I would call the Luthren Social Services just to see what they have to offer you.
If you choose to do Foster/Adopt, be prepared that some children may come into your home only to leave after many weeks/months. We were fortunate enough to have children come into our home and stay (never had one leave). They were 10 and 24 months when they arrived and were adopted about 14-15 months later. Of course, ours are probably the exception in that neither left our home and both were adopted very quickly.
We had no fundraisers, our adoptions cost about $1000 each, which was re-imbursed by my employer. Sometimes the fees are waived or paid for by CPS. Remember, that there is a tax benefit where un-reimbursed adoption costs can be claimed against your federal taxes - so you will probably get the money back at tax-time.
I send you best wishes in your journey.
Susan
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Susan
PCOS dx 1996
Hypothyroid dx 2001
HELLP dx 2000, told me 2003
MTHFR dx 2004
4 early angels (12/97, 09/98, 02/99, 07/09)
BS-B-05/00 (9 wks early - pictured at 2 days)-HELLP (4th gr)
BD-S-04/03 (16 wks early)-HELLP-with us for one hour
BS-M-01/05 (22 wks early)-PPROM, possible IC-born still
AD-K-05/05 - placed 05/07, adopted 09/08
AS-B-06/06 - placed 04/07, adopted 06/08
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Procardia XL 60mg
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