[MomofFaith]

Hello, I am new at this and think this site is awesome! I am looking for someone to talk to and share experiences that has or is going through a FOS Adopt. My husband and I are in the process of getting our home study done. We are going through a non-profit agency that covers all of California. We are wanting to adopt a baby boy. We are really excited and I am a little scared all at the same time. I think my biggest fear is our son not attaching to us. Please be my friend.

[kennasmom]

My husband and I are also in California. We went directly through DCFS and adopted our son two years ago - he was ours from birth. We are now in the process of adopting a baby girl - she came to us at 7 months and is now 16 months. Her parents were TPRed a week ago. I don't know if we will do it again. It's a long grueling process. If I can help you out in anyway or if you just want to chat, just ask. The waiting is the hardest part!

Tiffany

[RainDrops]

We're in CA also (military), in the process of foster-adopt. I will tell you one thing, i cant wait for it to be over! The adjustment to having new children in your home and dealing with the system is overwhelming. Its hard having someone tell you what you can and can not do with your kids also!

I hope everything goes smooth for you, trust God to place the right child in your home!

I had in mind ONE child and older, and ended up with 2 younger!

[fostermomintx]

I adopted my foster son (finally in September after 20 months of waiting)...he came to me when he was barely 2 years old (he's almost 4 years old). Four months after he came to live with me the State was proceeding with TPR when the bparents agreed to mediation (they have 4 visits a year as well as photos, letters, etc.)

We have had 2 visits so far (the bmother missed the 2nd one and the 3rd one was supposed to happen in July but didn't). Our next and last one for the year is this month and I'm anxious to see how my son reacts since he hasn't seen his bfather since April. They aren't bad or scary people just young and not able to parent and we have a good relationship. The bfather's mother actually told me she was glad that I was now his mother!

It was a long process but well worth it. I'm hoping to adopt again someday, hopefully a little girl!

Good luck to you!

[Yash]

Welcome to the rollercoaster!! This journey is not for the faint of heart so be warned. But once you have your baby boy in your arm, you'll know it's all worth it.

My son came home at 5-days-old. His adoption was finalized 19 months and 2 days later.

I'm also in CA.

Best of luck,

Yash

[Cristi727]

My husband and I are in the process of adopting the two boys who were placed in our home 3 years ago. They were originally foster only, which is why it has taken this long.

This process makes you be thankful for every minute you have with your kids. There were times I would cry myself to sleep due to doubt, and there were other times where my faith would make me confident.

I don't know how I would have gotten through these last 3 years without my faith.

Good luck and God Bless,
Cristin

[sayoko7]

Welcome to the dance. As posted above, please feel free to pm for advice or a shoulder to cry on. Start to finish for us will end up being just shy of 2 years. Buckle in and enjoy the ride.

[hp2adopt]

Hello! We are also fost-adopting, and in our case it is in Northern CA. We have just completed our HS just about 2 months ago, and now actively working with our SW to submit our HS for children that she is calling us about. We were originally only open to ages 0-3, but depending on the situation we will go older. So far, the cases that we have been presented with are a little of each. Hoping for the best! Good luck to you, and hope to chat with you here frequently!

[BluRayn]

We're also fost-adopting in CA, SoCal though. We just submitted our initial paperwork on the 27th, the first main application (for approval through our agency) on the 9th and have our first home interview on the 20th, Monday! We have lots of questions and know it's a long process, but also know that it's totally worth it!! I look forward to making friends with some other prospective new parents!!