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Money? started by WifeMomChiro (8/30/10 at 12:04am)	I think there has to be more to his fears, but he is not... 8/31/10 at 5:26pm by WifeMomChiro	5	734
If you foster, is there really and $ left at the end of the month? started by cdmommie (8/17/10 at 1:58pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by marsupial-mom But here's the... 8/31/10 at 1:56pm by hannahgrace	69	4,330
Homestudy and bedroom? started by alexsam (8/18/10 at 3:12pm)	Our youngest bio son would be sharing with his adopted... 8/27/10 at 7:16pm by sbrinton	8	947
Waiting to Adopt NON DDC ~ August 2010 started by BeckC (8/1/10 at 6:48am) 1 2	We were contacted last week about a baby another agency was... 8/27/10 at 2:02am by lamamax3	23	1,362
Bio kids & fostering. started by HeatherAtHome (8/7/10 at 6:47am) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by queenjane I think sometimes... 8/26/10 at 8:32pm by HeatherAtHome	21	1,445
placement! started by griffin2004 (8/21/10 at 1:50am)	My biggest recommendation is to work on forming a mutual... 8/26/10 at 12:54pm by Sierra	13	774
AP Foster Parenting started by nicolelynn (8/6/10 at 1:46am)	The thing is, the workers only know what you tell them. Mine... 8/24/10 at 6:37pm by MissinNYC	14	1,046
Right to adoption thread moved to TAO started by lauren (8/22/10 at 11:17pm)	This thread placed in Talk Amongst Ourselves. Due to its... 8/24/10 at 7:27am by lauren	1	407
When birthfather is not a nice guy started by IncompetentHousewife (8/18/10 at 11:13pm) 1 2	I want to apologize to everyone for my very emotional... 8/23/10 at 1:27pm by pumpkingirl71	28	2,037
Looking for a blog I read a few months ago... started by GreenStudent (8/19/10 at 2:52am)	Are you thinking of Bring Peri Home? Carla M. is appealing... 8/20/10 at 10:00pm by kathteach	1	471
Agencies and Vax??? started by Marcimama (8/6/10 at 5:43pm)	I'm in MI and don't recall anything being asked about it. I... 8/18/10 at 7:28pm by IncompetentHo...	9	697
Any Canadian domestic, state adoption stories? started by GMum (8/11/10 at 7:14pm)	Thanks for the link Miche28 - I'm madly devouring all the... 8/17/10 at 9:07pm by GMum	4	601
Baby Girl's Adoption Final started by christophersmom (8/14/10 at 10:53pm)	congratulations! 8/17/10 at 8:21pm by tiffani	11	781
CPS foster/kinship advice needed - help from the state? started by tsfairy (8/9/10 at 6:06pm)	I looked up some information for you from the Texas... 8/17/10 at 3:14am by illinoisgranny	9	1,255
My Baby is 2 started by SundayCrepes (8/10/10 at 4:37am)	Awww, sweet! Glad you guys had a great birthday! 8/14/10 at 11:20pm by christophersmom	8	683
need some advice about our program choices; long! started by sesa70 (5/7/10 at 10:48am) 1 2	Thanks everyone. It does sit poorly with me as well, for many... 8/14/10 at 9:26pm by sesa70	22	1,647
Bonded with 1 adoptive child, not the other started by QueeTheBean (7/23/10 at 9:58pm) 1 2 3	What pumpkingirl said it so true...try not to take it... 8/11/10 at 12:04pm by RedOakMomma	43	3,225
books? started by Snow~Pea (8/6/10 at 11:15pm)	Check out our... 8/8/10 at 10:16pm by lauren	4	427
Where will these kids go? started by cdmommie (6/23/10 at 11:00pm)	Wow, I'm sorry for your loss. And I am so happy that things... 8/6/10 at 11:07pm by Snow~Pea	9	1,255
Washington State Laws started by mamarhu (8/2/10 at 12:35am)	IN my state it's 6, for bio and foster, but you can get... 8/4/10 at 7:07pm by MissinNYC	4	554
thinking of becoming a foster parent started by sosurreal09 (8/2/10 at 10:19pm)	TY for you're honesty and replies! maybe the long term would... 8/4/10 at 5:50pm by sosurreal09	10	686
Neglected child and food. started by chaoticzenmom (7/28/10 at 2:22pm)	Yes, she meant it in a nice way.."No, you cannot have a snack... 8/3/10 at 9:00pm by chaoticzenmom	19	1,726
I've been thinking of starting a letter writing campaign started by illinoisgranny (8/1/10 at 1:37pm)	I think all citizens should be communicating with their... 8/1/10 at 7:58pm by Tigerchild	1	452
Does Your Agency Require Confirmation from BP before Visits? started by illinoisgranny (7/30/10 at 10:03pm)	Our fs biologial dad had to do this as part of his plan.... 8/1/10 at 2:10pm by hannahgrace	8	721
You are sooo lucky...how to respond? started by RiverandJulie (7/22/10 at 5:38pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by MissinNYC I would act sort of... 7/31/10 at 5:09am by heatherdeg	20	1,700
Waiting to Adopt NON DDC ~ July 2010 started by BeckC (7/1/10 at 2:19am) 1 2	Rebecca, I know what you mean. We are locked in with our... 7/31/10 at 1:50am by lamamax3	32	1,868
Just a Few questions started by CandiLynn (7/24/10 at 7:07pm)	For what it is worth, last year when I was 24, my Husband and... 7/29/10 at 9:17pm by tynme	4	555
Introducing myself. started by WifeMomChiro (7/28/10 at 2:13pm)	Welcome. Gotta go make a colored sand tube. So, quickly, read... 7/29/10 at 1:49pm by SundayCrepes	3	381
Renaming an adoptive child? started by GreenGranolaMama (7/10/10 at 6:52pm) 1 2	I just thought I would throw in my two cents. I have many... 7/29/10 at 1:23am by Proxi	23	2,295
Hello! started by Chasing (7/25/10 at 7:26pm)	Welcome 7/28/10 at 1:14pm by annethcz	4	433
I Don't Much Like My Children started by mamarhu (7/16/10 at 12:35am)	I think your feelings make sense given the situation you are... 7/27/10 at 6:45pm by sbrinton	10	1,846
Foster parents statement at TPR hearing? started by IncompetentHousewife (7/13/10 at 6:11pm)	I've never had a case in which the GAL, the judge(s) and DSS... 7/27/10 at 5:15pm by Polliwog	19	1,680
Can anyone here tell me what to do? started by TTCH785 (6/25/10 at 1:29pm)	The Nike Shox Shoes keep to the inherent composite... 7/27/10 at 3:27am by nike shox	14	1,206
Explain to me the why you feel respecting birth order is important? started by Ldavis24 (7/24/10 at 11:39am) 1 2	Well, I know it's done me a lot of good to hear (and I mean... 7/25/10 at 9:14pm by Smithie	23	1,392
homestudy agency recommendation started by MovingMomma (7/25/10 at 4:25pm)	I'm looking for a recommendation for a homestudy agency in... 7/25/10 at 4:25pm by MovingMomma	0	320
Just checking in.... started by Thandiwe (6/23/10 at 7:30pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by Thandiwe In the nightmare, I... 7/24/10 at 10:58pm by IncompetentHo...	18	1,398
Shocking Information about TPR started by illinoisgranny (7/16/10 at 9:40pm)	Well, the rescheduled meeting was canceled, too. The... 7/24/10 at 8:11pm by illinoisgranny	9	1,620
A little bummed at the moment... started by mommy_mini (7/22/10 at 7:22pm)	I'm sorry that it didn't work out for you....but I feel that... 7/22/10 at 11:51pm by hannahgrace	5	628
Newly licensed and have a few questions started by mommy_mini (7/14/10 at 6:13pm)	It ended up not quite working out, kinda frustrating, but... 7/22/10 at 8:52pm by mommy_mini	9	625
Considering Adoption - any book recommendations? started by GMum (6/24/10 at 10:52pm)	Thanks for all the wonderful advice ariahsmum,and more... 7/22/10 at 7:59pm by GMum	6	673
Have any of you tried hiring an attorney to be appointed GAL started by illinoisgranny (7/17/10 at 3:08am)	Thanks everyone for your thoughts. I still am waiting and... 7/20/10 at 9:45pm by illinoisgranny	5	559
Emergency DYFS placement of kin started by tangible (7/16/10 at 9:49am)	Mgannon - I know I saw references to FAFS in some of the... 7/20/10 at 2:47pm by tangible	9	1,130
"can't get approved for adoption" ? started by marsupial-mom (7/18/10 at 2:02pm) 1 2 3	Why is it anyone's business why someone can't, won't doesn't... 7/20/10 at 1:07am by mtiger	44	2,830
Has anyone here sucessfully fought for and won custody of a sibling or other younger relative? started by ada (7/14/10 at 6:21pm)	My friend's mother died from a drug overdose recently. My... 7/16/10 at 10:16am by htcamommy	4	777
Caregivers have rights too???? started by illinoisgranny (7/2/10 at 5:35am)	Quote: Originally Posted by SueSB Oh illinoisgranny, I'm so... 7/15/10 at 10:06pm by illinoisgranny	4	849
what to call a no name foster child started by htcamommy (6/5/10 at 5:14pm) 1 2	I wanted to take a moment and address another angle: what... 7/15/10 at 4:23pm by Diane B	31	3,551
Help! Visitation Plans Changed!! started by illinoisgranny (7/12/10 at 9:09pm)	Sorry, I didn't intend to make it seem that traditional... 7/14/10 at 3:46pm by illinoisgranny	4	632
Visitation at FP's House!? (sorry, it's a novel!) started by quantumleap (7/13/10 at 12:21pm)	That's definitely shared parenting at the far end of the... 7/13/10 at 5:22pm by Polliwog	4	587
Adopting my niece - want to talk to others in sim sit started by jpaigeadams (7/4/10 at 6:21pm)	Snipping where I have input: Quote: Originally Posted by... 7/13/10 at 2:31pm by AndVeeGeeMakes3	8	1,251
Foster prep course :( started by Sienna-forever (7/10/10 at 1:29pm)	Honestly, if you decide to do the training, you can BS your... 7/13/10 at 12:38pm by MissinNYC	17	1,072