Have you ever considered foster care or adoption?

[Droobie]

For many reasons, some people cannot have children of their own. Have you ever adopted a child, or taken anyone into your home for foster care. Have you ever considered it?

[Snowy]

yes...I have thought about adopting before...to give some children homes

[Konnie]

No, I have never considered foster care or adoption.

[fairyshyone]

Yes i have considered foster care.

[mesue]

I had considered foster care for a long time. As a child I should have been taken out of my home. There are kids out there that need to see an adult that really cares for them and an adult they can trust. I believe that if troubled kids have even just one such person they will be ok.

[alonenomore2]

I have 4 kids total.2 of my sons are adopted.We are still considering more adoptions in the future.

[ps139]

My sister was adopted. Some people have this stigma against adoptions, but to be honest I do not look at her differently in any way than my biological sister.

[Godzman]

When I am married one day, I will be willing to adopt, my mother was adopted, and I believe it is very important.

[Kathy]

God gave me 4 children of my own,if I wasn't able to have children,I would most definitely try to adopt.

[Skrock77]

Yes! my husband and I can't have bioligical children of our own, so we are adopting!! We will be adopting from Russia in a few years.

[but'n'ben]

My mum fostered for about 10 years and adopted 3 kids. 2 of them were real life brother and sister. My lil brother Christopher was up for adoption when we started fostering him. He was just a new born baby. But then it was discovered that he was severely disabled and very, very unlikely to be adopted. So, we adopted him as well because he is the best little guy in the world. He's 4 now and we all love him to bits.

[sammipher]

I would love to adopt or foster. My husband and I are just now trying to have kids after two years of marriage...if it was up to be we would have six, but he only wants two right now...he is a little hessitant on adopting(he would like to try natural first) and feels he doesnt have the heart for fostering. He feels we would get so attached to a child that it would be too much stress to give them back to their family, esp. if you know the child has been abused. Which is true i see kids everyday that get put back into abusive homes. But I think with the Lords help anything is possible and even if I had to give that child back at least I made their lives better for what time they were with me.

[Glorianna]

I definitely have. I mean, I hate to see orphans all over the world dying and starving. I would adopt all of them if I could!

[mle]

I would like to be a foster care giver

[prince didymus]

No I have not and will not. I want children that are born out of the love between my wife and myself.

[jeshohaia]

Yes, I would totaly consider it. Even after having children. I would love to give a child a chance in a good home.

[white dove]

I'd had this on my heart for a long time...so yes, I have considered it. Rosie O' Donnell once said on her show (when it was on) that all you need is love ('cause most people, like myself, oftentimes say that they cannot afford to adopt)..but I don't believe that ALL one needs is love b/c then in that case, I could adopt a child right now and not worry that I just welcomed him/her into a life filled with debt, financial instability and into a family in which I would not be able to be there for him/her full-time (I both work and go to school full time right now). So, I believe that there are lots of things to consider when the question of whether or not to adopt comes up. I am actually quite thankful that I cannot (financially speaking) adopt right now b/c I know that now is just not the right time. I wanna get married someday...and so, if it is still on my heart by then, my hubby and I will have to strongly consider this..together. He'd have to be open to it, though..in the first place...for the longest time, I'd seen that there are just way too many kids out there deemed 'unadoptable' just 'cause of their age or their physical/mental handicaps....sick! I've had the great pleasure of working with some outstanding mentally-challenged kids/people in my time...and I'd fallen in LOVE with each and every single one!! I've also been open to the thought that maybe God just wanted me to work with these people and not necessarily adopt 'challenged' children but to work with them to be able to see their beauty and contributions to the lives of others (mine included)....But, like all things, I take this to God and let Him guide me...I don't know what the future brings so....
wow, sorry for the rant there :) that was a long one!!! :blush:

[Tangnefedd]

We have three natural daughters, two adopted sons with special needs and we also fostered a teeanger with Down's Syndrome, who left us 10 years ago.

[Roxa]

When I get older and get am married I want to adopted a little African Girl

[sweetlambofgod]

I want to be a foster parent

[Tangnefedd]

When I get older and get am married I want to adopted a little African Girl
The thought might be noble, but you can't uproot a child from it's culture just like that you know, it isn't right!

[jeffs_girl_2004]

Yes, I have thought about it but I have not done it yet.

[Henaynei]

yes, I surrendered my first born child to adoption 29 years ago

[Henaynei]

The thought might be noble, but you can't uproot a child from it's culture just like that you know, it isn't right!
There are numreous orphan children in Africa due to the HIV epidemic. These children are living (best case scenario) in crowded underfunded orphanages that are looking for adoptive families world wide :) Many of these children have HIV themselves, though not AIDS. They desperately need loving families to take them into their homes and hearts ;)

[beatarmy2]

Foster care, or adoption are great. Taking kids that don't really have a family, and putting them into a stable one is a great thing. Espescially if you can show them the love of God. Good Thing, overall (my "brother" is with us through foster care).

[pgp_protector]

Im in the process of adopting my daughter right now, (Not my bio daughter, but I do conceder her my daughter now)

[Molly7]

I have one adopted brother and another on the way, both from Korea. I think adoption and foster care are both wonderful ideas.

~Molly

[r9703410]

I was adopted, I'm glad I was found by a loving family. I would consider adoption to help out those other kids as I was helped about 18 years ago :)

-PIXIE

[Angeldove97]

Yes I have because if for some reason I could have children, I would find this a great way to help out a child in need of love, care, and shelter. But I hope the Lord does bless me with some of my own children. I was even thinking about having one or two kids and then adopting a third. However, I need to get married first and that won't be happening for awhile lol.

[Addaperle]

I am not even married yet (or engaged) and am considering fostering or adopting children, whether I can have my own or not. I pray that God will send me a husband who shares this desire.

[Smi1eWarrior]

if babies dont have mothers whats wrong in adoption. it would be ahrd. But someone need to do it.

If i could not have children i would definatly consider adoption.

Mara :)

[Unique]

When I am married, I want to adopt even if I can conceive. I want to have a huge family with kids who know they are loved!

[littlebrit]

I would like to do that after I'm married. Even if I am able to have kids.

[Tara]

Yes both my children are adopted and I have also done fostering with other children. There is nothing more rewarding (and sometimes heartbreaking).

[caitlincares]

As a single (virgin) maturing woman I have considered it.
But do not think that is necessarily the best situation for a child.
God intended a mother-father family unit.
I know things happen but I could not deprive a child of a more traditional family.

:)

[violetstar]

Yes! I love children.

[wakeboardwithheart]

yup...i want kids like me to have a place to go where they wont get hurt.

[TheMainException]

If I were an adult who couldn't have kids or wasn't married, I would totally go for foster care, that would be so cool and I know that a lot of kids are left without a family every year.

[zoe_uu]

Yes. If we decide to have children, then I would prefer to adopt than to try to have a child. So many kids need a good home, it seems so much more important to provide that for the kids already born than to bring another life into this world.

[Southwest Christians]

Yes I would love to adopt a child that needs a home.

[PaladinGirl]

I have never really considered foster care before but I have considered adoption. I suppose I would consider foster care though as long as the child didn't have serious behavioral problems. See, I can sometimes be impatient with children that get on my nerves and that is why I'd prefer not to have one that is known to already have behavioral problems. I hope I don't seems rude by saying that because in all actuality, I am not trying to be. By saying that, I am mostly taking into account the fact that I want the best for whatever child I might have. I am not sure if I'll have my own children or not. I have a history of ADHD and other behavioral problems from when I was a child and I'm not sure I could handle it if my own child were to inherit those problems.

[openup4christ]

no im too young

[BigToe]

i do not wish to give birth ever but do feel the desire to adopt children in my future. i feel that there are so many children out there that live in foster care, orphanages, or some other group home setting that if i can provide a better quality of life for just one of those children who already exist- why not? i think it would be so rewarding to be able to give someone a world of opportunities they might not otherwise have

[darkprincess0330]

I have consider adoption because there are so many children in the world who do not have family and that means that many more need help in being saved. So, yes I plan on having kids of my own and adopting. I also know what it is like to adopt because the people I live with just adopted a little girl.

[Moros]

I would have a hard time raising a child which isn't my own.

[BigToe]

if you adopt a child it would be your own.

[Mimi]

Yes, I am not able to have children:cry: .....but my health is too bad to be able to take care of a child:cry: . I guess God has other plans with me.:sigh:

[Mimi]

I would have a hard time raising a child which isn't my own.
Aren't all children innocent enough to be taken care of and raised well......no matter what DNA they have. They are OUR responsibility in this world. No matter who is the biological parent.

:groupray:

[BigToe]

Awww Mimi, I am sorry to hear about your health. *hugs* I am sure God has great things in store for you without having children. You can still be a positive influence in the lives of children in your community.

[Mimi]

Awww Mimi, I am sorry to hear about your health. *hugs* I am sure God has great things in store for you without having children. You can still be a positive influence in the lives of children in your community.
Well, I am planning to do volunteer work with kids in our church. And I have been a teacher for a long time.

I just LOVE kids.

I would have been a great Mom. I am a great Mom....cause the souls of my two unborn daughters are with me. But it hurts.......it hurts like hell sometimes

[BigToe]

I am so sorry. *hugs* You can be my online mommy if you want. I'm sure mine could use the help! haha

[Mimi]

I am so sorry. *hugs* You can be my online mommy if you want. I'm sure mine could use the help! haha
Oh...that bad? Are you THAT bad?;)

[BigToe]

haha no, i'm a good girl actually. but i get the impression my mom wants a vacation from being a mommy hehe

[Philled-one]

We both are adopted, and have adopted.

[Gwynne]

I have a son, from a previous relationship. My husband however, cannot have children of his own. We would like more children and are considering adoption.

[Neal]

Well, not yet... but I'm thinking that it'd be wonderful... I know it's certainly a better option than to let a baby be aborted or let it grow up feeling unwanted.

[Peculiarone]

Yes and I will do so when I get my career completed. Teenagers lots of them I want to adopt.

[jcright]

Nope. I probably should...perhaps if I can't have children I will.

[faith renewal]

I have definitely considered it. As soon as my husband and I are finished with school and settled a little we would love to be foster parents. My favorite age is upper elementary school, while my husband love middle school aged kids. I guess we'll take whoever needs us!

[aimejl]

I hope to not only have my own children but to also adopt.

[chris714ndud3]

no, as a teenager i haven't thought much about the details of having kids

[VanillaRose]

When the time comes I'de like to adopt a child.

[wackyjo]

i'd love to adopt a cgild(saves me having my own children)) hehe!!

[xxRachaelxx]

I actually want to be a social worker - working with helping children find families.

[gizmo03]

I have always said that after having 4 or 5 kids of my own(Lord willing), I would like to adopt a child or two.

[Caprice]

I have every intention of adoping a child... maybe more than one... over the course of my life. Not because my wife and I can't have children naturally (she's 8 months pregnant right now lol) but because I know there are too many children out there with no real family life and since that need is there I feel compelled to address it.

[Diane_Windsor]

For many reasons, some people cannot have children of their own. Have you ever adopted a child, or taken anyone into your home for foster care. Have you ever considered it?
I am still single and do not neccessarily want children, however; if I change my mind and want children then I would adopt them. I have a few main reasons: I never wish to go through pregnancy and childbirth-too much pain to bother with and it is not something that I wish to experience. My mother and her two full siblings were adopted, so adoption is extremely close to my heart. Finally, with adoption I can skip the dirty diapers, terrible twos, etc., etc., etc., and adopt an older child that has already been through those stages!

DW
:)

[Cright]

I haven't yet. I think if I could not have a baby that I'd consider adoption, but I don't want to cross that bridge until I come to it.. huge decision to be dicussed w/ hubby after we take our vows.

I don't think I could be a foster parent. I have neighbors down the street from the house I grew up in that were foster parents... and I know by watching the struggles they've seen that it takes very special people, and I'm not sure I have that kind of gift to share.

[rock4lifehippie]

I think adoption is an absolutely wonderful thing. Especially cross cultural adoption (despite the aspect of the confusion of racial identity). I did many papers in school on cross cultural adoption and am planning to adopt cross culturally in the future.

[okiemommy26]

Yes I have consider adopting

[~Mrs. A2J~]

Yes, we have considered foster care and adoption but as we only live in a two bedroom house and already have one child we would never qualify.

[Saint2be27]

OK I have 3 kids, 2 boys and 1 girl...Any opening bids on them?

jk...wouldn't trade em for the world. ;)

Husband and I still talk about adopting or fostering a child. If God ever opened that door for us, we would be more then willing.

[AdJesumPerMariam]

We have been doing foster care for about 4 yrs now, and may POSSIBLY adopt the 2 we have if they don't get to go home.

[Crimson Rose]

no, only because i want to try to have my own kids first, although i do have friends that have thought about it!

[jans]

Even though I have 3 kids I have thought about foster care than decided that I couldn't handle it when they leave again.

[confuzzled_one]

Yes, I want to adopt a few kids after I get my schooling done and get settled.

[draconus71]

I wish I could afford to adopt or foster but my health is bad and no one would give me a child. Since I can half anymore my new husband is never gonna have his own children and its something that bothers me alot.

[Nobility]

We took people into our home at one point...

But yes, i would probably not foster due to the complications of it all, but yes i very very muchwnt to adopt one day.

[//Gracie//]

I would definitely consider adoption at some point, especially if it should turn out that I can't have kids of my own, when that time comes. There are so many kids who need good homes ... I would totally do it.

[Evie]

For many reasons, some people cannot have children of their own. Have you ever adopted a child, or taken anyone into your home for foster care. Have you ever considered it?
I would love to adopt a little girl from China!

[pro_odeh]

I havent gotten far enough in my life to think about it yet. But if i get married, and we cant have children, i would consider adopsion..

[LegacyOfLove]

I have been a foster parent before to BDT (behavior disordered teens). I have also been a relative-foster parent twice over. I think it is a very loving thing to do. It isn't for everyone, but if it is something you can handle and feel placed upon your heart to do, I think it is a wonderful thing.

[prettyrose436]

If i was unable to have children, I would pray about this option and think about it with my future husband.

[heavensworthit]

I have considered adoption but foster care i am uncertain about...i don't think i could bear to love a child then have them leave....it would just be too hard.....

[GodFlute2]

I've tought about it, but since I haven't even had a first date I really can't say anything.

[MrPibb000]

We had our nephew (taken from his father after a man was shot and killed at the home while the boy was there) living with us through the foster care system and were considering adopting him, however his mother cleaned up her life enough that she got him back. They are doing OK now, we just pray for christian influences in their lives.

We also after having four children ourselves are not able to have any more by birth and may consider adoption in the future, once our youngest is at least completely out of diapers.

[crusader4peace]

yes i would adopt if im financially strong to do such a thing.

[firestar]

Yes, my husband and I have considered both.

[rapsinger4]

lol i dont know wat im doing here but im not an adult yet but my parents run a home for kids so we help out with it and we have seen many lives change its really great.

[AngCath]

my wife and i plan to adopt

[CountryLady]

No, I'm a widow.

[jul7246]

no,i couldn't. . .we usually do a Christmas care project in December and as president of Student Council, i have to visit the orphanage to which we are delivering presents. But i cry each time i step into this orphanage. I hurt for all these children, i want to help them and if i helped only one of them, i would probably like..die.I want all of them to be happy =( if i adopted a child,i would be forever worried about the rest of the children

[lollipop686]

My family has too many kids to consider getting another one. If my parents decide to have anymore, I'm moving in with another family!

[Girlscanridebullstood]

yea

[GraceInHim]

For many reasons, some people cannot have children of their own. Have you ever adopted a child, or taken anyone into your home for foster care. Have you ever considered it?

I had to do it one time for a baby and a 7 yr old - sister had them taken away, so no other family member would take them - my heart cried out for them - went to court and got temp-custody - had them for 1 year - what a huge delight - the baby who is 3 now still remembers and always asks for me - calls me nana.

It is a great feeling - I am a mother of 3 grown teens - and I did not want anymore kids after my 3rd - but I would never give up seeing a child in need of a loving home - there are many out there - they are lonely - need love

I am now going through to foster a teen - I feel bad they have it kinda hard -

God bless you

[Kira Faye]

I have but I would fail the medical conditions with flying colours!

[GraceInHim]

I have but I would fail the medical conditions with flying colours!

they are picky - I know that - lol - bless you :)

[Devasha]

Yes, I have 2 adopted children. :)

[Gardenia]

Ive thought of it often.

[skipper]

I am a foster adoptive parent we have fostered more than 30 children and adopted our daughter through foster care. We are currently in the first stage of a foster care adoption of two more little girls.

[Big Mouth Nana]

My hubby and I considered it about 10 years ago. After seeing what my sister-in-law and her hubby went through, we changed our minds.

[sethad]

I havent adopted yet but I hopefully am...probably wont happen until I'm completely moved out and all that but I've been in touch with the kid for a while. I used to know him when he was with friends of mine (they adopted him) and have known him since he was an infant. his previous adoptive parents (the parents were kind of like family to me since my real family sucks), got in a car crash, now he's back in foster care. but i told them I could and would adopt him so I'll probably start the process eventually.

Only thing I'm not sure about is if they will make any exceptions since I know him in terms of costs and my age...I dont really know.

[ashley lynne]

Once I get married, I will be willing to adopt a child. My little brother and sister were adopted and they are both doing wonderful. They were adopted from Kazakstan (if I spelled that right), my brother is now almost 5 and my sister is now 3 :D .

[sethad]

you can adopt if you're single. although alot of agencies either prohibit or are very picky about single guys adopting. but in general single women can

[Godslilgurlalways]

Yes, I have thought of years and yyyyyyyyyyyeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrsssssssss down the road long time from now I think about there are so many kids inthe world that need to be adopted , why not go for the ones in the world already who need loving parents you know:) God Bless:)

[Lake]

will adopt my fiance's children soon.

[Christian_Babe234]

If I were old enough to adopt I would.
My mom and dad were going to adopt from Guatemala.
But then mom got pregnant. YAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!
:amen: :amen: :amen:

[gal4God]

When I am married one day, I will be willing to adopt.

[firestar]

Yes I have considered foster care and adoption

[handmaiden97]

I would be more then willign to adopt....I dont think I could do foster care though...I think I would fall in love with the kid and it would only hurt to let them go, especially if they had to return to the same bad situation they were taken from in the first place.

[ChavaK]

not sure...while I have known many people who have adoted without problems, I have known others who
had nothing but problems. But this was with older
children who had a lot of pyschological baggage...

[YellowSapphire]

Yes, I did consider it at a point earlier in my life when I wanted children but did not want to be pregnant. Now, we are no longer considering it.

[Pogue]

I'll consider it if I find I am unable to have children naturally.

[Angel0310]

For many reasons, some people cannot have children of their own. Have you ever adopted a child, or taken anyone into your home for foster care. Have you ever considered it?
My mom was adopted. I always figured we would adopt our 3rd child from overseas but God blessed us finally with a girl. i think it is a great way to give someone a second chance and as Christians give them an opportunity to learn about Jesus too!

[Gukkor]

I'm quite a few years from worrying about rearing children, so no, not yet.

[Kims]

If I was not able to have children I might have considered adopting.

[Kolya]

When my kids were young I considered taking in kids for foster care.

[Bunko]

No.

[theAmishGirl]

My fiance and I are planning on Adopting after we are married.

[chadders]

No, Havn't considered it.

[ChrisCountryGirl]

No. I love kids but I don't want the responsibility of raisng a child

[godisgr8]

I have definitely considered it, in the distant future.

[KellyLeigh]

I think it would be woderful to adopt. Give a child the chance to be loved and be raised in a loving Christian home who would others perhaps never learn about Him

[ShineForever]

I want to adopt a little girl from China some day. I've also considered foster care. But I won't be doing either for a while, though.

[lyonguard]

For many reasons, some people cannot have children of their own. Have you ever adopted a child, or taken anyone into your home for foster care. Have you ever considered it?
I had one child and that used up my one maternal gene!

[musicalmeg20]

I don't really want to have kids of my own flesh and blood, so I've thought that when I'm older I might be a foster-mom, or maybe adopt a little girl. I wouldn't want to adopt a baby; the older children always end up being forgotten or left behind.

[krys4ever]

yes. i have thought of adopting 1 child in the future.

[Envy2]

Well, I'm still young... and I'm undecided on children.

But I do like children, and I have no intentions of getting married, so I might adopt someday... I'm not sure on that, though.

[BlessedMommy05]

Yes I have considered adoption and would eventually adopt. I was adopted as a young child and when I was younger I didnt want to adopt because of the life I had nothing against my parents, they were good people but things could have been better.. But in the long run I would make a great parent to a child who needs someone to love them and raise them into full adult and maturity.. I hope to some day..

[jsimms615]

No, I have two of my own kids and that is plenty for me.

[fireman1173005]

I am adopted myself, we have considered adoption and for sure will if we can't have another child.

Brian

[FluffyBadger]

not at this stage in my life

[TCat]

My two younger sisters were adopted at the ages of 6 and 9. It has cost my parents a tremendous amount of heartache and grief trying to deal with the pain of their past and their ongoing actions. For that reason I would not adopt.
But my neighbors and other friends have adopted a babies who are wonderful blessings into their families so for reason I would.
My answer is maybe

[LoveAlways]

Yes, but my husband said no.

[Discipleatlarge]

I have really thought about adopting so hard. I have had doctors tell me that it would be very very hard for me to even get pregnant and have kids. So, my hubby and I have talked and have lately, especially thought about adopting. But only once we get enough money to adopt. It is kinda high I think to adopt but it sure would be nice to give a child a really nice home with a christian home life environment.

[4Everloved]

I definitely was open to adoption when I was younger.

I've been blessed with 3 children and I'm older now. I'll leave the adoption and foster care to someone with energy, lol.:clap:

[SomethingWithNumbers]

I know i'm very young... but i always think about adopting kids i love them so much and i can't stand looking or hearing about kids in really bad situations i just want 2 take them in and make them my own...

Later on in life, if i couldn't have children i'd def. consider 2 adopt or be a foster parent!

[horuhe00]

I'm adopted.

[ysl_75]

have not considered before but was hoping to have own children ya...

[JPPT1974]

Being an adopted child
I would love to adopt a child
From all difference races.

[Jazzedforhim]

My husband aged out of the New Jersey State system and so we would both love to adopt at some point. Right now we have two young ones though...so it will have to be LATER!

Just waiting on Him.

[Concetta]

Open to the idea. I am one of eleven children, including adopted brothers from other countries.

[NostalgicGranny]

All the time.

[Kirkhaven]

No, but if I were well off I would.

[pumanator]

watched my brother get totally burned by the state with the kids he adopted

[Jade22]

Yes because I think all children deserve to be raised in a good home.

[PixieSunbelle]

its a possibility for a bf and I once we marry...
i may not be able to have children of my own

[Moonstruck4U]

No

[tred]

We are currently in the middle of adoption. We have all of our stuff done just waiting on God to guide us to the child He has in mind for us. Foster care has also been on our hearts and we continually praying for this if it is God's will. We have been trying to adopt for 2 years now. It is hard and very difficult. :) My hubby and I have 2 biological children and we cannot have any more children due to some complications in the last birth. So here we are, waiting to expand our family and wanting to give a child a home who otherwise doesn't have one and love and safety and definitely the love of God. Just waiting on HIM! :)

[Utah Knight]

No i have not however if i had the money i would