[jjuliejchad]

I am wondering if anyone has adopted again after having a child with RAD. Is this something that will hurt you in your homestudy for a future child? I know I am insane, but I still am thinking of adopting one more child. My husband and I had planned on it before we found out our new son has attachment issues.

Thanks,

Julie

[lucyjoy]

I have several times. It didn't hurt my homestudy any. They will need their own rooms and you will need a safety plan depending on the kids issues.

[mommytoEli]

Yes, we did. First we adopted ds#3, followed by placement #1, and #2(dd). ANd just this year, we adopted #4. (confusing, I know) Our SW was really understanding and she said she understood dd's issues. I think we did talk about safety and how we keep dd in line. Also, typically the SW wants to speak to your older children alone for your HS, we convinced SW that dd would be less than truthful if allowed to do this, and so she agreed to interview her in our presence. ((When we adopted ds #3, dd(who was still our foster-daughter at the time) was mad at us, and jealous, and so she told SW that the baby was neglected.....really? where does an 8 year old pick up this language!!! grrr!)) Anyway....it all worked out...but i was VERY nervous. For the post placements, we always make sure dd had a "previous engagement" with a grandparent on the date of the visit.