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Family Matters:  Newborn foster/adopt license  |
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QueenofQuiteAlot
True Blue Farmgirl
865 Posts
Dalyn
Milk 'n Honey Ranch
Central, WA
USA
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Firemama
True Blue Farmgirl
1731 Posts
Amanda
Medical Lake
WA
USA
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 Posted - Jan 31 2010 : 9:46:15 PM
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Dayln, this subject has been so heavy on my heart lately. My husband isnt on board right now,so I continue to pray. I want to do it, I am willing to do it,I am also scared. I look forward to reading about your experiences. Goodluck and Congratulations!
Mama to 2
FarmGirl# 20
People can only make you feel inferior with your permission, and you dont have my permission......
Dont let the chain of love end with you.....
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ruralfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
4309 Posts
Rene'
Prosser
WA
USA
4309 Posts |
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QueenofQuiteAlot
True Blue Farmgirl
865 Posts
Dalyn
Milk 'n Honey Ranch
Central, WA
USA
865 Posts |
Posted - Feb 01 2010 : 08:40:21 AM
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thanks! You are all so sweet! Rene' I didn't know you had done that too?
Well, I was just thinking, if anyone wants to take up the cause of these babies with me and sew blankets, burp clothes, etc. I won't complain. I'd love to send each child with a blanket when they leave my home- I just don't sew much at all. My daughter plans on it, but she will be starting cosmetology school school so she won't have as much time either.
Any farm girls out there who want to share with our babies?
Dalyn
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Feb 01 2010 : 09:09:09 AM
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Dalyn
I posted on your blog about this...
my daughter & her hubby finished up their classes, training etc to be licensed for the "Foster/Adopt" program to be foster parents w/the option to adopt...with in 4 days they had a 4day old baby in their arms.... their joy is overflowing & I just love kissing that sweet baby all over from head to toe! Now our prayer is for them to be able to keep and adopt this sweet baby. Sadly our little baby didn't get to start life out real easy, she was born of a drug addict mother. Our poor sweet baby had to go through withdrawels....No baby should have to go through this. Anyways she is in the arms of two people who love her dearly and if all goes as planned will grow up always surrounded by dogs, kitties, goats & sheep and a family who loves her.....
Blessings to you for opening your home & hearts.
Hey Firemama, if you want to talk to Meri about what they had to do and are now doing to be Foster Parents, let me know.
hugz
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
"I've never met a sewing machine I didn't like!"
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Feb 01 2010 : 09:15:37 AM
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Oh & I forgot to tell you,,, check with your local Quilters clubs, & crochet/knitters clubs...a lot of them like to make 'lap' sized baby afgahns/blankets.
I know we have several groups that make blankies that donate them to Halfway homes for mom's w/children as well as the battered womens shelters.
When my daughter got her foster baby the baby arived with a homemade pillow case filled w/some sweet baby goodies, a lil quilt, 2 outfits, bottles a few infant toys and a small book to recode "Baby's 1st" wight/tooth etc....
hugz
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
"I've never met a sewing machine I didn't like!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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QueenofQuiteAlot
True Blue Farmgirl
865 Posts
Dalyn
Milk 'n Honey Ranch
Central, WA
USA
865 Posts |
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ruralfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
4309 Posts
Rene'
Prosser
WA
USA
4309 Posts |
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QueenofQuiteAlot
True Blue Farmgirl
865 Posts
Dalyn
Milk 'n Honey Ranch
Central, WA
USA
865 Posts |
Posted - Feb 01 2010 : 2:26:46 PM
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You are beautiful Rene'. I spent time in foster care myself, as did my husband, who was adopted.
Thanks for sharing your beautful story. God's story as much as your own. I'm going to share that one with my husband.
I'm sorry about your biological mother. That's a sad tale for any woman. I guess baby girls getting out of that life is vital. I was planning only on fostering baby boys. You can go to my blog today and get a bit of my story too. *U*
Dalyn
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http://proverbs31nubians.blogspot.com/
Central Washington Farmgirls Chapter
http://cwfarmgirls.blogspot.com/
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N@n
True Blue Farmgirl
223 Posts
Hackett
Arkansas
USA
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Posted - Feb 01 2010 : 5:54:45 PM
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I am so glad to see these posts. My husband and I have fostered children in the past, but due to age and illness are no longer able to do so. There is such a great need for kids who have no homes that I am so glad to see folks who take an interest. We have fostered a variety of children anywhere form six week old twins to 16 year old high schoolers. They all hold a special place in my heart and I pray for them and all the homeless kids in this world. God bless you and give you strength and love to share with these special children.
N@n in Ark.
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
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Posted - Feb 02 2010 : 05:06:29 AM
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Hi! I am so glad that I ran accross this post.
My husband and I were foster parents for over 10 years...all infants. Several times we had the joy of taking a newborn straight from the hospital. One of them was a little blond boy who is now our adopted son. He is 9 years old...diagnoses Aspergers/Autistic at about 7 years old. He is fearless, active and very happy. We called him happy-hyper. He is the light of my life! I was 50 years old when we got him.
We had about 35 babies total over the years...what a wonderful life. Now I live alone and sometimes really miss those times.
Thanks for the topic!
Linda in Scranton, PA
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QueenofQuiteAlot
True Blue Farmgirl
865 Posts
Dalyn
Milk 'n Honey Ranch
Central, WA
USA
865 Posts |
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clothedinscarlet
True Blue Farmgirl
1333 Posts
Siobhan
Battle Creek
MI
USA
1333 Posts |
Posted - Feb 02 2010 : 08:51:24 AM
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Good for you Dalyn! You inspire me!!!
Siobhan, wife to my best friend, Trent, and mommy to Camden (11/28/05) and Bennett (7/11/07). and Truman (7/28/09) |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
11303 Posts |
Posted - Feb 02 2010 : 08:57:18 AM
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About 7 years ago my husband and I started the foster care classes but he backed out. I really wanted to do it and still do. Maybe he'll change his mind and want to do it again.
There was an older couple in our church that would only take infants and they were in their late 70's. All the babies were born to drug addicts and alcoholics, too. There needs to be more people like them. I am so glad ya'll are doing this.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
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QueenofQuiteAlot
True Blue Farmgirl
865 Posts
Dalyn
Milk 'n Honey Ranch
Central, WA
USA
865 Posts |
Posted - Feb 02 2010 : 12:56:48 PM
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Thanks Kris. We are only going to take infants too. That's the plan anyway.
Guess what? My husband backed out a couple times too. I have waited at least 8 years- even though I always wanted to do this, even as a kid.
Pray and wait. My husband held out another year before finally saying "okay" and now he is excited about it!
*U*
I din't badger him. I think that was the ticket. I knew it wouldn't work if only one of us were really wanting to do it. Unity!
Dalyn
~Hick Chicks Soap Barn ~
www.hickchickssoapbarn.com
Homespun Raw Goat Milk Soaps 'n More
http://muckbootsnaprons.blogspot.com/
http://proverbs31nubians.blogspot.com/
Central Washington Farmgirls Chapter
http://cwfarmgirls.blogspot.com/
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DivaHick
Farmgirl in Training
26 Posts
Megan
Alliance
OH
USA
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Posted - Mar 11 2010 : 07:45:26 AM
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I'm sorry I missed this topic earlier! We too are a liscensed foster to adopt home but guess what- we are doing a straight adoption of two sisters ages 13 and 6! They've been living with us for just over a month and that's one month down and 5 to go before we can seek finalization from the judge.
Megan
Yes I play the spoons, but I do it with perfectly manicured nails... |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22937 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22937 Posts |
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QueenofQuiteAlot
True Blue Farmgirl
865 Posts
Dalyn
Milk 'n Honey Ranch
Central, WA
USA
865 Posts |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22937 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22937 Posts |
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marmieto12
True Blue Farmgirl
213 Posts
laura
utah
USA
213 Posts |
Posted - Mar 28 2010 : 10:36:07 AM
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I have been a foster/adopt Mom for close to 10 years...we have now adopted 8 and hope the baby now 3 mos (sib to one we adopted) will be staying. I originally wanted to do this to keep the child safe, in hopes parents were able to get it together. I am happy to have the children, dealing with court outcomes and some state workers can be disappointing. But just looking at these tender children, when they begin to smile, want hugs, sleep under the covers...
I really don't want to quit..but with some new policies in our state, I am not sure after this adoption we will continue. The baby we have now is only the 2nd newborn and both were drug babies. The rest are FASD with some challenges.
Yes Farm Girls this is a wonderful "job" we have so much to offer.
Laura;Dreaming of big girl farm...
Farmgirl # 148
Farm Girl Projects http://justsimplythegirls.blogspot.com
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JessieMae
True Blue Farmgirl
702 Posts
Jessie
Raleigh
North Carolina
USA
702 Posts |
Posted - Mar 28 2010 : 11:02:28 AM
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Wow...I had no idea there were this many Farmgirl sisters who are foster or adoptive parents. This is GREAT news for me, as my husband and I had our final home study two weeks ago and are just waiting for our social worker to write her report before we, too, can adopt children! We are both first-time parents and have no idea what to expect.
We are hoping to adopt a sibling group (2-3 children) and ages 0 - 10 years, as the need in Michigan is for parents of older children (here infants are in high demand and the waiting list is something like 18 months, and waiting for babies not even conceived yet while so many other children are waiting in foster care weighed heavy on our consciences).
We should start an online support group!
Jessie Mae
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marmieto12
True Blue Farmgirl
213 Posts
laura
utah
USA
213 Posts |
Posted - Mar 28 2010 : 1:16:34 PM
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Great Idea, starting a topic section on foster adopt! All of you just starting into this, you will be blessed in such an awesome way as you take care of these kiddos.
Laura;Dreaming of big girl farm...
Farmgirl # 148
Farm Girl Projects http://justsimplythegirls.blogspot.com
My Vinyl Decor Business http://thegirlscreate.blogspot.com |
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solilly
True Blue Farmgirl
726 Posts
Lillian
Williamsburg
Virginia
USA
726 Posts |
Posted - Mar 29 2010 : 1:06:28 PM
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I wish you the best my husband will not hear of it. Getting older he has no time to put up with others. Sometime I am a problem for him. So I do not push. I hope all works out for you. Lilly 
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Patti Ann
True Blue Farmgirl
177 Posts
Patti
Portland
Oregon
USA
177 Posts |
Posted - Mar 31 2010 : 9:26:30 PM
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I was so happy to have come across this...made my night actually! My four sisters, brother and I could have ended up in foster care after my parents died in a plane crash.....but my grandparents took us in. I have always wondered what would have happened to us if we would have been in foster care. It warms my heart to no end knowing there are dear, sweet people like you all who have posted about this taking small children in to give them a better life. I love you all for it! Dayln.....I am soooo proud of you! I also want to thank you for your wonderful goats soap I use every day. Your special!
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marmieto12
True Blue Farmgirl
213 Posts
laura
utah
USA
213 Posts |
Posted - Apr 02 2010 : 7:24:04 PM
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Just wanted to share my news about the 3 month old...his parents have asked us to adopt him! It was an unexpected shock. I was nauseous all day, so excited tho! We will have more of an open type, I have good relationship with them. They will sign the papers in a few weeks and we will finalize the end of June.
I am overwhelmed in my thoughts....
Laura;Dreaming of big girl farm...
Farmgirl # 148
Farm Girl Projects http://justsimplythegirls.blogspot.com
My Vinyl Decor Business http://thegirlscreate.blogspot.com |
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bjhuff
True Blue Farmgirl
325 Posts
Betty Jo
Sturgis
South Dakota
USA
325 Posts |
Posted - Apr 15 2010 : 08:42:03 AM
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My hubby and I are on our 8 year we have been blessed with the wonderful children whom we have sowed into their lives if it is an infant or a teenager we love 'em all!!!! I am not sure the number of children but that does not matter what matter is that they are safe and that they know that they can be LOVED and that sort of LOVE is by Christ Jesus!!!! I know that now that all of our children are gone but one it is like do I want sow those into my grandchildren or love on those that are really needing the LOVE!!!!Thanks to all of you that take part in the foster care system and not just the homes but the workers as well.
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Family Matters: Newborn foster/adopt license |
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Newborn foster/adopt license
