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Resource List for Transracial Adoptions started by marsupial-mom (5/9/10 at 12:01am)	Found more good resources... 5/14/10 at 10:39pm by marsupial-mom	2	570
Anyone with biological child(ren) and have adopted started by shellnurse (4/10/10 at 2:29pm)	I also had very different bonding experiences with my first... 5/13/10 at 11:21pm by heythere heather	17	1,688
Hello again, kind of... started by mamagi (5/11/10 at 10:08pm)	twenty-three children!?! Holy shoot. I cannot even imagine, I... 5/13/10 at 1:00pm by mamagi	3	558
Ambivalence after foster baby's parent visits started by IncompetentHousewife (5/7/10 at 6:24pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by Polliwog Do you think she's... 5/12/10 at 10:11pm by Tigerchild	9	1,293
exploring adoption options started by loziermusic (5/9/10 at 5:55pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by tiffani If I were adopting an... 5/12/10 at 12:35am by tiffani	21	1,312
Five years ago today! started by Marimami (5/5/10 at 11:12am)	She is so very beautiful! 5/6/10 at 11:42pm by lauren	6	649
Adopting from Rwanda or Burkina Faso? started by sbrinton (4/13/10 at 7:26pm)	sbrinton, that's really exciting! congratulations on... 5/5/10 at 4:28am by tiffani	13	2,020
Baby girl is home started by crl (4/12/10 at 1:29pm)	CONGratulations!! 5/3/10 at 10:07pm by Carhootel	17	1,370
Me and my husband are looking to adopt a sibling group started by keyley1090 (4/30/10 at 7:28pm)	Also adopting siblings when we can get a response to our... 5/3/10 at 11:54am by onewayoranother	3	818
We have a son! started by alinae (4/25/10 at 10:29pm)	You made me smile! thanks! 4/30/10 at 12:49am by Marcimama	12	918
Niece is in foster care...help! started by Oliver'sMom (12/16/09 at 9:06pm) 1 2 3…6	Terrific news! 4/29/10 at 5:38pm by Polliwog	111	9,579
Fostering and US Citizenship started by Amatullah0 (4/28/10 at 4:21pm)	The person who told me this is the coordinator for the... 4/29/10 at 3:08pm by Amatullah0	4	569
Waiting to Adopt NON DDC ~ April 2010 started by BeckC (4/1/10 at 6:52pm) 1 2 3	I got an e-mail from my social worker. The mom's social... 4/28/10 at 3:23pm by BeckC	43	2,255
fostering and pregnancy started by veganjoy (3/26/10 at 6:19pm)	I'm glad you asked this question as I had a similar one —... 4/28/10 at 10:56am by IncompetentHo...	9	1,017
Anyone from GA? I am looking at foster to adopt and have ?? started by Momma Aimee (4/16/10 at 9:00am)	Quote: Originally Posted by Polliwog That's not legal, so I... 4/27/10 at 8:45pm by Momma Aimee	5	619
Really difficult question about parenting adopted children started by JessieBird (3/22/10 at 1:46pm) 1 2	I havent read all the replies but wanted to respond with my... 4/27/10 at 1:29pm by MommyKelly	32	3,720
adopted child article started by pumpkingirl71 (4/17/10 at 11:32am) 1 2	As someone quite early in the adoptive journey I don't have a... 4/21/10 at 11:39am by just_lily	28	2,213
grandparent rights? started by amys35 (4/16/10 at 4:17pm)	my advice as a grandmother in this kind of a situation...Tell... 4/20/10 at 9:27pm by Mylie	5	1,068
This is so CRAZY!!!!! started by sweetkid (4/18/10 at 8:30pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by mamarhu I hear other reasons... 4/20/10 at 9:03pm by queenjane	11	1,256
New here and looking to adopt started by aydinsmama (4/19/10 at 12:20am)	thanks guys for the input, I appreciate it. I will also look... 4/19/10 at 10:42pm by aydinsmama	5	676
DSHS took kids, mom rehab, can baby be adopted? started by HappyMommy2 (4/10/10 at 2:09pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by HappyMommy2 Since the mom is... 4/19/10 at 5:35am by queenjane	21	2,295
bio mom hasn't called/contacted started by momwithaplan (4/13/10 at 8:09pm)	Gentle reminder about adoption language--great education on... 4/18/10 at 10:15pm by lauren	7	1,065
Your whys or why nots of fostering? started by Marcimama (4/8/10 at 5:41pm)	We are fostering to adopt, partly because in our state you... 4/16/10 at 5:14pm by JoyfamMama	15	1,137
First Adoption class, what questions to ask? started by sagewinna (4/15/10 at 12:10pm)	Many of those are helpful, thank you! Some got answered at... 4/16/10 at 12:14am by sagewinna	4	538
Adoption Situation Landed in our Laps! started by minniemonster (4/4/10 at 12:07pm) 1 2	oh i remember that one! i must have been confused about... 4/15/10 at 12:08pm by aja-belly	20	2,342
Adoption freeze urged after boy returned to Russia started by maeby (4/9/10 at 1:21pm) 1 2 3	I have to admit that as an adoptee, my first reaction was... 4/15/10 at 10:58am by Laurski	46	3,525
Ideas for finalization party? started by mamalemon (4/12/10 at 12:57am)	We just had an open house last week for Baby Bear's... 4/13/10 at 2:27pm by Whistler	2	516
Necessities? started by krisnic (4/11/10 at 5:55pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by RedOakMomma 1. Ergo 2. Crib 3.... 4/12/10 at 10:51am by christophersmom	8	620
TPR Hearing started by christophersmom (3/23/10 at 11:59am)	Quote: Originally Posted by queenjane Why? That just amazes... 4/12/10 at 10:26am by christophersmom	18	1,828
Anyone adopt from Korea? started by KSLaura (3/30/10 at 9:08am)	We are in the process of adopting from Korea currently- Our... 4/12/10 at 12:38am by gallerygirl	16	1,847
Talk to me about fostering in CA started by basje (4/11/10 at 2:25am)	I'm in Ca. but in So Cal. I see you're in the bay area. It... 4/11/10 at 3:43pm by mykdsmomy	1	459
kid's book reccomendation started by aja-belly (4/6/10 at 3:48pm)	We always enjoyed her potty books! Thanks for the referral! 4/11/10 at 12:42am by excitedtobeamom	2	444
Anyone using Beyond Consequences? started by mykdsmomy (4/10/10 at 2:24am)	I haven't posted here in a while but was hoping to get a... 4/10/10 at 2:24am by mykdsmomy	0	511
Would you or did you adopt transracially? started by BeckC (5/2/09 at 12:50am) 1 2 3 4	"We're in the foster-to-adopt process, are both white, and... 4/9/10 at 6:58pm by Smithie	61	5,072
Advice for a CC foster mom and AA daughter??? started by Alvenchrst (3/27/10 at 5:31pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by Alvenchrst I still feel like... 4/7/10 at 11:54pm by christophersmom	15	1,071
An essay about our journey started by AndVeeGeeMakes3 (4/2/10 at 3:25pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by AndVeeGeeMakes3 Thanks, ladies.... 4/6/10 at 11:07pm by Whistler	9	870
"Gotcha Day" Tomorrow! started by Whistler (4/4/10 at 9:02pm)	It was a wonderful, tiring day!!! Wow, what an interesting... 4/6/10 at 11:03pm by Whistler	7	624
Thread about Desta removed started by lauren (4/6/10 at 10:56pm)	I realize that members had good intentions in inquiring about... 4/6/10 at 10:56pm by lauren	0	594
Homestudy Today started by alinae (4/6/10 at 1:13pm)	How did it go? 4/6/10 at 10:51pm by lauren	4	448
.. started by violet_ (4/4/10 at 7:10pm)	.. oops wrong forum. 4/4/10 at 7:10pm by violet_	0	338
Cost of Adoption In California? started by trekkingirl (3/29/10 at 11:41pm)	Well, it may be the "cheapest" way to adopt, but it's... 4/2/10 at 8:49am by Polliwog	11	798
Good news about tax credit! started by sbrinton (3/25/10 at 9:36pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by natashaccat any clue if my... 4/2/10 at 2:13am by queenjane	46	2,013
Help please? (Korean adoption) started by krisnic (4/1/10 at 8:47pm)	Are you in Michigan? Try AIAA...our good friends are using... 4/2/10 at 12:42am by RedOakMomma	2	500
Waiting to Adopt NON DDC ~ March 2010 started by BeckC (3/1/10 at 2:17pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by leahcar We were matched with a... 4/1/10 at 6:17pm by tiffani	42	2,344
Out of Birth Order Adoption Stories started by just_lily (3/29/10 at 5:09pm)	I agree with preparing for a long and difficult transition.... 3/30/10 at 5:24pm by annethcz	6	816
Initial consultation started by Jenifer76 (3/29/10 at 6:18pm)	Thanks! I know if I sit and think about it the questions will... 3/29/10 at 9:59pm by Jenifer76	4	418
Questions started by TTCH785 (3/24/10 at 12:11am) 1 2	Carrie, I'm glad you weighed into this discussion. Your... 3/29/10 at 3:36pm by Polliwog	25	2,152
EEEK! Homestudy visit on Tuesday. started by ChristyMarie (3/26/10 at 11:32am)	I think its wonderful to offer treat and drinks. We were... 3/29/10 at 1:44pm by KellyAnnW	4	576
Explaining things to children started by queenjane (3/27/10 at 2:51pm)	You are probably right in your assessments here, but I wonder... 3/28/10 at 4:34pm by mamarhu	6	557
Can we speak frankly about older child adoption and love? started by just_lily (11/16/09 at 12:13am) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by queenjane View Post I know a mom... 3/28/10 at 3:18pm by Alvenchrst	43	4,370