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Old 05-11-2006, 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by karaleah
I think a more practical and ethical solution is to provide expectant moms with information about programs like food stamps, housing assistance, medi-care, WIC, etc. and let her choose to take advantage of those programs or not.

IMO, by helping her to be self-sufficient during her pregnancy, maybe by the time the baby is born she can choose adoption (or not) from a position of relative strength.

Shari


Again, I don't agree with housing of expectant parents by potential adoptive parents but there are situations in which an expectant parent cannot take advantage of these things. The system is not flawless. We must keep that in mind before setting wide sweeping "rules."
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