Is there any one who could tell me if there is a way to adobt a child without going through an adoption agency..... I can't afford all the cost of going through an adoption agency.... And I do not want to go through foster care.... I have been that route, and I end up with a broken heart when they took the children back, and placed them with their family..... I want to adopt a child, to raise as my own...Is there any help out there????? Please let me know.... My husband and I are wanting a child so badly....
2006-08-28 16:35:54 · 10 answers · asked by wva_butterfly 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
My wife and I are adoptive parents, but I am not going to claim to be an expert. You are right when you say that adoption is very expensive, we spent roughly $25,000 to adopt domestically. I gather overseas adoptions can cost even more because you have to add in travel, immigration, etc.
A few possibilities:
Church groups might be more affordable. I understand that Catholic Charities limits fees to 10% of annual income (you will have to provide income tax returns). Governmental agencies are generally less expensive than private groups. That said, you might get pushed into a foster parent situation which you said you do not want.
Some employers offer adoption assistance, maybe you could look into this. After all, adoption saves on medical insurance costs. You can get up to $10,000? (not sure of the exact number) back through an income tax deduction but this comes after the fact, you will have to come up with the money up front.
There are other groups which offer assistance. Former Chicago Bear Gayle Sayers is an adoptive father and created The Gayle Sayers Foundation for Adoption (not sure if that is the exact name but it is close). The foundation promotes adoption in the African American Community and offers financial assistance.
Hopefully at least one of these alternatives is helpful to you.
Good luck.
I assure you, everything is worth it.
2006-08-29 07:35:31 · answer #1 · answered by Adoptive Father 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can do it through an adoption lawyer and put personal adds in newspapers nationwide. I see that all the time. Next time you get a newspaper, look through the classifieds, I forget what the title the adds are under is, maybe happy ads or something. Good luck hon! I will pray that you are connected with the child that is meant to be yours!
2006-08-28 16:42:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know there are government assistance things for that. If you're in the military they even have some program that cuts out a lot of the major costs of adoption. Also try adoption from a small christian organization or international like guatemala. They are so desperate that a lot of them will work with you.
2006-08-28 16:40:54 · answer #3 · answered by ikikochan 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is a way to adopt with no cost to you at all......through your county office it is called foster adopt.
2006-08-29 15:34:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could try a private adoption or look outside the United States. My job has adoption assistance as one of my benefits. See if your company has anything like that.
2006-08-28 16:37:54 · answer #5 · answered by amoroushotmama 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The best thing to do is contact an adoption lawyer. You are going to have to have one anyway to make it legal.
2006-08-28 16:37:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know Wendy's has adoption aid programs, I remember that from when I worked there, maybe do a little research on this.
2006-08-28 16:39:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
try a Sergent mother that way the baby will be your and that way you and your husband can experience the pregnancy and birth together i hope every thing work out for u
2006-08-28 17:13:14 · answer #8 · answered by sassyladytee 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
have you thought about asking about serogate mothers,or fathers which ever it may take for you to have a child of your own?
2006-08-28 16:39:14 · answer #9 · answered by cyndi b 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Have you thought about a surrogate mother?
2006-08-29 03:39:21 · answer #10 · answered by brevejunkie 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋