Potentially interested in adopting a child some day?
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Potentially interested in adopting a child some day?
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We are not looking for something soon or immediate, as our own biological children are still young (4, and 1.5 year old twins). We are also undergoing some structural issues and major repairs to our home, but we wanted to educate ourselves on the process. I have been on many websites, and any time I try to make an enquiry I have to fill out an extensive questionnaire, and it makes me feel like I am applying to be an adoptive parent, which we are not ready to do as of yet.
We are not looking to adopt an infant, we would like to adopt an older child, probably over 7 (of course we would be open to other age groups, but we feel this would fit best in our family situation). We live in Canada, and are wondering if anyone (familiar with the process) can advise costs involved etc. We would like to adopt through children's services, either the US (if it is allowed?) or Canada, and would like to know if anyone can give us any advice for preparing our children, home, lifestyle before we began this journey. Please understand we are not being "greedy" wanting to adopt another child when we have three. We are perfectly capable of conceiving, we would like to give a less fortunate child a chance at a loving home and family.
Currently we own a 4 bedroom home in the country, the schoolbus picks up on our front lawn, for both Catholic/Public school. We have a fully fenced yard, a seperately fenced swimming pool, and our yard backs onto acres of country. We are currently a foster home for the animal shelter, and have three large dogs of our own. Dogs are an important part of our and our childrens' lives, and respect for animals. In the summer we camp, and in the acreage behind our yard is a pond/creek for skating,a baseball diamond and playground. My husband is a shiftworker and I am a stay-at-home mother, who does crafting projects and draws portraits to supplement our income, however most goes to the local animal shelter. We have a fairly modest income, but we do live comfortably and happily, have no debt (outside our mortgage) and I believe we could offer a loving home to a child. Do adoption agencies consider homes with pets or younger children? Thank you, any advice greatly appreciated!
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'Insert name here'
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Yes, from what i have read, adoption agencies consider people like your family :), only if you are considering international adoption i would be careful, a few i have seen are not keen on couples who have children, they allow them to adopt but sometimes they don't give you 'priority' if you know what i mean. You sound in an ideal situation though. All the best :) |
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heather11ginny23
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This is a great thing that you are considering. Help save another life that really wants to be saved. If you do end up wanting another child please persue your goal. You need to get a home study done and their are a few thing to do and have ready for that and that is about it. Good luck. |
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kateiskate
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If you are considering adoption, you also need to consider the lasting emotional effects of adoption on adopted children and their families. Relinquishment is a trauma referred to as the "Primal Wound" that will have a profound impact on the adoptee.
Please check out a couple of books on the subject as an introduction into the complex topic.
http://www.enotalone.com/article/4571.html
http://www.nancyverrier.com/ |
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