I'm 23 right now and I won't start nursing school until I'm 26. I'll be 30 when I graduate. After I graduate I want to adopt. I really don't know anything about adoption. Is there any places to learn about rules and laws of adoption in Maryland?
2007-10-29 23:37:19 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adoption
Virgo27 great minds think alike.
2007-10-30 09:27:19 · update #1
The best thing is to talk to the department in your state government responsible for Foster Care and general child and family protection. Most states have very good programs for working with people looking to adopt through the foster care system. They will tell you what you need to do, when we did it it was relatively easy and inexpensive.
Please note, many people are concerned that these children are 'damaged goods', either severely disabled, 'crack babies', or have behavioral problems due to abuse or neglect. While it is true that there are many children in the system who have problems, there are many others who are normal, happy children, and who just need a stable home and loving parent to shine. You may also find (especially as a nurse) that you want to care for a higher demand or special needs child.
At the very least, look into becoming a foster parent. This will get you involved with the system and give you some hands on experience caring for children. You can likely do this while still a student.
A google search found this contact:
Barbara Terry
410 767-7908
BTerry@dhr.state.md.us
2007-10-30 05:25:06 · answer #1 · answered by Wundt 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh my goodness you stole my life, but anyway the best thing to do is contact your local social services and go from there. You can also find adoption agencies and usually information from books in the library.
2007-10-29 23:48:07 · answer #2 · answered by Virgo27 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
OMG... you won't believe how many sites come up if you google: adoption MD!!! Tons of them.
maryland.adoption.com looked cool!!
2007-10-30 05:24:35 · answer #3 · answered by crissygirly 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋