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American Adoptions Agency? started by WifeMomChiro (10/23/10 at 12:50pm)	I know it seems nice to use an agency that is close, but... 11/17/10 at 1:31pm by rebyell	4	918
Oops, duplicate post. started by simplified (11/14/10 at 10:07pm)	(no title) 11/14/10 at 10:07pm by simplified	0	108
Teenagers/young adult and state help? started by kibba (11/8/10 at 10:46pm)	It was indeed passed. I work in foster care and while the... 11/13/10 at 6:33pm by bella99	6	388
Unschooled, unscreened, undiagnosed started by habuchaparty (10/28/10 at 10:53am)	Just lurking in here, but your post caught my eye. Just my 2... 11/11/10 at 1:16pm by flightgoddess	11	1,406
Bits and Pieces: Highs and Lows started by Polliwog (11/1/10 at 12:04pm)	Thanks for sharing. We'll REALLY celebrate with you when it's... 11/9/10 at 2:48am by Whistler	5	640
So frustrated with the system! started by jillybeans (11/8/10 at 7:25pm)	Unless the bio-mom had explicitly removed consent for the... 11/8/10 at 10:51pm by bella99	5	362
WWYD, eco dilema related to state provided services. started by natashaccat (10/30/10 at 3:54am)	Quote: Originally Posted by tumblewieds I appreciate the... 11/7/10 at 10:35pm by Polliwog	19	1,137
HIV+ Adoption started by sbrinton (9/10/10 at 12:51am)	We are in the same boat, looking to be open to HIV+. Much of... 11/1/10 at 10:35pm by Alvenchrst	18	1,975
We just got our first birthparent call!?!??!?!? started by ChristyMarie (11/1/10 at 12:54am)	That's terrible! Don't let it get you down. 11/1/10 at 10:25pm by carol7906	8	844
I just want to cry. :( started by krisnic (10/29/10 at 1:51pm)	Thank you for the replies. I very much avoided the neighbors... 11/1/10 at 1:12pm by krisnic	4	957
Finding Adoption Info In VA started by mama2myangels07 (11/1/10 at 9:16am)	Quote: Originally Posted by Polliwog Does VA have formal... 11/1/10 at 12:56pm by mama2myangels07	2	227
Mistakes We've Made As Foster Parents started by illinoisgranny (9/6/10 at 12:51am) 1 2	Quote: mistakes i have made.... telling the caseworkers too... 11/1/10 at 12:50am by phathui5	22	2,506
How do you make the decision to adopt a child with SN? started by LessTraveledBy (10/21/10 at 5:00pm)	My husband and I have just gone through this. Today we... 10/27/10 at 10:56pm by sbrinton	10	750
How much space do we need? started by phathui5 (10/23/10 at 8:32pm)	I called today and they said it has to have a window and a... 10/26/10 at 4:31pm by phathui5	8	614
Fun video to share started by karin95 (10/19/10 at 11:12pm)	The computer speech made it even better : ) 10/23/10 at 9:51pm by pumpkingirl71	2	316
Hey there! (Newbie) started by tumblewieds (10/23/10 at 11:14am)	Welcome 10/23/10 at 9:48pm by pumpkingirl71	3	288
Did anyone use adoption business cards? started by ChristyMarie (10/23/10 at 9:45am)	Quote: Originally Posted by SundayCrepes I heard of someone... 10/23/10 at 12:34pm by ChristyMarie	2	485
Filed the Petition to Adopt started by Polliwog (10/14/10 at 1:57pm) 1 2	That licensing social worker is moving to the CPS therapeutic... 10/22/10 at 3:23pm by Polliwog	20	875
I'm baaaaaack!! started by Thandiwe (10/22/10 at 2:34pm)	I'm glad that you'll be around here (and Facebook) more. I've... 10/22/10 at 3:22pm by Polliwog	1	351
Vaccination concerns? started by WifeMomChiro (10/14/10 at 12:47pm) 1 2	Yup. In the case of Korea, adoptive parents are not at all... 10/22/10 at 1:57pm by RedOakMomma	29	1,142
Family Responses... not what we imagined started by Marcimama (10/15/10 at 9:42pm)	There's a section in the current issue of Adoptive Families... 10/22/10 at 1:17am by marsupial-mom	4	848
Biological before Adoption? started by krisnic (9/30/10 at 1:19pm) 1 2	Congrats!... 10/21/10 at 11:54pm by Smithie	37	1,812
Waiting to Adopt NON DDC ~ October 2010 started by BeckC (10/1/10 at 2:49pm)	I decided that this would be the best place to introduce... 10/18/10 at 11:09pm by CrunchyChrist...	12	695
I Finally Got My License & Mileage Today started by illinoisgranny (10/1/10 at 11:57pm)	What a great job you're doing in a difficult situation. Hang... 10/17/10 at 12:18am by carol7906	2	446
Foster-adoption gift registry started by nicolelynn (9/28/10 at 1:52am) 1 2	A shower sounds like a lovely way to celebrate your foster... 10/15/10 at 9:49am by IncompetentHo...	31	1,365
How did you know she was "the one"? started by sbrinton (10/6/10 at 9:51pm)	I was "gone" with one picture. She had a lot more health and... 10/14/10 at 10:39pm by Leatherette	16	1,135
Update about the Adoption Tax Credit started by Polliwog (10/9/10 at 6:01pm)	You just need to have a paper copy to make in with the... 10/14/10 at 1:54pm by Polliwog	12	693
Home study report started by sagewinna (10/12/10 at 1:11pm)	Every state has their own rules and I haven't worked in CA so... 10/13/10 at 3:05am by tea_time	6	372
? on our written profile - description of your location. started by ChristyMarie (10/10/10 at 11:59am)	Thank you both for the feedback. Let's see, could I say... 10/11/10 at 9:23am by ChristyMarie	3	445
Adoption and moving out of state started by zombie (10/1/10 at 11:25pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by zombie Did you have to take the... 10/5/10 at 5:31pm by Sierra	9	757
"Reluctant" Spouse started by Marcimama (2/22/10 at 1:49am)	The progression of your story really touched me. I am in the... 10/5/10 at 5:19pm by WifeMomChiro	19	2,184
Adoptive breastfeeding an HIV+ baby? started by sbrinton (10/3/10 at 1:54am)	Some women can make tons of milk with the medications and... 10/5/10 at 4:53pm by SundayCrepes	6	845
Possible situation - talk to me about... started by BeckC (9/29/10 at 6:40pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by BeckC We said no. I won't be... 10/1/10 at 8:17pm by Whistler	7	739
adopting/infertility started by missme (9/23/10 at 10:40pm) 1 2	I think in a situation in which the TTC has a definite ending... 10/1/10 at 12:03am by wallabi	25	1,428
Update #17 - Denied to foster due to bio kids not being vaxed - Arkansas started by larkish (9/9/10 at 2:11pm)	I'm glad you and your DH found peace on the issue, larkish.... 9/30/10 at 7:49pm by Smithie	16	1,219
fascinating article on adoptive breastfeeding started by MovingMomma (9/29/10 at 10:30pm)	This is awesome, thanks! When I first heard of adoptive... 9/30/10 at 7:05pm by missme	2	400
How Many of You Know the Source of Funding for Foster Children? POLL Question started by illinoisgranny (9/8/10 at 11:43pm) 1 2	$4000 is a lot less money than paying post-adoption subsidy... 9/30/10 at 6:25pm by Polliwog	21	1,363
We're moving forward! started by Whistler (9/29/10 at 7:35pm)	The photos are password protected on the list I'm looking at.... 9/30/10 at 1:31am by MovingMomma	4	320
Happy Birthday Baby Bear! started by Whistler (9/29/10 at 7:40pm)	She lives about 1.5 hours north of us. 9/30/10 at 12:34am by Whistler	3	296
GS has Ringworm!!! started by illinoisgranny (9/29/10 at 10:08pm)	Thanks colsxjack, for the tips. I have two cats so I better... 9/29/10 at 11:33pm by illinoisgranny	3	328
I'm Still Not Getting Licensed Pay Rate----RANT started by illinoisgranny (9/21/10 at 9:13pm)	Well, after calling my state advocacy hotline for the THIRD... 9/29/10 at 10:03pm by illinoisgranny	2	535
Waiting to Adopt NON DDC ~ September 2010 started by BeckC (9/2/10 at 6:57pm)	You can update us from waiting to apply to accepted by our... 9/29/10 at 7:51pm by Whistler	19	845
Experienced adoption mamas, please help me think this through... started by MissRubyandKen (9/13/10 at 1:24pm)	Another angle to consider is the artificial twinning of your... 9/29/10 at 7:46pm by Whistler	4	860
Is this cheating? started by sesa70 (9/24/10 at 12:31am)	Quote: Originally Posted by kathteach Wow Polliwog that is... 9/29/10 at 3:39pm by christophersmom	14	1,028
Book recs for bio kids in soon to be foster to adopt family started by jtbuko (9/26/10 at 10:29pm)	The Ocean Within. It's been years since I read it but I... 9/27/10 at 7:19pm by SundayCrepes	3	310
Would like some insight/help/support on making this decision started by denimtiger (9/25/10 at 12:13pm)	I agree with the others. My biggest concern is for your... 9/26/10 at 12:43am by SundayCrepes	3	452
need suggestions for teen started by faithsstuff (8/16/10 at 10:37am)	Have things improved any? What a difficult situation. 9/23/10 at 5:31pm by jazzharmony	6	745
Off And Running started by marsupial-mom (9/8/10 at 6:09pm)	I watched this last night. It was an interesting documentary,... 9/21/10 at 7:46pm by Minky	5	751
Possible ADHD, RAD DX Today, What a Relief started by illinoisgranny (9/8/10 at 11:15pm)	Thanks everyone for your replies and support. We had a second... 9/20/10 at 12:07am by illinoisgranny	16	1,002
going, going, gone started by griffin2004 (9/16/10 at 12:08am)	I'm so sorry for you and your daughter and the little girl... 9/19/10 at 5:54pm by lamamax3	10	922