[nenkosi]

G´day!

First of all: this is a great forum! I´ve read about many wonderful and remarkable people and their family-stories. Wow!
This is what concerns us: We are a happy family of three wishing to adopt a newborn or toddler of any race. As I am a stay-at-home-mom to our two year old biological son, our budget for adoption is limited. Our budget alltogether (except travelling expenses) is around $ 13,000.
The agencies we´ve contacted so far were all out of our limits. We would appreciate any comments or recommendation for agencies all across the US. Thanks alot!

Have a great day Marie

[arkansas parent]

Have you thought about adopting a child from foster care. It doesn't cost anything. Since you are open to any race you should be able to get a child that is in your age range. You can adopt only. Meaning you would only accept a child who was free for adoption.(that is what we did) We were matched with our son within a few days of getting our homestudy approved. He was almost 4 when he was placed with us. He is a very happy, healthy, well adjusted little boy.
We hope to adopt again in the fall. We are going to ask for a child 0-3yrs any race. ( our son is bi-racial)

[enerad]

Remind your self there is an over $10,000 adoption credit. This helps a lot. You can do adoption with an agency for the price range you have available. Check with agencys that you pay for the services you need, rather than a one price agency. Advertising is where we found the costs really added up (we did internet, newspaper, and our profile). You can keep your cost down in these areas by doing some of the work yourself.

[Linny]

I agree that you should be able to find a baby for the budget you've mentioned. I am taking the liberty of sending you my own suggestion list of agencies/attorneys. There are others I've not mentioned as well and I would strongly suggest you Google 'adoption agencies in (list state)'...to find a list.
While it may take some extra homework, finding situations with this budget IS do-able!
My best to you.....

Sincerely,

Linny

[dragonfly1234]

Be sure that any information regarding any agencies is sent via private messages.

Good luck on your journey to adoption.

[Linny]

Ohhh, don't worry, Michelle. I've been pm-ing this list for a long time.

Sincerely,

Linny

[dragonfly1234]

Linny you are awesome its just a reminder for others.

Thanks!

[nenkosi]

To Arkansasparent, Linny and all you lovely people: Thankyou for your help!!
I´ll work my way through your suggestions
and I am confident now we´ll find a way!

Like the Aussies say: "No worries" :-)

Marie


and to dragonfly: I know- agency information only by PM please! :-)

[staciejw]

Hi Linny,

I am new to this forum and I would greatly appreciate your information as well. Could I trouble you to send me your list?

Thanks so much!

[405momunit]

Looking for a sliding scale adoption agency? I live in Oklahoma and have been a foster mom for two yrs. Done with DHS,looking for private.But worried we won't have enough money. I have filled out an application but the place is 18 hrs away. I seen a sliding scale agency once for bi-racial but now I can't find. Homestudy just needs updated. Anyone please help!

Thanks momunit Jo

[Linny]

405momunit,
Have you tried to Google just that? "Oklahoma adoption agencies that charge on a sliding scale"? I'm unsure of any in your area, but I know that's the way I'd start.

I fully understand your being 'done' with waiting on any foster/adopt agency to adopt an infant........but if you continue to have problems in finding one, please PM me. I don't live in OK, but might be able to go through my notes of any OK agencies. Good luck!

Sincerely,

Linny

[208wright]

Hi- we too are trying to find an agency that may go off a sliding pay scale. Both of our children are biracial. Our son was through Dept of Human Services and our daughter was from a lawyer who contacted us. She no longer does adoptions and Dept of Human Services do not like to place outside of counties. Our children are now 6 and 5. We are open to adopting age 0-2. Any help would be wonderful.