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10-11-2000, 07:14 PM
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Re : older children adoption
Originally Posted By Mary Ingram
I wonder if it is easier and or faster to (Foster Adopt) or just straight adoption? We are going through Texas DHS. We want to adopt two siblings. I would like to stay between the ages of 0-6. We have agreed and are even excited about the prospect of biracial children. So,I guess my question is this: Foster-Adopt or straight Adoption?
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10-29-2000, 06:08 PM
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Re: Re : older children adoption
Originally Posted By Kelly
If Texas is anything like Maryland, you will need to foster the child for a period of time before finalizing the adoption. We have adopted twice through foster/adopt. If you decide to go ahead with this, my recommendation is to make sure they realize that you are interested in children who are low risk. That means it is unlikely that they will be able to be reunified with their birthfamilies. There are still problems and you may have a few false starts - particularly in teh courts. Good luck!
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