Adoption Support Group

Adoption is the legal act of permanently placing a child with a parent or parents other than the birth parents. Whether you are looking to adopt, putting your child up for adoption, parenting an adopted child, or just thinking about it, this is the place to discuss.

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In the last 24 hours we have found out that our niece is preg. at 20 with baby #2 ( she has a 2 yr old) and wants to put this baby up for adoption. When the family first asked if we would think about adopting this baby my husband and I first said NO!!! We have five kids ages 22,19,7,3, and 11 months. The 3 yr old has Cerebral Palsey that is very mild. We have both been up all night because I think we are both thinking about everything involved with adopting.
Where do we start?????How much does it cost?? and is she going to change her mind?? If anyone has any advise it would be greatly appreciated.
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I have heard that family adoption cost are different then an agency cost. I would contact a lawyer, since you will need one anyway. It might be a matter of paper work for you.

You are amazing to consider adopting your niece's baby after having 5 children and one that is in need.

Good luck with your decision and the process in front of you.
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The costs for within family adoptions are much much less than they would be if it were a "match" with a non family member. You have to consider your family, though, you have a lot on your plate already. Do you want another child? Don't feel that you have to take this baby out of family obligation or guilt. Do what's best for your family. If taking the baby is best for you, then do it. Rest assured, that the baby will be adopted, there are plenty of infertile couples out there praying every day for a birth mother to choose them.
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