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I know many families who have adopted through foster care. And every single one of those first had to foster their child. And sometimes there was heartbreak when a child would have to leave their home. The foster care system is full of heartbreak all around; it is not an easy path. The families who I know who have been successful foster parents have done it more from a spiritual practice (caring for orphans). And sometimes, they got to adopt these children that they gave their hearts and souls to; other times they didn't. It is a leap of faith.
Long waits, for one. Foster care being less than transparent when it comes to the child's psychological problems and their outcome, children who return to their families of origin, interference or forced visits with the birth parents etc.
Long waits, for one. Foster care being less than transparent when it comes to the child's psychological problems and their outcome, children who return to their families of origin, interference or forced visits with the birth parents etc.
The purpose of foster care is NOT adoption. Children who return to their families of origin isn't a horror story, it's a success story (though yes, I realize it doesn't always turn out that way). Long waits are not a horror story.
Only children who have had parental rights terminated are free for adoption. Every other child is not. THAT is the reality of foster care and anyone who is considering foster care needs to accept that before going in to it.
Two people I know were fostered, both seem to be like everyone else. Who knows if they were adopted, none of my business, and that's not what foster care is about anyway. One is a young lady who as a minor, ignored her hunger, so her parents helped her recover, and she is of a normal weight now, and has a wonderful family, herself. So it appears no horror stories there. I think to prevent horror stories, these children need adults who want to parent for the right reasons - for examples, it can't be because the potential parents are infertile or to add another to god's kingdom, or get money from the government, etc...
I know many families who have adopted through foster care. And every single one of those first had to foster their child. And sometimes there was heartbreak when a child would have to leave their home. The foster care system is full of heartbreak all around; it is not an easy path. The families who I know who have been successful foster parents have done it more from a spiritual practice (caring for orphans). And sometimes, they got to adopt these children that they gave their hearts and souls to; other times they didn't. It is a leap of faith.
We would be using a private agency. There is no foster care involved. These children have already had their parental rights terminated. They have lived or are living with foster parents or in group homes.
There is no requirement that we foster first. I have heard of "Fost Adopt" programs in other states.
We are not interested in fostering or in the uncertainties that you speak of.
We would be using a private agency. There is no foster care involved. These children have already had their parental rights terminated. They have lived or are living with foster parents or in group homes.
There is no requirement that we foster first. I have heard of "Fost Adopt" programs in other states.
We are not interested in fostering or in the uncertainties that you speak of.
Given your specific wants and needs, and the realities of differences in foster to adopt programs from state to state you may be better of looking for feedback in the Ohio forum itself.
We would be using a private agency. There is no foster care involved. These children have already had their parental rights terminated. They have lived or are living with foster parents or in group homes.
There is no requirement that we foster first. I have heard of "Fost Adopt" programs in other states.
We are not interested in fostering or in the uncertainties that you speak of.
Adopted OUT OF the FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. Children who's parents have lost their rights.
In other words, state adoption of domestic children who are available for adoption.
I am seeking information from parents who have done that and have had a good experience. Have not had to wait forever, (see other threads) have not had interference from former relatives of the child, bonded well and had a positive outcome.
We know of an agency who does this.
We want to know if anyone else has, and has had a good experience.
I think you have an agenda. Please save it.
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