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We are a gay couple living outside of Pittsburgh and although we are only a four or five months into the process, I feel very comfortable with the agency, Lutheran Service Society. Our home study was completed at the beginning of July.
One bright sign is that there are many Pittsburgh agencies reaching out in the g/l/b press here in Pittsburgh's Out newspaper.
It is of concern that agencies will tell samesex couples that they will need to wait longer. The younger and healthier the child, the longer wait. We have been matched with several children. Our home study has been sent out to many agencies. What drives us crazy is the outdated listings of children that are no longer availble. Our agency knows we are a strong and secure couple that has been raising our 16 year old son (bfather from previous marriage). Since we can adopt sibblings from infant to 8 years olds, we have been match often through different exchanges including Three Rivers Adoption Council. Of course our first choice would be adopting an infant from the foster care system and we are open to the possibility of children up to 8. We have considered adopting overseas, but have been scared off by the fees.
By all mean, build a strong relationship with the agency you are working with and don't be afraid to contact them often. Use their email address to forward listings of children you are interested in and utilize all adoption sites that have free profile and matching services for home study approved families.
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