Adoption.

jsarno · 12-19-2006, 03:49 PM

Alright guys, my wife and I have talked about adoption, and we don't really know what we're doing.
We know we need legal representation to avoid the biological parents from coming back and trying to reclaim the child. But we don't really know where to start.
Any advice?

EEich · 12-19-2006, 03:55 PM

Good place to start:
Adopting a Baby, Child, Infant. Foreign, Foster Care, Single, Step Parent Adoptions

dall-assblows · 12-19-2006, 04:57 PM

talk to someone who knows what the hell their doing

GhettoDogAllStars · 12-19-2006, 05:00 PM

I've always respected Dave for his charity (RIP). Maybe you can find some good stuff here:
Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption

JWsleep · 12-19-2006, 05:26 PM

I don't have specific advice, but yeah--get legal help, and use the web, at least to get a feel for the things you're going to need.

Good luck!!! Adoption is a good thing, both for parents and children.

dmek25 · 12-19-2006, 07:59 PM

good luck and do it right so the kid and you guys dont have to face alot of bulls*** later on

cpayne5 · 12-19-2006, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dall-assblows

talk to someone who knows what the hell their doing

Now there's some useful information.

LRT · 12-20-2006, 06:09 AM

If you decide to adopt overseas, PM me. My wife and I have done it and I work in the part of the USG responsible for overseas adoptions.

In any case, I think adoption is great. Good luck.

onlydarksets · 12-20-2006, 08:24 AM

If you are interested in Eastern Europe, start here:
EEAC - Home

If you are interested in Ukraine, I can forward you the name of someone knowledgeable to talk to.

EternalEnigma21 · 12-20-2006, 10:24 AM

forgive the intrusion of privacy, but are you considering adoption because you can't have your own kids, or just want to support adoption in general and share your household with someone less fortunate...

The reason I ask, is because I would like to adopt a child. My wife and I have 2 young children who are perfectly healthy and we are really blessed. I understand that, but I still support adoption 100%. There are alot of children out there who need homes and a family, and I want to be able to share that with someone who needs it, but my wife is against that idea, and her family and even my own family agree with her that we should have our own kids since we are fortunate enough to be able to...

I don't quite get the logic, so I was just wondering what is prompting you to consider it....

GhettoDogAllStars · 12-20-2006, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by canthetuna

forgive the intrusion of privacy, but are you considering adoption because you can't have your own kids, or just want to support adoption in general and share your household with someone less fortunate...

The reason I ask, is because I would like to adopt a child. My wife and I have 2 young children who are perfectly healthy and we are really blessed. I understand that, but I still support adoption 100%. There are alot of children out there who need homes and a family, and I want to be able to share that with someone who needs it, but my wife is against that idea, and her family and even my own family agree with her that we should have our own kids since we are fortunate enough to be able to...

I don't quite get the logic, so I was just wondering what is prompting you to consider it....

I feel the same way you do. I hope one day that I can adopt a child. It just kills me to think about those kids without a family.

firstdown · 12-20-2006, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by canthetuna

forgive the intrusion of privacy, but are you considering adoption because you can't have your own kids, or just want to support adoption in general and share your household with someone less fortunate...

The reason I ask, is because I would like to adopt a child. My wife and I have 2 young children who are perfectly healthy and we are really blessed. I understand that, but I still support adoption 100%. There are alot of children out there who need homes and a family, and I want to be able to share that with someone who needs it, but my wife is against that idea, and her family and even my own family agree with her that we should have our own kids since we are fortunate enough to be able to...

I don't quite get the logic, so I was just wondering what is prompting you to consider it....

You know alot of people feel the way as your parents and hers do which is kind of natural. I had a friend who he and his wife had tried but finally gave up trying to have a child after much heart break and high cost. At first he kind of had this same feeling but if asked today he would not change a thing as he and his son are as tight as any father and son I've been around. Any one can have a child but not everyone can be a parrent and we get all hung up on this blood relation stuff.

jsarno · 12-21-2006, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LRT

If you decide to adopt overseas, PM me. My wife and I have done it and I work in the part of the USG responsible for overseas adoptions.

In any case, I think adoption is great. Good luck.

We've actually considered adoption a little Italian boy, but never looked into it. My wife is a mutt in terms of gene pool, I am 75% italian, as evident by my last name.
Is it easier to adopt overseas?

jsarno · 12-21-2006, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by canthetuna

forgive the intrusion of privacy, but are you considering adoption because you can't have your own kids, or just want to support adoption in general and share your household with someone less fortunate...

No intrusion at all.
The quickest way to say this is, we can't have kids.
The longer version can be found on this thread:
http://www.thewarpath.net/redskins-w...ar-me-now.html

Quote:

The reason I ask, is because I would like to adopt a child. My wife and I have 2 young children who are perfectly healthy and we are really blessed. I understand that, but I still support adoption 100%. There are alot of children out there who need homes and a family, and I want to be able to share that with someone who needs it, but my wife is against that idea, and her family and even my own family agree with her that we should have our own kids since we are fortunate enough to be able to...

I don't quite get the logic, so I was just wondering what is prompting you to consider it....

I can understand both points of views...but I've always wanted to be able to help the less fortunate kids...I mean they could be adopted by some Cowpattie fan!!!! UUUCK!

jsarno · 12-21-2006, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onlydarksets

If you are interested in Eastern Europe, start here:
EEAC - Home

If you are interested in Ukraine, I can forward you the name of someone knowledgeable to talk to.

Thanks for the link.

12-19-2006, 03:49 PM	#1
jsarno Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: 31 Spooner St. Age: 49 Posts: 9,534	Adoption. Alright guys, my wife and I have talked about adoption, and we don't really know what we're doing. We know we need legal representation to avoid the biological parents from coming back and trying to reclaim the child. But we don't really know where to start. Any advice? __________________ Zoltan is ZESTY! - courtesy of joeredskin

12-19-2006, 03:55 PM	#2
EEich The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bristol, CT Age: 60 Posts: 1,001	Re: Adoption. Good place to start: Adopting a Baby, Child, Infant. Foreign, Foster Care, Single, Step Parent Adoptions

12-19-2006, 04:57 PM	#3
dall-assblows The Starter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: round the way Age: 41 Posts: 2,211	Re: Adoption. talk to someone who knows what the hell their doing __________________ SOMEBODY PINCH ME

12-19-2006, 05:00 PM	#4
GhettoDogAllStars Playmaker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Denver Age: 42 Posts: 2,762	Re: Adoption. I've always respected Dave for his charity (RIP). Maybe you can find some good stuff here: Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption __________________ To succeed in the world it is not enough to be stupid, you must also be well-mannered.

12-19-2006, 05:26 PM	#5
JWsleep Propane and propane accessories Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, TX Age: 55 Posts: 4,717	Re: Adoption. I don't have specific advice, but yeah--get legal help, and use the web, at least to get a feel for the things you're going to need. Good luck!!! Adoption is a good thing, both for parents and children. __________________ Hail from Houston!

12-19-2006, 07:59 PM	#6
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: Adoption. good luck and do it right so the kid and you guys dont have to face alot of bulls*** later on __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

12-20-2006, 06:09 AM	#8
LRT Special Teams Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Springfield, VA Age: 58 Posts: 174	Re: Adoption. If you decide to adopt overseas, PM me. My wife and I have done it and I work in the part of the USG responsible for overseas adoptions. In any case, I think adoption is great. Good luck.

12-20-2006, 08:24 AM	#9
onlydarksets Playmaker Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: all up in your business Posts: 2,693	Re: Adoption. If you are interested in Eastern Europe, start here: EEAC - Home If you are interested in Ukraine, I can forward you the name of someone knowledgeable to talk to.

12-20-2006, 10:24 AM	#10
EternalEnigma21 Assistant Regional Mod Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Carbondale CO Age: 44 Posts: 2,958	Re: Adoption. forgive the intrusion of privacy, but are you considering adoption because you can't have your own kids, or just want to support adoption in general and share your household with someone less fortunate... The reason I ask, is because I would like to adopt a child. My wife and I have 2 young children who are perfectly healthy and we are really blessed. I understand that, but I still support adoption 100%. There are alot of children out there who need homes and a family, and I want to be able to share that with someone who needs it, but my wife is against that idea, and her family and even my own family agree with her that we should have our own kids since we are fortunate enough to be able to... I don't quite get the logic, so I was just wondering what is prompting you to consider it.... __________________ I am the brute squad.

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