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WE ARE LICENSED! YAY! started by cdmommie (5/11/11 at 1:33pm)	That is so very exciting! Best of luck as you wait. 5/11/11 at 6:17pm by lauren	2	217
How long does it take to adopt a girl from South Korea? started by exnra (4/25/11 at 2:07pm)	We are also looking into Korean adoption, but we won't be old... 5/10/11 at 7:22pm by sk8boarder15	4	1,509
for those families in an open adoption, what does the relationship look like? started by sesa70 (4/14/11 at 7:54am)	That's tough. Keeping my fingers crossed for you! Here's... 5/5/11 at 4:31pm by Whistler	8	975
Conflicting feelings about ethics started by milletpuff (5/1/11 at 7:47pm)	I think this part is really important when talking about... 5/5/11 at 7:53am by CrunchyChrist...	10	745
looking for a baby/life book that is more adoption friendly started by sesa70 (4/26/11 at 9:13pm)	In looking through the various photobook options, I decided... 5/5/11 at 6:39am by sapphire_chan	5	426
First open adoption visit went well started by excitedtobeamom (4/30/11 at 8:25pm)	At the visit it wasn't emotional. Both birthparents are very... 5/2/11 at 6:26am by excitedtobeamom	4	486
Updating a 2-1/2yo thread about my ad :) started by heatherdeg (4/27/11 at 10:19pm)	Thanks much! We had a prior foster daughter go through... 4/30/11 at 11:00pm by heatherdeg	5	638
Advice for a person who is fostering . . now biomom has come back started by USAmma (4/13/11 at 7:38am)	Wow on the first one. That's a big mistake! I understand that... 4/28/11 at 2:36pm by marsupial-mom	19	1,439
What exactly happens during foster parent "verification" and how long did it take for you? AFTER... started by cdmommie (4/27/11 at 1:16pm)	It took about a week to become officially licensed after we'd... 4/28/11 at 2:19pm by marsupial-mom	3	482
Only thrift stores for foster children started by christophersmom (4/22/11 at 12:17pm) 1 2	Ridiculous! 4/25/11 at 9:36am by treegardner	27	1,927
financing private adoption started by mumquest (4/23/11 at 9:49pm)	Really look around! We went through a non-profit that based... 4/24/11 at 9:15pm by excitedtobeamom	4	388
We're officially waiting started by WifeMomChiro (4/22/11 at 6:03pm)	Congratulations! I remember that feeling. It was 8months and... 4/24/11 at 9:12pm by excitedtobeamom	5	309
Avoiding Burn-Out? started by marsupial-mom (4/13/11 at 9:48am)	We were in it to adopt and we did but I didn't quite feel done... 4/23/11 at 2:00pm by christophersmom	8	501
Please help! Adoption Reference started by BellyBean (4/21/11 at 6:02am)	I was a reference for my mother's foster care application. It... 4/23/11 at 1:54pm by Jane	6	1,340
Very Happy Update on Custody Issue with Little Sister started by Phantasmagoria (4/19/11 at 11:29am)	Thanks so much for updating us!! 4/23/11 at 4:48am by lauren	3	534
Choosing Doctor for a Birthmother started by wannabemom2 (4/19/11 at 5:19am)	California is huge. I would ask for recommendations in her... 4/20/11 at 3:16pm by CrazyCatLady	2	359
Small house and homeschooling - acceptable for adoption? started by GnomeyNewt (4/17/11 at 11:04pm)	In the private adoptions that I'm familiar with, the home... 4/20/11 at 3:38am by Polliwog	7	843
We have a son! Need relactating advice. started by excitedtobeamom (4/4/11 at 9:11pm)	Congratulations! I hope the nursing goes well :) Enjoy your... 4/19/11 at 7:46pm by lamamax3	7	633
please help... I need resources for a RAD adult (mom) started by BarbieSmith (2/15/11 at 1:17pm)	And treatment of adult Rad is different to borderline... 4/19/11 at 2:13pm by Sara Tracy	11	1,224
Just seeking hugs as we explore this journey. started by Thandiwe (4/4/11 at 12:16pm) 1 2	I'm starting to wonder if I'm crazy, lol. But when we had to... 4/18/11 at 8:39pm by Thandiwe	23	1,124
Multiple Toddlers started by eyeamviolet (3/28/11 at 5:29pm)	Oh, my dear, my heart goes out to you! We went from 2 to 4... 4/12/11 at 10:01am by adoptiongoddess	8	734
neuropsych eval and the almost 4 yo X-posted in SN forum started by queencarr (3/19/11 at 12:27am)	I'm glad that the appointment went well. I'm so glad that you... 4/12/11 at 7:53am by Polliwog	13	816
WE HAVE FINALLY ADOPTED(thanks to Amanda) started by natasha73 (4/1/11 at 1:08am)	Many of us would like to adopt... Should we all go looking for... 4/7/11 at 10:08am by LessTraveledBy	3	698
Thinking of foster parenting in Oregon, input? started by Lovenest (3/31/11 at 10:50am)	"What happens when that family doesn't have a placement??????"... 4/6/11 at 5:33pm by Smithie	9	996
foster parents and adoption rights started by mommy_mini (2/22/11 at 7:34pm)	It sounds to me like the first step is to talk about your... 4/6/11 at 7:10am by Smithie	8	598
Right of each country to select the adoptive parents based on their religion... thoughts? Islam... started by LessTraveledBy (3/25/11 at 1:13am) 1 2	Your father's side of the family can consider you whatever... 4/6/11 at 3:41am by Liquesce	30	1,540
Newbie started by FosteringHope (4/1/11 at 2:07pm)	Welcome! So glad you found us. Also feel free to check out the... 4/3/11 at 1:11pm by lauren	3	256
Need help sorting this out-fostering vs bio, deciding when we're ready started by HeatherAtHome (2/20/11 at 10:13am) 1 2	Thank you. 4/3/11 at 7:39am by HeatherAtHome	24	1,168
new baby home and things not going so well.... need some support started by sesa70 (3/21/11 at 7:58am)	Check out this website http://www.purplecrying.info/ we are... 4/2/11 at 1:20pm by misidawnrn	19	2,036
Going to See Our Boys in One Week!!! started by Marcimama (3/26/11 at 5:47pm)	Marci, that is wonderful, I hope your trip goes really well!! ... 3/28/11 at 5:04pm by tiffani	5	401
Right of each country to select the adoptive parents based on their religion... thoughts? Islam... started by LessTraveledBy (3/25/11 at 12:03am)	I'm going to lock this thread since it is a... 3/26/11 at 9:38am by lauren	5	495
Which countries have the orphanage match the child with the file of the adoptive parents? started by LessTraveledBy (3/26/11 at 2:06am)	Please forgive me for another ignorant question - and one that... 3/26/11 at 2:06am by LessTraveledBy	0	332
Aoption Day! started by pumpkingirl71 (3/23/11 at 4:04pm)	(no title) 3/25/11 at 12:34pm by CrunchyChrist...	5	304
Homestudy is fiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinally done! started by Alvenchrst (3/16/11 at 11:02am)	@queenjane: yeah, we had to redo some of that stuff, but I... 3/24/11 at 6:57pm by Smithie	7	471
First Licensing Visit Since DD's Adoption Coming Up Soon started by Polliwog (3/21/11 at 9:30am)	My licensing visit was postponed until Tuesday afternoon which... 3/24/11 at 3:14pm by Polliwog	5	384
Adoption Day Gift started by MrsH (3/13/11 at 10:25am)	What about doing something special as a family, rather than... 3/19/11 at 8:06am by queenjane	7	707
Inducing lactation for soon to be adopted newborn started by BubblingBrooks (3/5/11 at 10:39am)	Thanks SO much for your input! 3/16/11 at 10:53am by Alvenchrst	16	1,182
Our application will be in the mail today started by CrunchyChristianMama (3/15/11 at 7:45am)	Congratulations! I will follow your blog. I recognize your... 3/15/11 at 7:23pm by WifeMomChiro	1	254
Must remember to breathe.... started by sesa70 (3/4/11 at 2:26pm) 1 2	thank you for all the support everyone! Baby Z is absolutely... 3/15/11 at 9:23am by sesa70	23	1,423
video on the adoption tax credit started by RiverandJulie (3/10/11 at 4:50pm)	For those of you who (like me) have not quite gotten around to... 3/10/11 at 4:50pm by RiverandJulie	0	164
Home study and housing question started by BubblingBrooks (3/9/11 at 11:42am)	In TX, the baby is allowed to sleep in your room for the first... 3/10/11 at 1:40pm by cdmommie	2	406
Struggling a little started by christophersmom (3/4/11 at 8:21am)	(((HUGS.))) You made it through the first one and you'll be... 3/10/11 at 12:46pm by Polliwog	8	681
Pre-adoptive DD - suddenly acting up started by MrsH (3/8/11 at 5:41pm)	Thanks Polliwog, that looks like a great book! I requested it... 3/10/11 at 7:02am by MrsH	6	505
test thread started by lauren (3/9/11 at 1:50pm)	are things working? 3/9/11 at 1:50pm by lauren	0	101
I have great news too! We're officially matched. *AND NOW WE'RE NOT* started by ChristyMarie (2/23/11 at 3:37pm)	As I said, I don't know much about private adoption. But I... 3/6/11 at 6:36pm by pumpkingirl71	10	1,348
Older Child Adoption & baby photos started by leahcar (2/27/11 at 11:46am)	I just got a letter (email) from our sons grandma and cousin... 3/1/11 at 3:37pm by Marcimama	4	544
Abuse Allegations started by pumpkingirl71 (2/27/11 at 6:00am)	My state has team meetings. Nothing gets accomplished in them... 3/1/11 at 9:25am by marsupial-mom	11	699
New here with some questions about fostering started by Jacksmum8 (1/29/11 at 8:29pm) 1 2 3	I am going to start a new thread out of respect for the OP. 2/27/11 at 5:41am by pumpkingirl71	50	4,869
Just wanted to update on our first placement. started by tumblewieds (2/26/11 at 7:13am)	Thanks for sharing! I hope all goes well :) 2/26/11 at 5:01pm by Whistler	3	397
Life Story Writing started by phathui5 (2/26/11 at 1:10pm)	I remember having to do that as part of my MAPP classes. I'm... 2/26/11 at 4:41pm by Polliwog	1	158