We are looking into adopting an older child. My son's twin was overdosed in the hospital 4 years ago, (when he was 6 1/2) and we .... know that we know.... we are going to adopt. We took the adoption training classes last August. Does anyone know any child between the ages of 6-10 that needs adopted. We are a Christian family and look forward to meeting the child we have been praying for. Our son wants to know when the new boy is coming. We have dealt with special needs, so we are pretty open to children and pray they will "put-up" with us too. :o) Thanks in advance. Email me at Amore4Christ@yahoo.com
2007-04-11 03:30:08 · 6 answers · asked by amore4christ 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
Contact your state's local children services program or foster care. They will be able to arrange an "older" adoption for you. And because you go through the foster care program to adopt, it costs much less than doing it through a lawyer or adoption agency typically.
I would be hesitant to find someone through the internet though because of all the horrible scams people do to adoptive parents these days. Network with friends and family (and the church too). That's how we met our son's biological family - through our neighbor!
Take care and good luck to your family!
2007-04-13 11:50:01 · answer #1 · answered by BPD Wife 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok, well disregard my email then! Cuz I know the answer hehe!
Anyways, a friend of mine has an aunt & uncle who adopted from China twice. My friend told me (because I asked why, since there are so may kids here who need families) that if a child is adopted in America, the birth parents can get that child back (though Im sure its a long process, it can be done). But if the child is from another country, the biological parents can't get him/her back.
2007-04-12 20:42:27 · answer #2 · answered by annie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you looked at the State of Ohio's "Adopt Ohio" website? It is:
http://jfs.ohio.gov/oapl/
There are a lot of children in that age range who are waiting to be adopted. We are getting ready to adopt our foster daughter from the state. She's 6 years old and a true blessing. Good luck to you!
2007-04-13 02:00:01 · answer #3 · answered by Emily B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
touch them, could would be chuffed to supply you all the advice you want, particularly while you're keen to undertake older toddlers. In our state (Texas) there are a number of non-earnings businesses that help human beings get authorized as foster mom and father and to undertake from the foster equipment. in terms of qualifying, you continually only would desire to teach you're emotionally and financially reliable, and in any different case able to supply a reliable abode for the youngster. this implies you have a job, aspects, room on your place, a secure ecosystem, etc for the youngster. additionally, adopting via foster care is extremely much less high priced in comparison to private adoption. it could additionally be unfastened, finding on your close by regulations and the youngster you undertake (in our state, adopting older childrens usually ability you would be reimbursed on your expenses). you will additionally qualify for a tax credit on your federal earnings tax and would get different advantages for adopting in the time of the state (subsidies, academic expenses, etc).
2016-10-28 10:27:43 · answer #4 · answered by catharine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a lawyer
2007-04-11 03:34:16 · answer #5 · answered by bronzebabekentucky 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
wow...that is so sad! try here and good luck:
http://www.childwelfare.com/waiting.htm
2007-04-11 03:43:58 · answer #6 · answered by love2dance 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋