I am more than willing to foster or adopt children, but the governement has made the process so expensive. Homestudies to begin with cost, processing fees, adoption fees, etc. I may not have a lot of money but I do have a lot of love, and enough money to give the child a decent home with sports and such, but the cost of getting started is too much. If the government can waive fees left and right and give grants for the craziest things why isn't this an option for someone like me?
2007-03-27 09:55:59 · 6 answers · asked by 20+ years and still in-love! 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Almost all states if not all states pay foster parents for taking in a child. You just have to complete the courses and requirements towards becoming a foster
2007-03-27 10:22:26 · answer #1 · answered by texas_angel_wattitude 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wonder the same thing. Id love love love to adopt and hopefully one day I can. I,like you, can afford another mouth, another sports team, aother wardrobe, ect ect but theyve lost sight of what really matters here. Even a home with very little ,money but overall a happy and stable home is far better than being another # in an orphanage, why cant this be seen? Its like buying a car or a small home, you need so much to get going, but I suppose that money could be saved for, but "they" should really be concerning themselves with getting these children homes and simply look at the overall enviroment and do the background checks. Its a shame so many are in and out of foster homes, its very unstable and unloving to be in so many homes, being dealt with like a real estate. Than at 18, they are kicked out to somehow know how to handle life, theres no way.
2007-03-27 17:03:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was faced with the same questions when my husband and I were looking to adopt. I was told to check with my state department of family services and see if they will help in the cost of adoption. depending on the state you live in they may help you. I was in Oregon during the time we were looking into adoption and they told me that if I had the child protective services do my home studies and background checks that the state would help with the costs and if I adopted through them ie.. child removed from the home and the parents parental rights have been removed from the natural parent. often as the result of abuse or neglect or the parents just turned the child over to the state authorities they would reimburse me any and all costs for the adoption if I incurred any. Also it would be a free service if I were to adopt a special needs child who's problems ranged from mild to severe. You might want to start with your local welfare or department of children and family services and ask to speak with a social or case worker and see what they can do for you. They have a lot of children that need goos Loving homes like you can provide. Good Luck in your endeavors.
2007-03-27 17:22:44 · answer #3 · answered by trish c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not sure where your looking but I know when I was in foster care my family got money for us and I dont recall them having to pay. And if I remember right even after adoption I think they still got money until I was like 18 or graduated which ever came first....
2007-03-27 17:02:27 · answer #4 · answered by DeeLicious 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it's stupid and i have no doubts about that. i think really all you can do is wait a bit longer and save more money before you try. if you do get through and are blessed to be a parent trust me it is very much worth it. i am adopted and i am watching another family go through the same process. it helps to have family and friends who would be wiling to support you on this too. good luck, adoption is definitely worth it. :-)
2007-03-27 17:02:19 · answer #5 · answered by Roxy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
look into it more. a lot of foster homes get money for taking care of the kids.
2007-03-27 16:59:39 · answer #6 · answered by lukkyB22 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋