RE: need help brainstorming - wish to adopt...
>Can some of you mamas help me brainstorm on how to spread the
>word? Do you think visiting ob/gyn offices would help? I
>keep thinking of that one... I called the Children's Home of
>York and the Statewide Adoption Network (both cater to the
>foster/abused type children) and both rarely have children
>under 5 years old.
Are you registered with an open adoption agency? That seems to be the best way.
Visiting OB-Gyn's offices is not acceptable IMHO. The doctors and staff are bound by strict confidentiality rules and approaching pregnant women about adopting their baby while they take care of their pre-natal visits is going to get you kicked out of the office (and rightfully so).
I am sorry to say but I take small issue with the phrase "both cater to the
>foster/abused type children". Children do not come in "types". "Abused children" are children that have been abused second and children first. I really do understand if you can't adopt an older child or a child with special needs. My aunt did it three times and it is a very hard road to travel.
Best of luck to you! I am sure it will happen given your dedication.
Katie, mama to a pair of boys.