I want so badly to adopt again, what is the best way to contact potential birthmoms without an agency?

Question

I guess the question pretty much says it all. I am financially stable, have adopted before and am government approved to do so again. I just don't agree with the agency fees and legal fees that are so high. In Alberta, I could finalize the private adoption, through the courts myself. I have to have all the same documents and clearances. I would rather take that 15K-35K and invest it for the childs future education. If anyone knows of a good resource, someone who may be making an adoption plan or is considering it themselves, please let me know. I am hoping for an open adoption, but will do closed too. Thanks so much! [e-mail]

Answer 1

I would try contacting a planed parenthood or doctors office. I am sure that they are in contact with women that are having a hard time deciding what to do. If they knew that there was someone waiting for their baby before they even had to decide, maybe they wouldn't get that abortion, maybe it would be easier to cope with the pregnancy, and maybe they could have the chance to get to know you during the pregnancy, and you would get to watch your new baby grow as you wait. Good Luck

Answer 2

I agree with you 100 percent. Agencies are very expensive and you can find your own birthmother.

I would check if you can sign up with parentprofiles.com (I'm note sure if Canadians can sign up). I also suggest networking and telling others about your plans to adopt, even handing out business cares, contacting pregnancy crisis centers, make an adoption website, so you have a presence on the internet and placing classified ads in newspapers (if that is legal in Canada).

See if there is a local adoption support group that can give you ore information about private adoption in your area! Good luck to you!

Answer 3

Contact a lawyer who specializes in adoptions, he can direct you best...

Answer 4

http://www.adoption.com