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I've (finally) run across several Virginia and Metro DC folks who are adopting - in different ways and from different organizations. I thought it might be nice for us to have a thread to discuss our processes, local resources, educational programs...and generally support each other along the way.
Who's with me?
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Hey, we are growing in numbers! Nice to meet everyone. Mega - which agency did you use?DancinBear63 - we are just getting our home study started. Some of the tasks seem challenging - fingerprints, etc. How long did it take you to complete your home study start to finish? Just curious.Tyra
Adoptions from the heart. We could have ended up with babies from VA, but were placed with 2 Jersey girls (so we did not end up having to deal with interstate issues - which was great!!). DD#1 is 3.5, and DD#1 just turned 1 on Wednesday. We are excited about the move, but a little overwhelmed with the thought of selling a house right now - especially with two little mess makers!! We'll be looking in the Fairfax area... Where is everyone else?? Mega
Fairfax is a nice area (though it spans quite a bit of space, so I only know about chunks of it). I'm in Arlington, but right on the Arlington-Alexandria line. I've lived in the D.C. area off and on for 20 years, so I guess that makes it "home." Funny, I always said I'd never want to raise a child here, yet here we go! I understand Fairfax has some good schools. Isn't there a ranking list somewhere of school districts? Does anyone know?Where is everyone else?We're using AdoptHelp and The Datz Foundation.
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Hi all,
I'm new to adoption! I am living in Woodbridge (welcome Mega!) and have 1 son with my husband. My husband is Coast Guard, and I am a wedding/portrait photographer-as well as stay at home with my son.
We weren't expecting to adopt...but have been faced with secondary infertility. It's hard to even know where to start in this process!
Would anyone mind telling me what agencies you used, and any experiences? I know it has to be through a PM. I'd appreciate it! :thanks:
Heather
Hi all! Glad to have found you, though I see not a lot of activity lately.... DH and I have been searching for over a year, and I'd like to look into using a facilitator (most agencies are out of our budget), but I understand that they're not quite legal in VA?
does anyone know about this or has used a facilitator? Would we actually get in trouble for using a facilitator, or would we simply not be able to claim the expense towards the adoption credit?
I've asked our attorney, but she just said to "err on the side of caution and stay away". That's not really legal advice, if you ask me.
Any feedback would be much appreciated!
I can be reached by email as well, anilorak13ska@hotmail.com.
Thanks!
Karolina
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