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Originally Posted By Pamela

Goodmorning ladies ,Found this list and thought I would share a little about my children.They are all challenged and I have 3 with Cp this ranges from severe
mild 2 of the girls can walk the youngest who is 6 is just learning to walk.I might add also that 2 of these girls were never suposed to walk.So don't give up the fight.They are all adopted.It was the best thing I ever did.

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Originally Posted By Nancy

Hi Pamela, I was glad to see your message of encouragement! Are you a SINGLE mother? I'm a single woman, hoping to adopt a child with CP and/or multiple physical disabilities. Right now I'm a foster parent providing respite services in the state of N.H. Do you know if the home study for foster care also covers adoption or will I have to go through the entire process again if I want to adopt a child from another state? (My worker doesn't know). I've been searching web sites and have found a few girls I'm interested in learning more about. I have extremely limited financial means however and am worried that this will be a barrier to my adopting. I have heard that many kids with special needs are eligible for a supplement and Medicaid. Do you get these for your girls and if so, do they cover all or most of the expenses to raise the child? I've been doing some research and equipment (such as wheel chairs, special therapies, etc.) can cost thousands of dollars. I expected that since I have a lot of experience in caring for disabled children but I wonder if there are programs that can help out and an concerned that I might be denied the chance to adopt because of my low income. I live in a beautiful, handicapped-accessible apartment (with subsidised rent) and have lots of experience, patience and love...but I'm realistic about the costs of raising a child with severe disabilities and that they'll need life long care. So...I'm hesitant to apply because I'm afraid they'll turn me down. I am able to care for myself fully on my income so I hope they'd look at that and think that if they gave me a supplement for the child's care I could be a good potential match for a child. Anyway, I'm in need of info. from other adoptive parents and a bit of encouragement to either give up all hope or press on and actually apply for one of the girls who need a home. Any help you can give would be greatly appreciated!!! And, enjoy your girls! Nancy Towne (summer03251@yahoo.com)

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Originally Posted By Nancy

Hi Pamela, I was glad to see your message of encouragement! Are you a SINGLE mother? I'm a single woman, hoping to adopt a child with CP and/or multiple physical disabilities. Right now I'm a foster parent providing respite services in the state of N.H. Do you know if the home study for foster care also covers adoption or will I have to go through the entire process again if I want to adopt a child from another state? (My worker doesn't know). I've been searching web sites and have found a few girls I'm interested in learning more about. I have extremely limited financial means however and am worried that this will be a barrier to my adopting. I have heard that many kids with special needs are eligible for a supplement and Medicaid. Do you get these for your girls and if so, do they cover all or most of the expenses to raise the child? I've been doing some research and equipment (such as wheel chairs, special therapies, etc.) can cost thousands of dollars. I expected that since I have a lot of experience in caring for disabled children but I wonder if there are programs that can help out and am concerned that I might be denied the chance to adopt because of my low income. I live in a beautiful, handicapped-accessible apartment (with subsidised rent) and have lots of experience, patience and love...but I'm realistic about the costs of raising a child with severe disabilities and that they'll need life long care. So...I'm hesitant to apply because I'm afraid they'll turn me down. I am able to care for myself fully on my income so I hope they'd look at that and think that if they gave me a supplement for the child's care I could be a good potential match for a child. Anyway, I'm in need of info. from other adoptive parents and a bit of encouragement to either give up all hope or press on and actually apply for one of the girls who need a home. Any help you can give would be greatly appreciated!!! And, enjoy your girls! Nancy Towne (summer03251@yahoo.com)