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Originally Posted by rachelrhin0
I know this may sound VERY selfish but we were hoping to get a baby. Maybetween the ages of 0-12 months. When doing fostering do you get to pick who you foster? And are there really babies to foster or just older children? And isn't there a bigger chance that the birthmom could get her rights back to the child and have the child removed from your home? That whould be devastating to us. I really don't know all my options or where to really start. So any info would be great!
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There's nothing wrong with wanting to adopt a baby. Yes, there are babies available through foster-adopt, but my understanding is that there are fewer newborns than there are older children.
Yes, generally in foster-adopt, the state tries to reunify the child with a parent or relative.
If you want to do an independent adoption (where you do the advertising, screen the expectant parents, do your own networking), then find a qualified adoption attorney - American Academy of Adoption Attorneys - Home - is a good place to start.
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2/07 - Started researching agencies
7/13/07 - Signed with agency
8/07 - 10/07 - Adoption put on hold
12/19/07 - Homestudy complete
2/25/08 - Officially waiting
5/29/08 - Matched!! Due 7/08
6/3/08 - Baby F born. Surprise!
6/7/08 - Adoption plan fell through 
7/11/08 - Matched! 20 month old girl and 3 month old boy
7/12/08 - The kids are in our care! Instant Family (just add water)!
3/20/09 - Finalized! We are legally, and in all other ways, a family.
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