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Kellee,? do you have to pay it all at once?? We paid half up front and then half when it was written.? ours was $4000 which included the post placement.? Colorado is HIGH.? We talked our SW into doing the update for $500! Money was a huge burdon for us during the process.? We struggled with almost every payment.? We thought a refi on our house would do it but the bank sad no.? We also qualified for zero of the free grants.? I did not want to...

How much is your homestudy if you don't mind me asking? Our first one was $400 and our renewal was $250... Breathe! The adoption process is filled with challenges but it will work out. If your homestudy is a LOT of money, you might consider going through a private social worker (which is what we did) or finding an agency that will accept a payment plan. Good luck -

Our HS agency let us pay in three installments ... can you spread out the payments like that to help buy time to secure funding?? So sorry you are having a tough day ... I pray it will work out.

I had to go back and find Jasmine's post to you and I gotta say too funny! Tarl basically said if we move to a bigger house we can have more.? The house we were looking at had 13 kids (bio, adopted and foster) grow up there with the family that is selling it.? It is just made for lots of kiddos (which is why I loved it so much) down to built in school book cubbies and little doors that lead to hiding spots in the walls.? *sigh* I...

I just posted in your 1st thread..... I'm glad you are getting more on the same page. Lots more ((hugs))

Jorja, How I wish I could give you a great big hug right now!? You have a big heart and your desire is to play a huge roll in the lives of many children.? There is never anything wrong with a desire like that.? I wish I could have all of the answers for you.? I am sorry you are hurting and feel a void in your life.? I have heard of post-adoption blues and wonder if that is what you are going thru.? You lived your life in waiting for so long...

I think I can relate to your situation. Sorry, and sending them prayers.

I've been thinking about this a lot but I can't really tell it to anyone else, they wouldn't understand, so I'm bringing it to you ladies. There is a girl who goes to my church, I've vented about her before. She is single, jobless, homeless (bounces from house to house) gets pregnant super easy, and even though she smokes and drinks through her pregnancies, she always has healthy babies, who are always dirty and...

Kellie ask if they will take payments our was $1800, we paid up front but they did let you space it out if you needed to

When it is finished we have to pay 2,500 for the homestudy and the 3,000 for the birthmom expenses. New law in Ohio. I see that some of your homestudy costs were cheaper. This was the better of the two best agencies in town. Keep your head up and save every penny you can. If you need ideas how to save money let me know. I didn't have a "fundraiser" per say, but I have learned to stretch a penny! :) Have a great day and...