adoption through your local Dept of Social Services (foster care). It's normally free, or as close as you can get to it.

sunny

Looking to adopt a kid to seal the deal with your new hubby, eh?

Look into foster care, the kids there NEED parents.

cmc

I have a friend who adopted a baby with her second husband and a grown child. I have another who had a baby in the same situation (half siblings 19 year apart). Both are thrilled they made the decision to be parents again.

â™¥ Wendy B

You do get a $10,000 tax credit. Even if you adopt from the foster care system. Also there are loans you can get for this.

KP19633

Where are you adopting from? My parents are adopting over seas in China. They just got their referral and travel to China in 5 weeks to go get their little girl who is 15 months old. My parents are 50. For Chinese adoption they prefer you to be older than like 35, you have to make more than 100k a year, and it is very expensive. They had to pay an adoption agency, fill out TONS of paper work, take classes, and have home studies done. This took them 3 years. Not to mention, a plain ticket alone coasts like over 1000 each. But, to them, it is all worth it in the end. I know that it is not like this in every adoption. I just know more about Chinese adoption. But I am so happy because my parents have always wanted this. They have 6 kids, including me, and they are soooo loving, and they also got a special needs child who had a cleft lip, cleft pallot. She got it repaired, but they dont care what the child looks like, they just want to help. Good Luck with everything.

BlackRock113

you should definitely adopt if you believe you will provide a great family for a kid who needs it. you're helping yourself, the adoptee and the world.

billie

Be prepared for a long haul as it has a lot of highs and lows. You both need to be strong people and very honest with each other in what you both want as your end result. Remember this is for the rest of your lives and the childs.
Be prepared to tell your social worker all your intimate secrets because by the time you have done your home study they will know everything about you.
All I can say just be yourselves as that is what the social worker is looking for.

matt_ash4u

I'm sorry that you have not been able to have your own child but I really think that adoption would be a great alternative. Adoption rates in our country have dropped tremendously, so I encourage anyone willing and able to adopt.

annale444

i think it would be a great idea to do so.

Rowan

I think it's a great idea. Try contacting your local agency, and getting th ball rolling. Also, sit down and discuss what your feelings our. Make sure you're doing it for the right reasons.Good luck!

Alice

You could be making a child so happy. I'm so glad you are chosing adoption over the science implant thing.
I really hope you are happy with your new child.

I don't think there should be any problem.
A girl I know, her parents are now 50, even past and only a couple of years ago fostered and adopted a girl.

Madeline + Laura = my â™¥

I think you could. But certain places have certain age requirements.

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