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I have heard of her also. The agency we are using, actually used to use her as a contact in the Marshall Islands. I have heard mixed opinions about her.
Our agency briefly explained why they were no longer using her. Apparently it had to do with some legal issues(?). Not for sure though of the details. I have spoken with a woman who has personally used her and had nothing but wonderful things to say about her. So, it's hard to tell! From my understanding, Linda is an attorney, but not an agency. So, I am not exactly sure how that would work.
I am interested if anyone else has used her though...
Annie
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Hi Annie,
May I ask what agency you are using? I haven't picked one yet...we aren't through with our homestudy, but we really want to do a Marshall Islands adoption.
SUzanne
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Aloha, all. Linda here. Just want to clarify something - the agency in the RMI that I did some cases for during the adoption moratorium in the RMI WAS operating in Honolulu during that moratorium.
At that time, the INS allowed already-born RMI kids into the country for adoption. They no longer do.
If it is Pacific Children's Adoption Agency that says they stopped working with me, it is because they are now able to do adoptions in the RMI, and don't need to come here. (Assuming, of course, that the adopting parents have INS pre-approval, etc.) I have not had a dispute or falling out with anyone - when the rules change, we all have to adapt. (Hi, Lina.)
Best to all who have adopted or will adopt those beautiful RMI kids!
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My wife and myself are looking into adopting a baby girl. I have to admit that i am not familiar with the people/culture of the Marshall Islands, can someone give me some information about the babies they have adopted, any type of medical problems associated with Marshallese babies ? Any helpful information ?
i am working with a facilatator in CA. who has several birthmothers expecting in the next few weeks.
I suppose i am just a little scared...hope that doesnt sound bad, i am just looking for some information.
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Hi John,
We adopted our daughter who is Marshallese, two years ago (at birth). This was a private adoption and since we lived in Hawaii at the time, we got to know our daughter's birthmother and her family. It has been a great learning and cultural experience. We are still in contact with her on a regular basis.
What do you want to know about the Marshallese?
Melissa
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I too was interested in the Marshall Islands. However, after much research on here, about that country, and how their seems to be a "war", with the different agency's it's not for me. We want to adopt these children that won't have a home. But 90% of these children that are coming out at this place, or offered money to put thier babies up. So I will continue to look into my first love, like Russia, or China, where these children are given up, mother's choice. Most are in the "ophaned" so you never know who the mother is. I read from someone that lives in the MI, that they don't have a problem with children with homeless!!! Just a thought!
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I thought that there was a law passed that said that we couldn't bring birthmothers over here for adoption purposes anymore? Am I wrong and are they still doing adoptions in Hawaii from the MI?
Rebecca
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"I thought that there was a law passed that said that we couldn't bring birthmothers over here for adoption purposes anymore? Am I wrong and are they still doing adoptions in Hawaii from the MI?" ~ Rebecca
I am concerned about this as well. ~ Sharon
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Hi everyone. I hope that you all have a happy Thanksgiving.
I have been wanting to post, but have not been able to-due to work. I was wondering if anyone has worked with Southern Adoptions for a adoption from the MI/Hawaii? We are seriously considering choosing them as our agency. They have been very nice and I have spoken to a couple that used them this summer. They said nothing but great things about them. Thank you for any advice that you can give. Happy Holidays!
Debbie
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Debbie,
I dont know if you are aware of the law regarding adoptions of RMI Children, so you might want to read the latest information regarding the laws and procedure for legally adoption a child from RMI.
[URL=http://forums.adoption.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=124568]Please click here to read the most recently published fact sheet on the adoption of children born to RMI birthmothers.[/URL]
Good luck with your adoption! :)
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Thanks for the email Brandy.
I am still confused. Can these adoptions take place? I read that you need to adopt in the RMI. But what happens if the birthmothers come to Hawaii? Can we adopt a baby or is this illegal? I don't mean to sound ignorant, but I just want to make sure that we do everything legally.
We so want to adopt a baby from the MI, and the agency that we are considering using (Southern Adoptions) tells us that everything is legal. Can you please provide some advice? We were involved in an unreal adoption this summer (it was a failed adoption-the attorney wanted us to do something that was beyond illegal and we refused) and do not want to repeat the same ordeal.
Thanks again for your help. I hope that you have a great holiday.
Debbiejoedebbiearredondo@yahoo.com
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