Forum: Domestic Adoption

Hi everyone, was wondering if anyone has done an open adoption? When I hear 'matched' I think it's via agency placement but unsure. Just checking for other experiences. I'm in agony of course :( Thanks!

Hi, We had a terrible experience with the agency that handled our first adoption, however our adoption was miraculously completed and we have a beautiful little boy. We want to adopt again but want to be very sure we do our homework and pick a solid agency or attorney this time around. I would...

HI Everyone- We are JUST starting the adoption process in Michigan. We are using a private agency and are completing our preliminary paperwork this week. I am an adult adoptee that was adopted from the same agency way back in 1982 so I have a good understanding of adoption from the "flip" side...

Let me introduce myself - my husband and I are 37 and have had 3 MCs, we have recently been told our only real chance is to try IVF. I am not sure I can take another failed attempt and I am completely amazed by how strong some of the women on this board have been. We are now trying to understand...

Just received a text from max's birth mom. When placement occurred, she signed her rights after 48 hrs. She told us and agency at the time that BF was a one night stand. Well, this text message tag Sophie got stated that this one night stand was her boyfriend of 6years. He just found out from BM...

What was your experience? What types of questions did they ask during the home study? We are just looking in to this agency so any feedback is appreciated!

Hi. My wife and I have been doing our home work on Domestic Infant Adoption. We've attended a Resolve conference and a few agency orientations. We've collected stacks of information packets, books and done some internet research. We are currently following up with post orientation Q & A e-mails...

A little background. I used to work for a large national publishing house up until December of 2011. I was taken by surprise along with 500 others, of a pink slip. My first thoughts where, Great! now I am out the 10K they promised for adoption expenses. That was the only reason we chose the...

Hi. Just wondering if anyone knows how to adopt a safe-haven baby? We are not foster parents, so maybe that disqualifies us. But yeh, any information would be appreciated. Thanks! ~Judi

We had an experience with Unique Adoptions several years back, and it appears that the same sort of experiences are being had by other adoptive parents. We contracted with Unique Adoptions only because we matched with a birthmom they were representing, and our contract says that. We paid fees to...

everyone. you know our journey. Max is home. We are over joyed and elated and now we have a tinge of fear. I was laid off from my employer. And we are in the second month of placement. Any experience our situation? can Max be taken back? Mike

First let me ask, are there no search bars on the forums? I wanted to type a search to find where my question might already have been asked and answered, but I couldn't any place to type in a search. I am just getting started on researching a private adoption agency or firm for domestic...

Well, the journey is coming to a close. Max will be traveling home to Ohio on Friday. He was released 3 weeks early from the NICU on good behavior. We had him at our temporary home in Texas for Christmas. What a treat. He is now 5lbs 10 oz. growing leaps and bounds. looking cute as ever! will...

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Hello. I've been contacted by an Elizabeth Gabby about the adoption of her infant daughter. Have any of you heard of her? Thanks! ~Judi Home - Big Hearts... Empty Arms

Hello! Just wondering if anyone can tell me what states do NOT allow you to advertise yourselves to prospective birthmoms. Like, I found out that it is not legal for Florida families to advertise themselves in Wisconsin. I'm just wondering what the rest of you have gleaned from your...

Got the call from agency today. We have been selected by birthmom. Baby is due mid January. It's a boy. Fingers crossed that we make it through to the end and return from Texas a family of four. We are reserved and excited With the news.

If you have used Adoption Circle in Ohio, please PM me.

I’m wondering if anyone out there has had experience with posting their profile online. What has your experience been? Would you recommend it? Why or why not? Thanks!

has anyone used kvc . org to adopt? our family is looking in to bringing a boy in to our family and i wondered if anyone has any reviews on this agency?

Hi. My sister is a foster parent, and her agency is desperate for more foster parents. There is such a shortage that even babies are going to shelters rather than to foster homes. You have to take a free 10-week (once weekly) class to be licensed, and have a homestudy. Then you receive...

Hello, My husband and I are restarting the process again. We were with a facilitator in GA and it was brutal, to be honest. We stopped, regrouped, and have finished our home study with Adoption Connection in SF. Before we move forward, I was hoping I could have feedback on using them for the...

A friend of mine is spearheading a new online outlet. He is petitioning artist who have been touched by adoption to make submissions to his online gallery. From there families can purchase limited run posters for framing. What things would people be interested in as a possible keepsake poster? ...

Just wanted to post and see if you have any updates in your adoption journey?