Hello every one I was wanting to know how to adopt a baby when you don't have 30.000 That is a lot of money
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You can look up social service in the city you live.You can look up foster agencies and call them.Every state requires that you foster before the adoption can be final.
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Great question!  What a great Mom you are...\n\nThere are lots of adoption support groups online that can help you.   \n\n\nGreat Articles\nhttp://www.adoption-help.org\n\nSupport Groups:\n\nhttp://groups.msn.com/TheForgottenPeople\n\nYahoo! Groups\nhttp://groups.yahoo.com\n\nSearchingRegistry\nfamilytiesadoptionsearch\nadoptee-support\nsoaringangels\nusaadoptiondatabase\ntouchedbyadoption\n\n\nGoogle Groups\nalt.birthright \nalt.support.adoption\nalt.support.adoption\n\nAlso here are some books to consider:\n\nSearch : A Handbook for Adoptees and Birthparents 3rd Edition\nby Jayne Askin\n\nWhose Child? : An Adoptee's Healing Journey from Relinquishment through Reunion ... and Beyond\nby Kasey Hamner\n\n\nBirthright : The Guide to Search and Reunion for Adoptees, Birthparents, and Adoptive...\nby Jean A. S. Strauss \n\n(you can buy this books used on shopping.Yahoo.com and on Amazon.com)\n\nhttp://shopping.yahoo.com/b:Books%20%26%20Magazines:53087558
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My daughter does, and lutari's are limited edition pets, so you would probably have to go to the Adoption Center (pound) and just hope that one comes into the pound for you to adopt.
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when u have enough money to support the kid
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Get a loan.  or you can marry someone who has money.
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I would recommend that you contact the child and family services (or whatever it's called where you reside).  You can inquire about qualifications and see if it is possible to adopt in your living situation.  What a marvelous thing it would be for the child, yourself and mostly for your disabled parent who would love the idea of having a little one around.  Children are truly life-givers and I'm certain that if it is possible your unselfish act would not go unnoticed and the rewards (although perhaps not financial) would be returned to you 1000 fold.  Good luck in your pursuit of adoption of a child in need of a loving relationship.
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You don't tell us what you did in the military so it's a little difficult to offer any employment advice.  If you can, go home to your parents.  Let them know it will be for a short time and you will pay rent.  And then do so.  Next, contact your states Department of Human Services.  You may be eligible for aid while you are trying to get your life in order.  Some states have health insurance for children, WIC just to name a few.  You may even be eligible to housing assistance and childcare assistance.  Contact local temp. employment agencies and have them test your computer skills.  Let them know you are anxious to work, and are looking for a permanent position eventually but will work wherever needed until such a position is available.  If your computer/office/ factory skills are not up to par, look for work in your local Walmart, fast food places, etc. There are jobs that do start almost immediately however they don't usually pay that great so you may need help from loved ones.  Good Luck!\nPS.  Where's your baby's daddy?  He is legally responsible to provide financial support for the baby so ask DHS about routes to collect this money too.
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Hey, I was thinking about a similar question! I know some people can't love children who are not their own 'blood', but I feel all children are the same and I'd happily adopt any orphan. I don't know about the expenses, so can't comment on that, altough I had a school teacher who wasn't even very rich, but he had an adopted child....? So maybe there are different ways of adoption, from less to more expensive.\n\nThe 'problem' is that people find it more logical to have their own child. It's more unique, has their features and their genes. It's a symbol of their love and relation with their partner. Till some extent, I can understand this and I feel there's nothing wrong with it either. Bearing your own child is a unique experience and why would you deprive yourself from it? It might sound egoistic, but it's rather logical and a matter of emotional attachment. \n\nHowever, when a couple can't have children for some reason, why would we prefer to go for IVF, surrogate mother or other treatments? In this case, I do believe adoption is a far better option and a way of accepting it as God's wish, while you still get the pleasures of nurturing a child. Also when you can afford it, I think adopting an orphan and giving him/ her not just your money, but your love also, is one of the most nobel things we can do as human beings. \n\nA solution to overpopulation in my opinion is stopping the birth of an unwanted child by taking sufficient precautions (abortion is not option imo!). Besides, people need to realise that it's not important to have many children, instead it's more important to give enough love and care to each of them. I don't know why people who can't afford it decide to have many children. I'd rather have one or two and take proper care of them! And last but not least, giving birth to more and more children just waiting for a son to be born, is something that needs to stop also!
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have  you tried going through the adoption disclosure agency and registering with them.    I'm not sure where you live, but i contacted the one in toronto, On, and they found my birth mother but she didn't want to see me and i haven't seen her in 45 years.  My e-mail address is devon_46@hotmail.com if you need more information about the agency and live in or near the toronto area
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Try adoptionforums.com.  You can search for many types of information there.
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there are free goverment funds.try starting out at the shelters voluntering and someone may know of other funds.
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Your story breaks my heart, and the sad thing is, so many people across the country have a similar story. People today have not been properly taught to manage money. It's also pretty difficult since cost of living increases have risen exponentially and pay at most jobs has increased minimally if at all.\n\nCredit cards are a very dangerous thing. My best advice is to cut spending to a minimal. Cut out the things you don't need. Make out a monthly budget for you and your family and stick to it as best you can. Allow for emergency and a little for entertainment, but be careful about spending more than you need to.\n\nIt's OK to rely on family and friends for help. Ask people to babysit for you when you need them to. Have them help you look for a new, better job.\n\nIt's going to be an uphill battle, but you can do it. You have to for yourself and for your kids. Good luck. :-)
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i was also adopted at 1 week old in 1967,and yeah i think it could work as there are still millions being adopted every day.people who are planning to adopt would read all the good that happens thruout our lives and may help them make the decision to adopt.good luck with it and i would love a copy.:)
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Adopt children from elsewhere. There is plenty of misery to choose from. Children desperate for a home and a chance. Do some research and I am sure you can come up with a huge (sad isn't it) list of locations where children are suffering.\n\nWhat you want to do is very noble. If only there were more willing to take on this task.
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1 Get yourself a adoption lawyer and tell him everything and take it from there. God bless you for looking out for the little man
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First you need to know what your net income is.  In case you don't know what this is:  Net income is the income after taxes (remember we have to pay Uncle Sam first) and other deductions.\n\nYou'll also need to know the expenses you have per month. \n\nI'll give you a typical budget.\n\nExample for a Monthly budget:\n\n2500.00 Net Income\n\n0850.00 Rent or Mortgage\n0100.00 House insurance\n0100.00 Gas\n0050.00 Phone\n0050.00 Electricity\n0040.00 Cell phone\n0250.00 Food\n0100.00 Clothes\n\n1540.00 Total expenses\n\n0960.00 Balance\n\nThere are expenses that you cannot change.  For instance, the rent or mortgage do not vary  unless you move somewhere else or get a new mortgage.\n\nEverything else on this budget can be changed.  \n\nIf you see that you don't have enough money to pay the rent, then don't eat out that much, don't buy those extra pair of sneakers just because they were beautiful.\n\nIn the above budget, you have 960.00 extra per month.  You can choose to spend it all on beautiful sneakers.  I would advise you to save some of it for a rainy day. After all, 950.00 on sneakers is pretty high.  Don't you think?\n\nBesides, if you don't own a house now, maybe you'll want to save it for a house. I don't know.  Maybe you prefer to go on a vacation.  My point is:  DO NOT SPEND ALL YOUR MONEY UNLESS YOU HAVE TO.  ONE DAY YOU MIGHT NEED IT.\n\nOf course, your budget might differ from above.  I  did not take diapers for your toddlers into consideration.  Neither did I take medical costs, babysitters, or entertainment into consideration.  \n\nI figure that this is enough for you to see how a budget works.  \n\nRemember, if your income is greater than your expenses, don't spend what you have left on stupid things.\n\nIf your income is less than your expenses, you are in big trouble.  Therefore, cut down on the expenses.\n\nKeep in mind, however, that sometimes you need to spend money on stupid things.  They nourish your soul.
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I was 20 and my low life ex left me with 2 baby girls.  It was very hard, now they are 13 and 14.  It is ever harder! But i have a great husband that helps me with everything.  Please learn from my mistake and wrap your life around your child.  Don't became wrapped up in looking for Mr.Right.  I was so focused on finding a father for them that I went from relationship to relationship and now they have a lot of bad feelings because I put them through it too.  Also, go to college.  There are MANY places that will help a single mother. They will even pay for your childcare while you go to school Take advantage them.  You just can't raise a child anymore on $5.00 or 6.00/hr.  That way you wont have to depend on anyone else. When have a degree and a good job then the right person will come along and you will be so secure that you wont have to depend on him.  I commend you on leaving your abuse relationship.  Remember God loves you and you deserve to be treated with respect and love.  If a man hits you one time, it is one time too many. You did the right thing!! Your going to be ok.  You will be a strong, independent mother and you baby will love you for that.  Just remember it's all up to you now, that baby's future is in your hands : ) Take care and good luck!