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Originally Posted By JenniferI was wondering if someone could give me some faith in this adoption situation. My husband is an Army recruiter and I am a beauty consultant for Mary Kay cosmetics. We have two boys already one is nine the pther is four.Anyway,we are wanting to adopt another child.All,the places we have checked into so far eiether turn there noses up because we are military or they are wanting us pay anywhere from $15,000 and up. They also want this up front. There is no way we have that kind of money on hand. Does this mean that a family like us will be unable to adopt? Or, is there an easier way? All information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you,Jennifer
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Originally Posted By MelissaJennifer,We are a military family that just adopted our son 9 months ago. We were baffled by the cost of adoption also, but we found a WONDERFUL attorney. Email me and I will give you all the information I have. melyadopt@home.comGood luck and don't lose faith. Your baby is out there!Melissa
Originally Posted By LisaI know what you mean. My husband and I had a placement fall thru becuz he got sent to Kosovo and they stopped the process when he left. We held firm and we finally adopted our son. He was 5 weeks old when we got him and he is now 7 months. We adopted thru the state and fortunatly our son is healthy with no problems. We are blessed. we paid NOTHING becuz legal on base took care of his finalization and when you adopt thru the state you dont pay a dime. I hope you find your child and have patience becuz you will run into people that think becuz we are military that we should not be given the same opportunities as civvies...Good Luck Lisa
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Originally Posted By CPT. Lorell & Leticia AngeletyWe have found out that we are unable to have a little one of our own. We had thought that after we had our own we would adopt. Well, we have been trying to adopt but we are looking at thousands upon thousands of dollars that we don't have. I have been in the ARMY for 16 years and plan to get out in about four more years. My wife and I have a lot of love to give and would love to have a little one to give it to. We are the parents of two sweet girls, (ages 12 & 7 ). I am 38 years old and my wife is 34 years old. My wife is the kindest person you could ever meet. I thank God everyday that he has blessed me with wife so beautiful and kind. If there is any thing that you could tell us that might help us it would be greatly appreciated. CPT. Lorell H. Angelety Jr.
Originally Posted By BarbaraHi. I am a military birth mother looking for a family that is looking to adopt. I am due mar 13th 2002 so as you can see I dont have much time. I know how it is being in the military and all. If you know of someone who may be looking to adopt please let me know asap. The baby is AA/asian. And a boy. I am currently living in Colorado Springs. Any information would be greatly appreciated. They can email me at jookee30@hotmail.com
Originally Posted By TracyAny respectable adoption agency will not require the money to adopt up front. You can utilize the Social Services offices and try to adopt from the state, or you can attempt a private adoption. We are military and opted for an international adoption. They are expensive (we have two children now as well) but we financed the adoption costs and just pay them as they come out. Most states have laws that the adoption agencies cannot ask for money up front, they cannot ask for payment until the services for the payments are rendered.
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Please do not allow the cost of an adoption to prevent you from having a child. There are many ways to finance it. First of all, we did an international adoption (15,000) At first I din't think we could do with 3 kids already at home. Actually, it is the difference between one kind of vehicle and another. If you are a member of a church they will sometimes donate or have bake sales etc. The military will reimburse 2000. per child. There is a tax deduction of up to 10,000. Many banks will loan money. Many employers have adoption benefits that employees are unware of(look up Wendy's on the internet).Our expenses were spread out over 2 years which made it affordable. On oct.28,2002 our daughter in China was placed into my arms. She is priceless....
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