Adpotion in Queensland and OS

[tiggerlinda]

Hi,

I was wondering if anyone had been through the adpotion process in QLD internal or overseas it is an option DH and I are thiniking of considering can you please help we with your thoughts and experieneces

Thanks Linda

[AngelPunks]

we briefly looked into both internal & overseas

we're out of the running for both as we're:

too old
DH has children already
list has closed in Qld for internal & they're not saying when it will open again

good luck with it

[destined to be a mum]

We just went through the long process of local adoption here in QLD.We are now waiting for word on wether we are suitable to be adoptive parents..it is a very anxious wait and could be a month ot more before we know.
If there is anything you want to know,just ask away.we are pro's at it now...
The adoption is open again too,for 2 years i believe.

We filled out numerous paperwork and had 5 interviews with a case worker,which was nerve racking but we got through it in the end.
One of the hardest things you have to do is a family profile.You and hubby do one each.My DH struggled with his.
Though there are very few local adoptions in QLD so the chances of us being placed with a child is very very thin(that is of course if we get approval)we couldn't afford OS.we spent the money on IVF.
anything else you want to know just ask.

[tiggerlinda]

Thanks for answering my thread I am glad someone else has been through it too

My DH wants to continue with IVF till the end of the year.

Have you considered fostering as well I just got thier info pack the other day That is 1 thing we are looking at doing at least while we wait

Linda

[destined to be a mum]

Hi Linda,
Yes we briefly thought about fostering but we could not do it.we would find it way too difficult to hand them back at the end.it just isn't for us.

Best of luck with IVF and let me know how you go.

[destined to be a mum]

One thing i want to know.Can i get an avatar or do i have to pay and become a premium member? If not how do i put one on?

[tiggerlinda]

On the side of the page you will see notes to become a platinum meber whe you pay you get access to the threads to request your avitar they are soo cool.

I know what you mean about the fostering

[destined to be a mum]

looks like i will have to go without one as i don't want to pay for it!!!

thanks for your help

[Ozziehoffy]

Linda, I haven't looked into it myself but I do believe some of the rules/laws have or are changing soon if they haven't already?? I was adopted in Qld but it was many years ago now. My brother and I were fostered then adopted by the foster parents. I'm not sure if you can kinda ask to foster possible adoption kids? Good luck with this.

[EmmaC]

Hi, we have just submitted our expression of interest for both the local and intercountry programs in Qld. But we are hoping to go through the local adoption program. Would love to chat with you about your experiences. I know a couple of people who have adopted through the intercountry but haven't heard of anyone going through the local program.