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Originally Posted By Elizabeth Case

Hello. I am posting for a friend of mine who has signed up to adopt from Samoa. Are there any other families who are adopting from Samoa or know of any list serves where those adopting from Samoa can congregate?

We are adopting from Bulgaria, so I cannot help this family out.

Any responses - public, private - are appreciated. I don't want this family to feel alone during their adoption journey.

dancase@frontiernet.net

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Originally Posted By Sheryl Brown

Hi, I am presently trying to adopt from Western Samoa. From the date of this posting I hope your friend has completed their journey with great success. I am presently searching for information on how to get the baby into the US without going through an adoption agency.

[dotsonbp]

We are currently trying to adopt from Western Samoa and would love to find the laws and any other information that would be useful.

[brenjaezmom]

I am just starting the process myself to adopt a 9 year old girl from west samoa. I'm glad that there are others in the same process.! Let's keep each other posted and hope that there are others!

[Autumndays]

I am also thinking about adopting from Somoa. I would love any info anybody could give. I am looking into an agency, but would like to hear how hard it is to do on your own? You can email me at Autumndays4u@Yahoo
Debby

[Dcj]

Hello, I just recently discovered Samoa. What I read so far I liked. I have seen a few agencies online that have been recomended. But I was wondering if anyone could give me an estimated fee for the program. I would be very grateful. Thank You -Dani

[Autumndays]

[Edited To Remove Agency/Facilitator/fee based services Recommendations]

[emmyg03]

My husband and I adopted a beautiful baby girl from Samoa. She arrived home on 7/1/04. Was a great experience! Our Agency was highly recommended and everything went just as they said it would. If anyone has a samoan child or wants info, you can email me at armstrong64@comcast.net

Michelle

[maggie_va]

Congratulations!

At one point, I had considered Samoa but it appeared there was a slow down in the program and I was concerend it would close. Can you tell me how old your daugther is?

- Maggie

[emmyg03]

Emily will be 9 months old on 7/10. We received her picture when she was 1 month old. The delay was not due to the agency or Samoa, it was due to Immigrations in Pennsylvania. We waited on them to approve the final paperwork. We received our referral after being in the program for about 9 months. Not too bad considering the wait in some countries.

Michelle