[saraduren]

Hello. My name is Sara.
My husband Jason and i have been married 4 years, 5 in October. We are young, 22 and 23, hardworking, and honest. Deeply in love. My husband was struck by lightning when he was 16, and is sterile. We are lease purchasing a home, and have dependable vehicles. He has been on his job
roughly a year and a half. i was recently laid off, and are currently looking. We have a wonderful life together. But at times, it's very difficult to bear the ache in our hearts. an ache that only a child's laughter can fill. we would like to adopt from newborn to 5 years old. Our state adoption agency was wary because of our ages, and i feel this is unfair, but dont know what to do about it. We live in Georgia.Any information would be greatly appreciated. We are ready to adopt a child or 2!!! PLEASE HELP US!!!!

[deshawn342000]

TRY ADOPTION OUT OF STATE
YOU CAN ADOPTION AND OUR
STATE YOU GOT TO BE 21 YEAR OLD
AND 25 YEAR OLD

[PHaley]

Hello welcome and congratulations on your desire to become parents through adoption. I would first and foremost like to remind you that where theres a will theres a way.

I too am very young(19) but fully prepared to open my heart and home to a child or children through adoption. Because of the age thing and the fact that I am single, I have come to the understanding it may take me a little longer to bring my angel home but I am pursuing it and just pray for the day a very courageous and selfless woman will choose me to parent her child.

In terms of the age thing there are many private agencies, social workers, facilitators and lawyers that are willing to work with young people. Besides from my research adopting through the state can often mean older children and a long wait and private can mean a newborn or older, your choice, and a better chance of an open adoption which I believe is very much beneficial to the child.

If you can find an agency willing to do your homestudy I'd suggest STAR adoption in NY and also like deshawn suggested try going through another state. I've also heard good things about bethany. I personally am thinking about using adoptlink (adoptlink.com) you can go to the web page and see the kind of situations she has available.

If you'd like to chat nemore about doing as a "young person" I am always here.
Good luck with getting started. Stay focused, it will be difficult but your precious child (ren) will be home before you can say MAMMA and DADDA.

[karabur]

There are a lot of 20 somethings on this board. I am 21 and Dh is 24. We have a wonderful life. We just bought our first home. We are going international. We can have bio children but are called to adoption. I am adopted by my step above father. You may want to look international. Some countries only require you to be 20 years older than the child. So in your case that would be a baby or toddler. Most agencies have some age limit but if you talk to them some will waive it. Good luck

Still job hunting....
Saving up for Reagan
I rolled pennies tonight lol Every penny helps!

[nicoleanders]

Hi, My husband and I are also young, 23 and 24. We are adopting from South Africa. The agency that we are working with also has a domestic program. We are looking at Taiwan, or Haiti for our second adoption.
It is not easy being young and going through this process, but it isn't easy for anyone. If you ever need to talk, or need more advice just let me know.
Good Luck With Your Journey!!
Nicole

[saraduren]

I am amazed at you all! You are so great to respond and offer advice. i really feel like i'm in the right spot! I appreciate all feedback, and i'll post if i find anything new that could possibly help ya'll. it feels good to know that we're NOT the only ones out there that are young and love children and want them in out lives forever. thank you all again, and god bless.

[casweetie530]

Have you thought of becoming foster parents? I know that here in California, you get quite a bit of support from the agencies and you have a choice on type of child you choose to accept into your home. This can be very rewarding as well. I know that here you can even be considered a "fost-adopt" home in which case you would be able to apply to adopt the child in your home should their case go that direction.

Just a thought - I have been in your position - young and unable to have children. Now, I'm on my second adoption and may be getting my third, a sibling to one of my boys. It is possible and there is hope. I am proof of that. Stay strong!

[ManyTimesBlessed]

My DH and I were 24 when we started (we're 25 now). We decided to adopt internationally. If you want help getting started or if you need suggestions on what countries to consider, feel free to PM me.

Good luck!

~Rachel

[Leigh131313]

Hey there guys..just thought you may not have noticed that you are replying to a 3 year old thread