[SingleMiamiMom]

Just wanted to say Hi and introduce myself. I just started the first step this week, (which for me, means getting my US citizenship..lol) I already started research on different agencies, and I got helpful emails from the members here. I probably won't start the actual adoption paperwork till late summer/fall...but I will start working on documentation now as I am anxious in getting started.

I want to adopt a baby girl/newborn from Guatemala.

[RLK913]

Congratulations on starting your adoption process.

I am a single adoptive mother of a son born in Guatemala and am presently in process for #2. You are welcome to contact me if you have any questions, or if you need anything or just want to chat!

Best of luck to you in your adoption journey.

[mom9]

Hi, I'm new here too, and a single mom. I have 5 bio kids and in the final steps of adopting 4 of my foster children. Been a single mom for over 10 yrs now. I actually love that I won't ever have to fight for custody of them from another parent. It's the kids and me. Thats all we need. http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/10/10_5_136.gif

[justusiz]

Hello, I am also new here and a single mom of 2 adult kids. I am in the process of adopting from the Oregon DHS. I have done everything for the home-study and I'm now waiting for the SW to complete it, which should be any day now. Then I will get to start looking. I'm hoping to find a sib group of 2-3 kids ages 3-10.

Lori
Southern Oregon

[hotspice58]

I'm sort of new here! . Single foster mom adopting my 2 foster sons. Then, who knows?!?!

Singlemiamimom, check and see if there is child care council/website in your area. That's how I found my day care center (which is in a house with a married couple and other kids).

[Yash]

I'm new here too. I just signed adoption placement papers on Monday for my fost/adopt son, Jory. I pray we are finalized in 2 to 3 months or sooner.

I'm in the beginning stages of paperchasing my second from Vietnam.

Yash

[justusiz]

Hi Yash,

Congratulations on your adoption . What state are you in? Here in Oregon it takes a minimum of 6 months to finalize.

Lori

[Yash]

Thank you so much. I live in CA. It also takes a minimum of six months. They thought this adoption would take the minimum amount of time. I'm just glad, the finish line is finally insight.