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Originally Posted By Arlene

I am a 41 year old single woman and very interested in adopting a baby. I would like information on international adoption. How do I go about getting information on what my options are and how to get started?

Arlene

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Originally Posted By R.L.S.

My mother, for the last four years has been fostering three siblings who are being hidden from their abusive and neglectful parents. I want to adopt these kids, and they want me to be their daddy. How could I get this done?

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Hope you have lots of time, patience, and money! Adoption is strictly regulated. If you really want to pursue this, consult an adoption attorney in your state of residence as laws vary greatly from state to state.

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Contact the children's Social Worker...usually with your local county Dept of Child and Family, Dept of Social Services, Dept of Human Services...depends on what state you are in what it is called.
good luck

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I have not tried to adopt through DHS, nor am I male, but I would assume the first thing is to determine if the parent's rights have been terminated. If not, see what you can do to rush that along. Then, you need to apply and go through the home study process like everyone else. I might depend on the social worker you get, but I would think that since you already have a relationship with the kids you would be a shoe in to adopt them, esp. since you want an entire sibling group. Ask for any subsidies you might be entitled to. Good luck!

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Originally Posted By Donald Louis Edwards

I am the proud father of 3 siblings whom I adopted. I have not read all of the responses to your message, but I encouragae you to pursue the adoption. I called the local Department of Childrens' Services and took it from there. I am fortunate to have a most competent attorney whose assistance, guidance, and advice was invaluable.

If you are Christian, I encourage you to pray about the decision. It won't be easy, but what in life is. The important thing is, you will be blessed by blessing others with the gift of a home and a daddy.

Be at peace.

I'm praying for you.

DE

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Originally Posted By marcie

Im a 25 year old mother to be, I am soon to be married and my husband to be would like to be the father of this child. The real father found out and left me, and moved out of the city. Where i dont know where he went, but he left. I wanted to know that when i get married, then have this baby can i list my husband as the father instead of the real father and would this leave the real father out of the picture completly? Or do i have to go threw the whole thing of the court system? im due to have the baby in sept of 2000, and ill be married on april 8th, 2000. So ill be married before the baby.
thank you for your help.
M.H