My husband and I would love to adopt a child up to 3 years of age. We have 2 children ages 13 %26amp; 10 who would love a sibling. We are settled in our life and would love to add to our family. With my age I worry about putting a baby at risk. We have lots of love and time to give to another child. What would be the best way to adopt another child?I am 40 my husband is 42 We would like to adopt a child up to 3 years?
I wouldn't worry about it too much. I'm 45, my wife is 40. We have a (adopted) 16 year old daughter, a natural born 14 year old daughter and we just adopted an infant this past summer. We went through DSS for a foster care adoption and nobody batted an eye about our ages. Now, of course if it is your choice thats different but it really shouldn't be an issue.I am 40 my husband is 42 We would like to adopt a child up to 3 years?
I was adopted when my a-parents kids were 13 %26amp; 14.
It was kind of hard being so much younger - for me %26amp; for my mother.
She had to go through the teenage years all over again with me - way after she'd already done it once.
They intended to adopt another after me - but couldn't - as sadly my a-father passed away before I was one.
Perhaps look into adopting 2 siblings from foster care - so they have each other also.
Kids in foster care are the ones that need a loving home - check with your local government dept about adopting from foster care.
Please do read a HEAP about what it feels like to be adopted from the adoptee view-point - as it's about the child - not about what you all want.
Please make sure you allow the adoptee to have knowledge (hopefully personally) of their first family - as they have come from another family to start with.
It will be a totally different experience than raising your own bio children.
But if you have an open heart - and can love the adoptee for who they are - and not who you want them to be - then all the best to you.
';With my age I worry about putting a baby at risk.';
And are you suggesting that adoption isn't a risk for another woman's child.
http://www.amfor.net/KillerAdopters/
No need for silly excuses.
You want to adopt a child so your kids can have another sibling??? Umm, adoption is supposed to be about the CHILD. The adopted child. Get your kids a dog. Im more worried about that attitude versus your age putting a child at risk. Ugh.
I agree with Possum. Since your other kids are considerably older I think you should consider fostering a set of older siblings.
foster to adopt program. Many kids waiting for homes and the cost is very minimal to adopt.
You're doing a good thing!
I was 2 when I was adopted. My mom was 38 and my dad 44. They had a son who was 13. I 'm not sure how you think you would be putting the child at risk. I know my parents never did because of their age. As long as you have the love to give and the means to support them (both emotionally and monetarily) I don't see a problem. Try checking into kids in foster care, department of human services might also be able to help, That's how they got me as I was taken away by the county. Good luck
Contact an adoption agency.
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