My younger cousion is pregnant. She lives in California and I live in Washington state. She asked me if I would adopt her baby. The baby is not due till March 2008. Does anybody know the process? Not that I am just after money...But does the state give some type of allowence for adopting families?
2007-09-16 14:46:51 · 12 answers · asked by reina a 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adoption
There is no money given to anyone for adopting a child. Legally, it is just like giving birth to a child. If you will qualify for state aid because you can't afford to have the child, you will probably not be approved as an adoptive parent. The process involved with adopting the child starts with you hiring a lawyer. Laws vary from state to state and your lawyer should be able to tell you the procedure. If you do end up adopting your cousin's baby PLEASE let the child know from birth about her/his circumstances of birth -- tell them they are adopted and who their birthparents are. Do not hide this information from the child. Do not wait unitl you think they are "old enough." Also be sure your cousin gets counseling and has a clear understanding that she is giving up all legal rights to her child and that you will be the child's mother in all ways.
2007-09-16 16:45:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
You can plan on spending money and probably not getting any assistance. You may get a tax credit, but that is about it.
You need to explore adoption a whole bunch more before you commit. Adoption is a life long commitment.
You don't say if your married, if you have a stable job, home, etc... These are all things to consider before you move forward. Get some professional help. This is a major life decision and not one to be made on this type of forum.
2007-09-16 15:36:20 · answer #2 · answered by Lonelywife 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I do know of a fabulous agency in Washington state that could answer all your questions. (no I do not work for them!) But they did help me adopt a child and were extremely helpful. Their website is www.kidstoadopt.org and speak to Dan or Sandy or there may be another girl in the office.
They can tell you of the whole process and will answer many questions you have and even the ones you dont know you have!
best of luck! Sheri
2007-09-19 05:41:11 · answer #3 · answered by ponytails07 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. The only way you get money is if you adopt from the state you live in,and the child/ren you adopt have some sort of mental problems. What you will be doing is just adopting.(private adoption) once she signs over her baby to you,and you sign all the legal paperwork, that child becomes yours. You have to support that child.
2007-09-17 04:41:31 · answer #4 · answered by April B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should call your local department of Social Services. Even if you use a private adoption agency, you may qualify for a subsidy from the state, for example Medicaid. Depending on your income, you may be able to get a small cash amount as well. Here in Colorado it's $100 a month, but every little bit helps.
2007-09-16 17:01:21 · answer #5 · answered by Rainbow Connection 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't think there is any assistance. Most of the time you pay thousands of dollars to adopt a child, but from what I understand it is different if it is with in a family like this. You are going to have to get a lawyer to draw up the paperwork though. The lawyer can also help you with your questions.
good luck !
2007-09-18 07:38:27 · answer #6 · answered by Kali's Mom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i do not know if the states you are ask about have any allowances for such adoption. You would first need to talk this over witha lawyer to make sure all is legal and that may be an extra wxpense but if you can give the child all it needs this may work out well for you and her as well, however the down side is that she may want to have her say in how you raise the child. That is why you need to talk to a lawyer Make sure you will be able to get insurance on the child and that it will not cause a financial hardship on you. You do have somekind of break on taxes thou//////and extra deduction.!!!
2007-09-16 15:02:34 · answer #7 · answered by littlerascal711 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I adopted a son through the county department for children's services. He was handicapped. They paid an allowance for the first 2 or 3 years.
Good luck.
2007-09-17 04:12:51 · answer #8 · answered by back from the dead 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My mom and father stated adoption for a protracted time till now they actually went via with it whilst i became 15 and my brother became thirteen. Our observed siblings have been 8 and 3. We have been rather excited in the commencing up, in spite of the fact that it became slightly awkward whilst they moved in, rather whilst subjects got here up in communique approximately issues that surpassed off till now they moved in. It have been given greater useful, in spite of the fact that it became nonetheless a ask your self to the equipment, and once I left for college, it looked as though it could have huge psychological issues for my little brother (6yrs), who did not rather comprehend that it became not the comparable style of abandonment that he knew till now. all of us work together, yet i does not say interior the comparable way as my organic and organic brother and that i. it could have some thing to do with the age distinction as properly, yet my bigger brother and that i work together greater familiarly with one yet another, whilst our relationship with the greater youthful 2 are greater....formal. i don't observe a distinction on how my mom and father handle us regardless of the undeniable fact that.
2016-12-17 03:06:02 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, there is no allowance. I'd hate to see someone who can't even spell, adopt a child. Let alone seeking assistance from the government. If you can't afford to raise this child, don't.
2007-09-16 15:11:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋