adoption???
Q. I have a five minute speech on adoption thats due on friday i have no info what so ever and im so lost on where to begin. please heeelllppp!!
Asked by kakky - Wed Nov 8 21:02:36 2006 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. First...you need to come up with a viewpoint. What will you prove about adoption? From that point, research online for 5 facts that will support your point...then, you will have to elaborate on your evidence. At the end, restate your point, and leave your audience with a killer final thought. Good luck! P.S.- Don't forget eye contact...visual aids work great too.
Answered by Kelly F - Wed Nov 8 21:06:53 2006
Q. I have a five minute speech on adoption thats due on friday i have no info what so ever and im so lost on where to begin. please heeelllppp!!
Asked by kakky - Wed Nov 8 21:02:36 2006 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. First...you need to come up with a viewpoint. What will you prove about adoption? From that point, research online for 5 facts that will support your point...then, you will have to elaborate on your evidence. At the end, restate your point, and leave your audience with a killer final thought. Good luck! P.S.- Don't forget eye contact...visual aids work great too.
Answered by Kelly F - Wed Nov 8 21:06:53 2006
ADOPTION................. ............?
Q. Ok, so I asked a question about 'references' yesterday, and im wondering do they call your 'references' straight away while you are at the shelter? or do they call after you leave? I have a VERY well looked after Pointer already that I will bring to meet the new dog, so maybe they will see I am a responsible owner lol? Do ALL Shelters insist on having references? I honestly don't have anybody to put:( What questions will they ask my references? Oh and remember I live in Australia. lol thanks, but I don't have my neighbours number, and my manager ect. don't know anything about my dog!
Asked by HappyLilVegemite - Thu Jul 2 23:03:30 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. probably after you leave, or while youre in a different room, but it all just depends on the place. I'm pretty sure they wont call while youre sitting right there though because that would be awkward. and most places call your vets office, and check to see if your past pets have had all their shots on time and stuff, so its kind of a big task of a thing they go through MOST shelters ask for references. just put a family member, a landlord, a manager from work, or a neighbor. even if they see you have a well taken care of dog, they'll probably still call your references. hahaha it shouldnt be a big deal though, they just want to be sure the dog is going to the right owner, and going to a home that will be the right fit for it. oh and… [cont.]
Answered by :] - Thu Jul 2 23:15:05 2009
Q. Ok, so I asked a question about 'references' yesterday, and im wondering do they call your 'references' straight away while you are at the shelter? or do they call after you leave? I have a VERY well looked after Pointer already that I will bring to meet the new dog, so maybe they will see I am a responsible owner lol? Do ALL Shelters insist on having references? I honestly don't have anybody to put:( What questions will they ask my references? Oh and remember I live in Australia. lol thanks, but I don't have my neighbours number, and my manager ect. don't know anything about my dog!
Asked by HappyLilVegemite - Thu Jul 2 23:03:30 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. probably after you leave, or while youre in a different room, but it all just depends on the place. I'm pretty sure they wont call while youre sitting right there though because that would be awkward. and most places call your vets office, and check to see if your past pets have had all their shots on time and stuff, so its kind of a big task of a thing they go through MOST shelters ask for references. just put a family member, a landlord, a manager from work, or a neighbor. even if they see you have a well taken care of dog, they'll probably still call your references. hahaha it shouldnt be a big deal though, they just want to be sure the dog is going to the right owner, and going to a home that will be the right fit for it. oh and… [cont.]
Answered by :] - Thu Jul 2 23:15:05 2009
How come adoption agencies and attorneys are allowed to profit from adoption?
Q. I was talking with my Mom and she made the point that it is illegal to for a organ donor to profit from donating their organ but doctors are allowed to make hundreds of thousands of dollars. She then said that adoption is basically the same way as an organ donation. She said that is the organ donor or natural mother isn't allowed to profit from the procedure than the doctors, adoption agency, and attorneys shouldn't be allowed to profit either. What do you think? With adoption and organ donors nobody should profit because without a donor or natural mother their would be no product. Sorry I am trying to put it in language that will not offend anybody.
Asked by bye bye - Sat Apr 11 10:30:15 2009 - - 17 Answers - 0 Comments
A. great question...i'd love to have been in the living room with you and your mom.. i think the only similarity between the two is that those with the affluence benefit from the "suffering" and "social pathology" of those less affluent. quite honestly, i have a problem with organ donation programs. i completed graduate school in an urban university and was sickened by how the transplants were handled. first, most "transplant centers" tend to be in inner-city hospitals with large minority populations who are "healthy, young...and plagued by gun violence." yet, the donors are usually older affluent and non-minority. furthermore, it is absolutely heartless the way organ donation coordinators troll around trauma bays and waiting rooms… [cont.]
Answered by tish_part deux - Sun Apr 12 13:04:25 2009
Q. I was talking with my Mom and she made the point that it is illegal to for a organ donor to profit from donating their organ but doctors are allowed to make hundreds of thousands of dollars. She then said that adoption is basically the same way as an organ donation. She said that is the organ donor or natural mother isn't allowed to profit from the procedure than the doctors, adoption agency, and attorneys shouldn't be allowed to profit either. What do you think? With adoption and organ donors nobody should profit because without a donor or natural mother their would be no product. Sorry I am trying to put it in language that will not offend anybody.
Asked by bye bye - Sat Apr 11 10:30:15 2009 - - 17 Answers - 0 Comments
A. great question...i'd love to have been in the living room with you and your mom.. i think the only similarity between the two is that those with the affluence benefit from the "suffering" and "social pathology" of those less affluent. quite honestly, i have a problem with organ donation programs. i completed graduate school in an urban university and was sickened by how the transplants were handled. first, most "transplant centers" tend to be in inner-city hospitals with large minority populations who are "healthy, young...and plagued by gun violence." yet, the donors are usually older affluent and non-minority. furthermore, it is absolutely heartless the way organ donation coordinators troll around trauma bays and waiting rooms… [cont.]
Answered by tish_part deux - Sun Apr 12 13:04:25 2009
When you speak of ADOPTION REFORM what exactly are you referring to?
Q. There are often questions on here, like right now, that address "Adoption Reform". When that question is raised usually everyone is all in favor. I have found that it often means different things to different people, much like adoption itself is not one thing, but various processes, legal and otherwise, that all tend to get lumped together under the single heading of ADOPTION. While there are things about adoption I am in complete agreement need reform, I would be interested in knowing what adoption reform means to different people.
Asked by SLY - Wed Jan 21 13:46:16 2009 - - 14 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I find the entire concept of North American adoption /childwelfare industry to be fundamentally flawed. It was based in the utopian society movements of the 19th century, and the Progressive era, when 'forward thinkers' were trying to find ways to improve society. The family is the basic unit for replenishing society. Shape the family, and shape society. Adoption has re-defined how many people think of families, with government "help." Adoption of children was based on the idea that environment shaped and molded the child, who was a blank slate at birth. The falsified birth certificate and the laws reflected the "as if born to" concept of this flawed concept. Subsequent 'reform" attempts have done little to improve this situation.… [cont.]
Answered by kitta - Wed Jan 21 16:33:12 2009
Q. There are often questions on here, like right now, that address "Adoption Reform". When that question is raised usually everyone is all in favor. I have found that it often means different things to different people, much like adoption itself is not one thing, but various processes, legal and otherwise, that all tend to get lumped together under the single heading of ADOPTION. While there are things about adoption I am in complete agreement need reform, I would be interested in knowing what adoption reform means to different people.
Asked by SLY - Wed Jan 21 13:46:16 2009 - - 14 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I find the entire concept of North American adoption /childwelfare industry to be fundamentally flawed. It was based in the utopian society movements of the 19th century, and the Progressive era, when 'forward thinkers' were trying to find ways to improve society. The family is the basic unit for replenishing society. Shape the family, and shape society. Adoption has re-defined how many people think of families, with government "help." Adoption of children was based on the idea that environment shaped and molded the child, who was a blank slate at birth. The falsified birth certificate and the laws reflected the "as if born to" concept of this flawed concept. Subsequent 'reform" attempts have done little to improve this situation.… [cont.]
Answered by kitta - Wed Jan 21 16:33:12 2009
On this adoption tax credit. Can you claim the credit if you adopted through a foster care agency?
Q. My adoption was final Dec 2007. I am a foster parent. since the child i adopted was in the foster care agency, can you still claim the credit? I had minimal expenses. What supporting documents do you need to submit ? If you e-file will you have to mail in or can you still do it all electronically? Thanks for all of your answers in advance.
Asked by LION801 - Sun Jan 6 04:22:47 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. From the IRS website... Topic 607 - Adoption Credit You may be able to take a tax credit for qualifying expenses paid to adopt an eligible child (including a child with special needs). The adoption credit is an amount subtracted from your tax liability. Although the credit generally is allowed for the year following the year in which the expenses are paid, a taxpayer who paid qualifying expenses in the current year for an adoption which became final in the current year, may be eligible to claim the credit on the current year return. The adoption credit is not available for any reimbursed expense. In addition to the credit, certain amounts reimbursed by your employer for qualifying adoption expenses may be excludable from your gross… [cont.]
Answered by Mrs. WC - Sun Jan 6 04:29:01 2008
Q. My adoption was final Dec 2007. I am a foster parent. since the child i adopted was in the foster care agency, can you still claim the credit? I had minimal expenses. What supporting documents do you need to submit ? If you e-file will you have to mail in or can you still do it all electronically? Thanks for all of your answers in advance.
Asked by LION801 - Sun Jan 6 04:22:47 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. From the IRS website... Topic 607 - Adoption Credit You may be able to take a tax credit for qualifying expenses paid to adopt an eligible child (including a child with special needs). The adoption credit is an amount subtracted from your tax liability. Although the credit generally is allowed for the year following the year in which the expenses are paid, a taxpayer who paid qualifying expenses in the current year for an adoption which became final in the current year, may be eligible to claim the credit on the current year return. The adoption credit is not available for any reimbursed expense. In addition to the credit, certain amounts reimbursed by your employer for qualifying adoption expenses may be excludable from your gross… [cont.]
Answered by Mrs. WC - Sun Jan 6 04:29:01 2008
What wildlife adoption program is the best one to donate to?
Q. I'd like to become involved in wildlife adoption and would like to give some as gifts. There are so many out there. Does anyone know which one is best? Which one gives more to conservation? I'd like to know that my money is going to help wildlife directly.
Asked by lanfearforsaken - Fri Nov 7 01:06:26 2008 - - 2 Answers - 1 Comments
A. The biggest organization with regards to helping the wildlife is the World Wildlife Fund, backed by the united nations. It aims to conserve and preserve our ecology and above all, protect the endangered species. The focus of the organization is varies in areas since each areas has different needs. For example, in China they help Panda, in the Philippines, they help the biggest eagles in the world, the philippine eagle, in the Arctic they help the polar bears and many others. Choosing the organization can be of wide range, and it depends on your disposition of what organization to help. But then, giving money is just half the fun, try to help and reach our yourself in order for you to feel and see that you have really contributed to the… [cont.]
Answered by Manic 47 - Fri Nov 7 03:44:51 2008
Q. I'd like to become involved in wildlife adoption and would like to give some as gifts. There are so many out there. Does anyone know which one is best? Which one gives more to conservation? I'd like to know that my money is going to help wildlife directly.
Asked by lanfearforsaken - Fri Nov 7 01:06:26 2008 - - 2 Answers - 1 Comments
A. The biggest organization with regards to helping the wildlife is the World Wildlife Fund, backed by the united nations. It aims to conserve and preserve our ecology and above all, protect the endangered species. The focus of the organization is varies in areas since each areas has different needs. For example, in China they help Panda, in the Philippines, they help the biggest eagles in the world, the philippine eagle, in the Arctic they help the polar bears and many others. Choosing the organization can be of wide range, and it depends on your disposition of what organization to help. But then, giving money is just half the fun, try to help and reach our yourself in order for you to feel and see that you have really contributed to the… [cont.]
Answered by Manic 47 - Fri Nov 7 03:44:51 2008
How do I start my own adoption agency?
Q. I live in Lexington,Kentucky and want to start my own adoption agency associated with domestic adoption in the U.S or to help babies in Africa. help please? with any information you have that is helpful?
Asked by __A_YAHOO_USER__ - Fri Jul 3 16:18:54 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I would guess thar first you'd have to go to school to be a social worker of some sort and they would probably have all that info. Your guidance counselor at college would probable be a good place to start.
Answered by mom of many - Fri Jul 3 16:33:16 2009
Q. I live in Lexington,Kentucky and want to start my own adoption agency associated with domestic adoption in the U.S or to help babies in Africa. help please? with any information you have that is helpful?
Asked by __A_YAHOO_USER__ - Fri Jul 3 16:18:54 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I would guess thar first you'd have to go to school to be a social worker of some sort and they would probably have all that info. Your guidance counselor at college would probable be a good place to start.
Answered by mom of many - Fri Jul 3 16:33:16 2009
What do you think about international adoption?
Q. I am currently in the proces of adopting a child from China. Recently, there has been a lot of debate regarding international adoption. A lot of people ask why I am adopting from another country when there are kids here that need to be adopted. I feel the system in the US is too hard to deal with and that the adoptive parents do not have as many rights as the birthmother. She can decide to not terminate parental rights at any time. It should be her perrogative, but I don't want to have a failed placement. That's why I've chosen international adoption. What's your opinion? My husband does not want to foster. I considered that in the beginning, but respect his decision. Not everybody is cut out to be a foster parent. You have to be… [cont.]
Asked by Angela M - Sat Jan 13 01:24:49 2007 - - 15 Answers - 1 Comments
A. First off I want to say good luck and that adoption of any kind is great. Also Chinesse babies are adorable! Now...I am a preschool teacher for under privlaged kids (poor, foster, adopted, and split home). I am a very strong believer in American adoption, when I am ready I am adopting from the US instead of having my own. Untill people are with the system they really don't understand exactly how many babies, toddlers, and children are in America that are in need of love and family. Unfortunatly our system doesn't screen the foster parents great and dont keep up on them great. I have seen MANY children that are in foster homes, not being taken care of well and with very mean foster parents in homes that the children should never be placed… [cont.]
Answered by softball_whitney_04 - Sat Jan 13 03:27:00 2007
Q. I am currently in the proces of adopting a child from China. Recently, there has been a lot of debate regarding international adoption. A lot of people ask why I am adopting from another country when there are kids here that need to be adopted. I feel the system in the US is too hard to deal with and that the adoptive parents do not have as many rights as the birthmother. She can decide to not terminate parental rights at any time. It should be her perrogative, but I don't want to have a failed placement. That's why I've chosen international adoption. What's your opinion? My husband does not want to foster. I considered that in the beginning, but respect his decision. Not everybody is cut out to be a foster parent. You have to be… [cont.]
Asked by Angela M - Sat Jan 13 01:24:49 2007 - - 15 Answers - 1 Comments
A. First off I want to say good luck and that adoption of any kind is great. Also Chinesse babies are adorable! Now...I am a preschool teacher for under privlaged kids (poor, foster, adopted, and split home). I am a very strong believer in American adoption, when I am ready I am adopting from the US instead of having my own. Untill people are with the system they really don't understand exactly how many babies, toddlers, and children are in America that are in need of love and family. Unfortunatly our system doesn't screen the foster parents great and dont keep up on them great. I have seen MANY children that are in foster homes, not being taken care of well and with very mean foster parents in homes that the children should never be placed… [cont.]
Answered by softball_whitney_04 - Sat Jan 13 03:27:00 2007
What qualifications are needed to conduct adoption home studies?
Q. I have always been attracted to a career in adoptions. Currently, I am a teacher. What type of certification/degree to people who do adoption home studies have?
Asked by OceanGirl99 - Fri Jan 2 19:56:18 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It depends on where you are at. In my state, a degree in almost any area of study...usually a human type field, such a counseling, teaching, criminal justice...Social work (BSW), will get you a job as a case manager in the state social service system and yes many of them refer to themselves as 'social workers' even though they do not hold a degree in social work. Now, to do home studies...you usually have to hold a Master's Level...MSW, for instance, to do them on your own. You could possibly do home studies under a contractor (you would be a sub contractor) if you only hold a Bachelor's level degree. We have teachers who write insightful studies which are often better than those done by BSW or MSW level social workers. Adoption… [cont.]
Answered by Rita - Fri Jan 2 20:50:40 2009
Q. I have always been attracted to a career in adoptions. Currently, I am a teacher. What type of certification/degree to people who do adoption home studies have?
Asked by OceanGirl99 - Fri Jan 2 19:56:18 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It depends on where you are at. In my state, a degree in almost any area of study...usually a human type field, such a counseling, teaching, criminal justice...Social work (BSW), will get you a job as a case manager in the state social service system and yes many of them refer to themselves as 'social workers' even though they do not hold a degree in social work. Now, to do home studies...you usually have to hold a Master's Level...MSW, for instance, to do them on your own. You could possibly do home studies under a contractor (you would be a sub contractor) if you only hold a Bachelor's level degree. We have teachers who write insightful studies which are often better than those done by BSW or MSW level social workers. Adoption… [cont.]
Answered by Rita - Fri Jan 2 20:50:40 2009
What is the adoption process for adopting a rabbit at most shelters?
Q. Im looking to adopt a bunny, more specificly for the Luna house inc. but i would like to know the adoption process.
Asked by munkeygurl55 - Tue Jan 20 18:31:55 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Okay so I guess you don't want to call them and find out exactly. Usually the adoption process includes this: -Interview (find out what life at home is like) -Choose bunny -Visit with bunny -Fill out paperwork -Vet referral -May have home visit (more likely a week or so after adopting to make sure bunny is happy)
Answered by Em - Tue Jan 20 18:38:16 2009
Q. Im looking to adopt a bunny, more specificly for the Luna house inc. but i would like to know the adoption process.
Asked by munkeygurl55 - Tue Jan 20 18:31:55 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Okay so I guess you don't want to call them and find out exactly. Usually the adoption process includes this: -Interview (find out what life at home is like) -Choose bunny -Visit with bunny -Fill out paperwork -Vet referral -May have home visit (more likely a week or so after adopting to make sure bunny is happy)
Answered by Em - Tue Jan 20 18:38:16 2009
How to find good adoption attorney in Peru?
Q. I am looking for a good international adoption attorney in Peru to help me work with MIMDES (I don't want to go through any of the agencies currently working in Peru). Where can I find any recommendation or feedback boards other than embassy list of attorneys?
Asked by adoptori - Fri Aug 17 20:35:28 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Try contacting this agency . They specialize in adoption in Peru and will surely have an attorney.
Answered by Still Me - Sun Aug 19 01:16:53 2007
Q. I am looking for a good international adoption attorney in Peru to help me work with MIMDES (I don't want to go through any of the agencies currently working in Peru). Where can I find any recommendation or feedback boards other than embassy list of attorneys?
Asked by adoptori - Fri Aug 17 20:35:28 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Try contacting this agency . They specialize in adoption in Peru and will surely have an attorney.
Answered by Still Me - Sun Aug 19 01:16:53 2007
What are adoption practices in other countries?
Q. Not in how the west exploits adoption, but in other countries how are adoptions, if at all, practiced?
Asked by Opedial - Sun Jan 25 19:52:03 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Let me answer for India. You go to an orphanage and choose from the ones that are ready to be placed. You must be meeting all guidelines that are put down by the goverment under CARA. Documentation is done and then you take the child home for fostering.After several month to a year the court grants you full custody. Private adoption practises are highly unethical and more popular but not too common. Don't have stats though to offer. You know a doctor, and then she/he knows some expectant mother(poor or unwed) or a mother post birth (mostly after realising its a girl child after birth since sex determination during pregnancy is not allowed) and she knows of some one who is looking to adopt privately. The doctor or hospital authority calls… [cont.]
Answered by Indian-vision - Mon Jan 26 00:32:51 2009
Q. Not in how the west exploits adoption, but in other countries how are adoptions, if at all, practiced?
Asked by Opedial - Sun Jan 25 19:52:03 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Let me answer for India. You go to an orphanage and choose from the ones that are ready to be placed. You must be meeting all guidelines that are put down by the goverment under CARA. Documentation is done and then you take the child home for fostering.After several month to a year the court grants you full custody. Private adoption practises are highly unethical and more popular but not too common. Don't have stats though to offer. You know a doctor, and then she/he knows some expectant mother(poor or unwed) or a mother post birth (mostly after realising its a girl child after birth since sex determination during pregnancy is not allowed) and she knows of some one who is looking to adopt privately. The doctor or hospital authority calls… [cont.]
Answered by Indian-vision - Mon Jan 26 00:32:51 2009
where do i start looking for adoption agencies?
Q. My husband and I are looking into international adoption. We are in the UK. Should we be looking for an adoption agency in the uk that deals with adoption abroad or should we be looking for an adoption agency based in the country we would like to adopt from? Any website or addresses much appreciated. Thanks in advance for all answers.
Asked by LaceyBabe - Sat Feb 13 09:38:19 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You still need to go through a social worker (social services or adoption agency) if you want to adopt internationally. First steps for adopting a child from overseas If you wish to adopt a child from overseas you should speak to either: your local authority (LA) a voluntary adoption agency registered to provide an intercountry adoption service Contact details for both of these can be found on the intercountry adoption section of the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) website.
Answered by Pip - Sat Feb 13 11:48:17 2010
Q. My husband and I are looking into international adoption. We are in the UK. Should we be looking for an adoption agency in the uk that deals with adoption abroad or should we be looking for an adoption agency based in the country we would like to adopt from? Any website or addresses much appreciated. Thanks in advance for all answers.
Asked by LaceyBabe - Sat Feb 13 09:38:19 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You still need to go through a social worker (social services or adoption agency) if you want to adopt internationally. First steps for adopting a child from overseas If you wish to adopt a child from overseas you should speak to either: your local authority (LA) a voluntary adoption agency registered to provide an intercountry adoption service Contact details for both of these can be found on the intercountry adoption section of the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) website.
Answered by Pip - Sat Feb 13 11:48:17 2010
How much is a reasonable adoption fee for a cat?
Q. If you were going to adopt a cat from a rescue group, would a $100 adoption fee seem a lot if the cat comes already fixed, vaccinated, tested for disease, and all up to date on vet care?
Asked by <3 cats - Sun Nov 11 21:20:49 2007 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Sounds great! A spay /neuter would cost more than that. When I adopted my two cats, I had to pay $100 for vaccinations and then near $400 for the female to be spayed (she went into heat, so surgery was more), and about $250 for the male to be neutered. Instead of going to a cheap place, I used my vet for the surgeries and had the pre-surgery blood testing done and monitoring during the surgury. You can get your cat fixed some places for like $60, but it is bare bones. Regardless, $100 is a great price for adoption. It varies from place to place, but $100 is not unreasonable considering that the place had to pay for those vaccinations, spay/neuter, food, etc.
Answered by Crystal - Sun Nov 11 21:34:07 2007
Q. If you were going to adopt a cat from a rescue group, would a $100 adoption fee seem a lot if the cat comes already fixed, vaccinated, tested for disease, and all up to date on vet care?
Asked by <3 cats - Sun Nov 11 21:20:49 2007 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Sounds great! A spay /neuter would cost more than that. When I adopted my two cats, I had to pay $100 for vaccinations and then near $400 for the female to be spayed (she went into heat, so surgery was more), and about $250 for the male to be neutered. Instead of going to a cheap place, I used my vet for the surgeries and had the pre-surgery blood testing done and monitoring during the surgury. You can get your cat fixed some places for like $60, but it is bare bones. Regardless, $100 is a great price for adoption. It varies from place to place, but $100 is not unreasonable considering that the place had to pay for those vaccinations, spay/neuter, food, etc.
Answered by Crystal - Sun Nov 11 21:34:07 2007
Do you think it is possible for adoption workers to give unbiased advice about adoption?
Q. Adoption workers are paid by hopeful adoptive parents to find them a child (under 2 years of age, preferably an infant). With such a big stake in the adoption being finalized, do you think it is possible for adoption workers to give unbiased advice to either the adoptive parents or the pregnant mother (and the baby s father)? How much should they be trusted by adoptive parents? How much should they be trusted by parents coping with an unexpected pregnancy?
Asked by grapesgum - Sat Mar 8 18:13:34 2008 - - 15 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Nope. Most adoption workers are not even degreed in social work or any related field. I would be very careful in trusting someone who claims to work in the adoption industry in real life or on the internet unless they have an actual degree in social work or a comparable field. People here have even talked about the role of adoption caseworkers. Some of them are specifically trained to befriend potential "birth mothers" so that if they do have a change of heart and decide to parent, the caseworker can try to persuade them to relinquish. Of course the fact that the person who mentioned this said it like it was a good thing is truly gut-wrenching in and of itself. But that is another story. The truth is, most adoption agencies are in it… [cont.]
Answered by Isabel A - Sat Mar 8 20:35:16 2008
Q. Adoption workers are paid by hopeful adoptive parents to find them a child (under 2 years of age, preferably an infant). With such a big stake in the adoption being finalized, do you think it is possible for adoption workers to give unbiased advice to either the adoptive parents or the pregnant mother (and the baby s father)? How much should they be trusted by adoptive parents? How much should they be trusted by parents coping with an unexpected pregnancy?
Asked by grapesgum - Sat Mar 8 18:13:34 2008 - - 15 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Nope. Most adoption workers are not even degreed in social work or any related field. I would be very careful in trusting someone who claims to work in the adoption industry in real life or on the internet unless they have an actual degree in social work or a comparable field. People here have even talked about the role of adoption caseworkers. Some of them are specifically trained to befriend potential "birth mothers" so that if they do have a change of heart and decide to parent, the caseworker can try to persuade them to relinquish. Of course the fact that the person who mentioned this said it like it was a good thing is truly gut-wrenching in and of itself. But that is another story. The truth is, most adoption agencies are in it… [cont.]
Answered by Isabel A - Sat Mar 8 20:35:16 2008
Why do some of the anti-adoption folk continue to use this forum as a platform for their feelings?
Q. If someone asks a question about how to go about an adoption, or something else factual, why do some of the anti-adoption people continually use it as a platform to tell people how terrrible adoption is and how they wish they'd been aborted? I @ Randy B-Yes, but what about when a question is not calling for an opinion? If someone is asking for example "Has anyone adopted from China" they are not asking for either negative or positive feedback. They're certainly not asking for rants about being aborted. It also violates the TOS.
Asked by Weeme - Wed Jan 13 21:36:15 2010 - - 17 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It's very offensive to adopted people. I try to be reasonably unbiased in my answers on these more personal parts of Y!A because the chance you'll upset someone is high. People should restrict their replies to the subject matter. If the question is "Is it good to adopt" then it's going to be fine to voice your opinion on how evil or how much of a blessing it is, but if the question is "how do I adopt" then the answers should just be from people who can help with that, not who will try and persuade the asker (who has clearly already made up their mind) to change their decision.
Answered by Pete - Wed Jan 13 22:30:13 2010
Q. If someone asks a question about how to go about an adoption, or something else factual, why do some of the anti-adoption people continually use it as a platform to tell people how terrrible adoption is and how they wish they'd been aborted? I @ Randy B-Yes, but what about when a question is not calling for an opinion? If someone is asking for example "Has anyone adopted from China" they are not asking for either negative or positive feedback. They're certainly not asking for rants about being aborted. It also violates the TOS.
Asked by Weeme - Wed Jan 13 21:36:15 2010 - - 17 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It's very offensive to adopted people. I try to be reasonably unbiased in my answers on these more personal parts of Y!A because the chance you'll upset someone is high. People should restrict their replies to the subject matter. If the question is "Is it good to adopt" then it's going to be fine to voice your opinion on how evil or how much of a blessing it is, but if the question is "how do I adopt" then the answers should just be from people who can help with that, not who will try and persuade the asker (who has clearly already made up their mind) to change their decision.
Answered by Pete - Wed Jan 13 22:30:13 2010
How to find avaible cats for adoption in UK?
Q. Maybe it's just me but I'm just not typing in the right things to see cats for sale/adoption! Could anyone please give me some good websites? We have tried shelters already, this is just for extra research, thank you so much!
Asked by Little Birdie. - Sun Jun 22 08:22:59 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The Blue Cross website (just type in Blue Cross) has everything you need on it, including your local animal rescue centre and all the cats available for adoption. Please please please consider taking an older cat as they stay with us for so long. Thank you.
Answered by jue7rc - Sun Jun 22 08:32:52 2008
Q. Maybe it's just me but I'm just not typing in the right things to see cats for sale/adoption! Could anyone please give me some good websites? We have tried shelters already, this is just for extra research, thank you so much!
Asked by Little Birdie. - Sun Jun 22 08:22:59 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The Blue Cross website (just type in Blue Cross) has everything you need on it, including your local animal rescue centre and all the cats available for adoption. Please please please consider taking an older cat as they stay with us for so long. Thank you.
Answered by jue7rc - Sun Jun 22 08:32:52 2008
What is the process for international adoption from Russia?
Q. Can a single woman adopt a child from Russia or do they have to be married. I am interested in pursuing this in the next few years and would be greatful to know anything about the Russian adoption process, costs associated with it, how the adoption went, and how the child is adjusting to life in the US. Any information is welcome. Would love to hear espically from parents who have recently done international adoptions. Thanks so much!!!
Asked by Tiggers - Fri Dec 15 01:31:12 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Check out this website for information on adoptions from all sorts of countries. I know a family that is currently working with them to adopt a baby girl from China.
Answered by CN - Fri Dec 15 01:36:29 2006
Q. Can a single woman adopt a child from Russia or do they have to be married. I am interested in pursuing this in the next few years and would be greatful to know anything about the Russian adoption process, costs associated with it, how the adoption went, and how the child is adjusting to life in the US. Any information is welcome. Would love to hear espically from parents who have recently done international adoptions. Thanks so much!!!
Asked by Tiggers - Fri Dec 15 01:31:12 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Check out this website for information on adoptions from all sorts of countries. I know a family that is currently working with them to adopt a baby girl from China.
Answered by CN - Fri Dec 15 01:36:29 2006
How does the adoption process work?
Q. I wanted to help someone on here. I was wondering if adoption cost a lot of money or do only the adoption parents pay. Is their a lot of work if they still keep their baby, or is it simple.
Asked by russellmania8523 - Wed Dec 6 12:04:16 2006 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. There are a lot of different ways that adoption can work. My daughter was adopted through a private adoption, without going through an agency, which I personally prefer. But adoption is a great choice regardless of how you do it. With my adoption, I was able to pick the family (I just asked around and found a family looking to adopt-there's more out there than you think) and get to know them before I made the decision. We have an open adoption, which means I still get to see my daughter, and that's something that you have to work out together with the family. As for price, most adoptive families that I know are willing to cover pretty much all the expenses in exchange, but in most cases if you back out of the adoption at the last… [cont.]
Answered by bigcitygrl2000 - Wed Dec 6 12:10:47 2006
Q. I wanted to help someone on here. I was wondering if adoption cost a lot of money or do only the adoption parents pay. Is their a lot of work if they still keep their baby, or is it simple.
Asked by russellmania8523 - Wed Dec 6 12:04:16 2006 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. There are a lot of different ways that adoption can work. My daughter was adopted through a private adoption, without going through an agency, which I personally prefer. But adoption is a great choice regardless of how you do it. With my adoption, I was able to pick the family (I just asked around and found a family looking to adopt-there's more out there than you think) and get to know them before I made the decision. We have an open adoption, which means I still get to see my daughter, and that's something that you have to work out together with the family. As for price, most adoptive families that I know are willing to cover pretty much all the expenses in exchange, but in most cases if you back out of the adoption at the last… [cont.]
Answered by bigcitygrl2000 - Wed Dec 6 12:10:47 2006
How long have you been in the adoption section and what is the most important thing you learned?
Q. I have been here since June when I came to ask a question about searching for my bio-mother. The most important thing I learned: Adoption is not as easy as getting "the baby," and alot of people do not think enough about its impact.
Asked by @@@@@ - Sat Dec 6 20:21:44 2008 - - 23 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Been here on and off about 6 months. I've learned alot of adoptees are unhappy about their adoption and that sometimes adoption is corrupt. I haven't learned many positives about adoption at all in this section. Generally I feel this is a site that is mostly anti adoption.
Answered by Penny P - Thu Dec 11 07:32:39 2008
Q. I have been here since June when I came to ask a question about searching for my bio-mother. The most important thing I learned: Adoption is not as easy as getting "the baby," and alot of people do not think enough about its impact.
Asked by @@@@@ - Sat Dec 6 20:21:44 2008 - - 23 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Been here on and off about 6 months. I've learned alot of adoptees are unhappy about their adoption and that sometimes adoption is corrupt. I haven't learned many positives about adoption at all in this section. Generally I feel this is a site that is mostly anti adoption.
Answered by Penny P - Thu Dec 11 07:32:39 2008
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