Adoption in New Zealand

gg · 05-14-2003, 10:56 PM

Hi,

Me and my darling are about to start the adoption process after no luck ttc#1.

I would love to hear from anyone from New Zealand who has or is adopting or has succesfully adopted. It would just be nice to hear experiances share the journey; also knowing a little what to expect.

We have an information evening to attend but the only spaces left were for the meeting at the end of July.

tan · 05-15-2003, 01:57 AM

Just wanted to say congratulations on your decision to adopt. Hopefully things will go quickly for you!

regards
tan

gg · 05-15-2003, 03:06 AM

Hi Tan

Thanks for the wishes!

Hope you have been well, hugs Ange xx

Chilli · 05-15-2003, 04:02 AM

Ange,

Congratulations on your decision!! I can't really say much to help as I don't know anything about adoption in this country... but just wanted you to know I'm thinking of you and your partner.. best of luck and I really hope things turn out the way you want them to!!!

Take Care!!

gg · 05-15-2003, 04:16 AM

Thanks Allira!

We really are so excited, I know this is early days but I cant wait, as my darling points out it's just the beginning of a long journey he is excited too but I think he get's a little worried that I will get down if I feel like we arnt moving quick enough lol.... he keep's me grounded

Take Care!
Hugs
Ange

Tollee · 05-15-2003, 10:33 PM

Hi gg,

Congrats on your decision, and I wish you all the best in your new journey! Sounds like you have a wonderful supportive hubby to go through this with too!

Tollee

Sapphire Spirit · 05-16-2003, 01:51 AM

Hi gg!
I'm sorry that ttc has been an uphill battle......but I'm really excited to hear that you are starting the adoption process. I don't have any feedback, only encouragement......I hope everything falls into place for you and you have your baby soon.
Take Care

Amy

gg · 05-16-2003, 02:07 AM

Thanks Tollee & Amy {{HUGS}}

Hugs
Ange
xxxxx

Liznz · 05-16-2003, 06:11 AM

Heya Ange

Heres some links I found?? Dunno whats really what in them, but might be worth a look!!!

http://www.govt.nz/en/search/topic-s...000280:0001596

http://www.cyf.govt.nz/view.cfm?pid=139

Legal stuff about the adoption acts and stuff

http://rangi.knowledge-basket.co.nz/...ps/acts_a.html

Addresses:

Adoption Information & Services Unit,
N.Z. Childrens & Young Persons Service,
Po Box 6901 Te Aro,
Wellington NZ.

Northern Adoption Information & Services Unit,
Children and Young Persons Service,
Private bag 786000,
Grey Lynn Auckland.

409 Richmond Rd.,
Grey Lynn Auckland NZ.
Ph 0011 6493781825.
Fax 0011 6493781650.

Really cool site, looks like it has a bulletin board!!!

http://www.amat.org.nz/adoption.htm

ummmmmm thats kinda all I've found so far???

might be worth a looksee??

big huge huggles
Liz

gg · 05-17-2003, 01:01 AM

Liz you are a darling!!!!!

Thanks so mucf for finding all that info for me!

(and for the other stuff

)

WOOHOOOO!!!!!!!!

Huggles
Ange

Neroli · 05-21-2003, 04:48 AM

Hi,

I'm sorry to hear that ttc has been such an uphill battle for you. Adoption is a good option - good on you for taking the next step.

I don't know if this is of any help. My sister and her DH have been right through the adoption process. It's quite a long road unfortunately. However, in the end they fostered a newborn baby for a year and then ended up adopting her. She's now a happy 7 year old !!!

The adoption process can be a long one - so perhaps fostering might be another option for you to look at.

Take care !

Neroli

LeeDawson · 05-22-2003, 08:59 PM

goodluck ange!!!

gg · 05-23-2003, 12:37 AM

Thanks heaps for that info Neroli!

What a neat ending for your Sister and her husband!