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How many children are currently free for adoption in the foster care system?

Rob Metras — Mon, 03 May 2010 20:22:06 +0000

I'm preparing a speech about adopting from foster care and can't seem to find the information about how many children are legally free for adoption in the foster care system. Can anyone point me to the information? Thanks!

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How long have you been in the adoption section and what is the most important thing you learned?

Rob Metras — Sun, 02 May 2010 20:20:33 +0000

I have been here since June when I came to ask a question about searching for my bio-mother.

The most important thing I learned:
Adoption is not as easy as getting "the baby," and alot of people do not think enough about its impact.

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How do you explain chronic illness and adoption to a child?

Rob Metras — Sat, 01 May 2010 21:27:36 +0000

I have Fibromyalgia and my wife has CFS (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) We've both been suffering for a long time. We have a 5 year old child together whom we love very much, however because of our illness and her behavioral problems we will be giving her up for adoption this March.
What's the best way to go about explaining to her why this is happening?
Are their any easy ways to explain these diseases to a child so they understand?
It's very stressful. Thanks for your help.

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How does the adoption process work?

Rob Metras — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 20:41:21 +0000

I wanted to help someone on here. I was wondering if adoption cost a lot of money or do only the adoption parents pay. Is their a lot of work if they still keep their baby, or is it simple.

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What are good ir not liscened adoption agencies or orphanages in the Philippines?

Rob Metras — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 20:33:20 +0000

I am thinking of adopting sometime in the future. But I am out of the country, nor am I familiar wih Manila adoption agencies. What are the well known or recommended orphanages in the Luzon or Manila area?

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Is a grandparent eligible for the adoption tax credit if he claims the parent as a dependent?

Rob Metras — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 20:33:42 +0000

This past year I adopted a foster child. I have been going to school and living with my parents. My dad is claiming me as a dependent. Can he also qualify for the adoption tax credit because of our new son?

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What is the process for international adoption from Russia?

Rob Metras — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 20:51:04 +0000

Can a single woman adopt a child from Russia or do they have to be married. I am interested in pursuing this in the next few years and would be greatful to know anything about the Russian adoption process, costs associated with it, how the adoption went, and how the child is adjusting to life in the US. Any information is welcome. Would love to hear espically from parents who have recently done international adoptions. Thanks so much!!!

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How the Recession has affected the adoption of Animals?

Rob Metras — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 20:33:30 +0000

I have a speech to do on how the recession has affected the adoption of animals and the shelters. If anyone has any trustworthy sites or statistics it would be much appreciated. Anything will help. Thank you!

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How could I start an orphanage/adoption agency in a foreign country?

Rob Metras — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 20:37:27 +0000

I have been thinking that it would be great to start an orphanage/adoption agency in a foreign country that has a lot of orphans and kids living on the streets. I was thinking about China. I know that a lot of people adopt children from there. I was just curious about what financial and political steps that I would have to go through to do something like this.

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How to find avaible cats for adoption in UK?

Rob Metras — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 20:35:07 +0000

Maybe it's just me but I'm just not typing in the right things to see cats for sale/adoption! Could anyone please give me some good websites?
We have tried shelters already, this is just for extra research, thank you so much!

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