Advertisements
I am glad that we have been chosen by several caseworkers to go to committee on certain kids. It is just that we seem to always get passed over for the healthier infants. My inderstanding is that they are supposed to be looking for the best scenario for the kids, could they be going by emotions and concentrating on the younger parents with no other children?
Its a bit discouraging.
Like
Share
Gee - I hope that's not the case. From what I have read, it appears that they want experienced parents that have had children before. I guess personal bias can come into it, but I'm not sure you could make that generalization. I'll be interested to see how other's respond to your question.
Good luck on your upcoming staffing!
Bumpkin
Advertisements
As far as I'm concerned, adopting through the state foster system is a 'risky' business to begin with. In our experience, much has to do with a lot of bias of sw and such. It does not surprise me that a couple or single person over 40, would be 'passed over'.........because I don't think the system 'gets it' when considering an older couple as a good option for infants.
You might be surprised to know that adopting infants is done quite often.......and often through private adoptions, either domestically or internationally.
If in question, read the thread on this forum about 'over 40 adoption'. There really are a lot of us.
Sincerely,
Linny
My husband and I just got married two years ago. Unfortunately, God has not blessed us with biological children.
We have explored the foster care system, and it is a total nightmare: I am 44, and he is over 55...... everyone at foster care said age would NOT be a problem ....... but we are waiting, and waiting, and waiting ( and just getting older ha-ha-ha)
We have begun to explore the adoption process .
We welcome thoughts, suggestions and any other input for
"newcomers".
thanks so much --- look forward to chatting with you