[cdcaud01]

My husband and I are looking to adopt in Somoa. We were hoping that someone may have some advice or recommend some agencies. We were also looking for requirements and regulations. If you can help please reply! Thank you!

[JuliannaTeresa]

Here are her two Websites! She is not happy with her Agency experience, but is happy to talk to people!

Feel free to check out my websites:

www.adoptsamoa.com
www.samoaadoptionexperience.com



Good Luck in your Dream of Adoption!

[ladybuglady]

Hi,

There was another post on the LDS page about Polynesian Adoptions. Here is what it said...

Originally posted by mommawannabe
I've seen several programs for that region. (Please note that I know nothing about these agencies)

SAMOA: http://www.journeysoftheheart.net/in...nal/samoa.html

PACIFIC ISLANDS: http://www.focusonchildren.com/programs/ppacificis.html

MARSHALL ISLANDS:
Also look into Marshall Islands although I've heard things are changing there. They used to take the birth mothers to Hawaii and do the adoptions there and now they can't do that anymore so it's an Int'l adoption? or something like that.
http://www.adopting.com/chi/marshall.html
http://www.journeysoftheheart.net/in...c_islands.html
http://www.ifservices.org/marshall.html

Remember there's a $10,000 tax credit so don't let the costs of Int'l scare you off, you'll get $10,000 back.

Good luck,
I hope you'll have a new little sweetie in your home soon!

--mommawannabe

Maybe this information could help you! Good luck!

LBL

[mlbsands]

We are in the process of adopting from Samoa using Focus on Children.., they are 1 of 2 agencies that are currently doing Samoan adoptions.. feel free to email me if you have specific questions mlbrecht@yahoo.com

[kellieb]

Hello,

I have read some negative things about focus on the children. We are looking to adopt from samoa. Please let us know first hand what experience you are having with this agency. How long have you been trying to adopt from Samoa and how do we get started.

Thank you,
Kellie

[mlbsands]

Kellie..

We never successfulluy adopted from Samoa and we have several friends who have recently been caught up in slowdown's/halts in Samoa adoption (by both agencies that adopt out of Samoa).. As far as I know they are not even taking any more families for that area until those that are already on thsi list and have referrals get the kids home.

I think both agencies have both good and bad stories, but are on the whole good to work with.. but the Somoan government has put a halt to things for now.

Mandy

[sak9645]

First, let me suggest that you read the "Samoa Adoption Notice" on the website of the U.S. State Department. To see it, go to http://travel.state.gov. Click on "Children and Family" at the top of the page. Then click on "Important Notices" on the left side of the page.

As you will see, it says that delays in the adoption process for Samoa are occurring, because the U.S. is investigating each adoption case to ensure that all of the adoptions meet the requirements of U.S. law. The person doing the investigation, which involves interviewing the birthmother of the child to be adopted, among other things, is based in New Zealand. This person cannot visit Samoa frequently, so investigations may not be completed promptly.

In terms of finding a licensed, nonprofit agency with which to work, there are very few. Put the term "adoption agencies placing children from Samoa" into your browser, and you'll find them. But be very careful to check them out carefully, or you could wind up being unable to bring home a child.

Sharon