UrbanBaby

06.12.08, 11:30 AM General Topics
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My husband and I are in the beginning stages of discussing adoption. Can anyone recommend resources? Obviously googling brings up so many different sites to explore, it's a little overwhelming. Any specific places you would advise us to begin with? TIA [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 06.12.08, 11:30 AM Flag

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We adopted through Spence-Chapin on the UES. Great resources and well know & respected agency. They can help you think through all of the different questions. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.12.08, 11:35 AM Flag

Here's their webpage: www.spence-chapin.org [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.12.08, 11:37 AM Flag

OP: Thank you. Did you adopt domestically or Int'l? I hope you don't mind my asking. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.12.08, 11:38 AM Flag

No worries, we adopted internationally (three years ago), BUT the international scene is a mess right now and several countries have temporarily shut down international adoption. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.12.08, 11:42 AM Flag

Yes, from what I've read there has been a fair number of illegal adoptions and now the Hague has issued an Int'l referendum of sorts. I know that regulations are beyond necessary, but I wonder how many kids will be lost in the bureaucracy. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.12.08, 11:44 AM Flag

we adopted our toddler six months ago. I also recommend looking at spence-chapin, we used another good agency. Adoption.com is also helpful. Keep in mind that the initial paperwork you do will be helpful for any country, and then when you have that done you can switch to another country as things are always shifting in international adoption. The agencies don't really position it this way, but I found it to be true. Also, go with a big, reputable agency so that if one country closes, they will have others. Ours is chsfs.org. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:01 PM Flag

Thanks so much. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:06 PM Flag