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  10. Home Study

    in Looking to Adopt

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    We had our homestudy updated once a quarter (I think that is right). I think (I could so be wrong, I am all the time, ask my 13 year old) that that kept us safe from doing any emergency updating at the time. Our birthmoms due date went from Feb 22, to Dec 10, to Nov 22 in a matter of two weeks. I was very glad to have had that update done! (Of course the fingerprinting was a whole other issue..... :o )

  17. Questions About Medical Bills?

    in Looking to Adopt

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    In answer to your question: each adopting family deposits an initial amount of $3k into the agency escrow account, to be used for case-specific expenses, the sum total of which depend upon the maternity needs related to any case to which you commit, in addition to other applicable costs, such as overnight deliveries, color copying, staff travel on your behalf, legal fees and court costs, foster care if needed, medical bills, etc.

    Every month each adopting family receives a copy of their ledger, showing what has been spent; every month prior to placement, the family submits funds to maintain the balance at the same level. At placement, the balance of the agency fee and the remainder of all anticipated costs are due in full; after finalization, any funds remaining in escrow are refunded to the adoptive family within 30-60 days after a copy of the adoption decree has been provided to the agency.

    Many of Abrazo's birthparent clients do qualify for Medicaid or insurance coverage; however, if such resources are unavailable, cancelled or coverage is denied, adopting families are liable for all pregnancy-related medical bills (which average $7-10K in a "normal" normal delivery.)

    Total case costs, assuming Medicaid or insurance coverage is applicable, typically run $13-19K, including the agency fee; however, please note that costs may run higher or lower, depending on the needs of the case with which you choose to match. (Written estimates are routinely provided in advance of every match, and adopting families have the right to match or not as they see fit.)

    Should either party in a match opt to withdraw from the plan, actual funds already expended are lost (and Texas law does not permit agencies to seek repayment from birthparents on behalf of adopting families.) Birthparents are not "entitled" to financial support; any such assistance must be given only by the agency in accordance with a social services needs assessment completed by degreed agency staff. Direct payments by adopting families or gifts of value are never allowed.

    Hope this helps give you an idea of how this works. If you have more specific financial questions, please feel free to contact our family services coordinator at 210/342-5683.

    I found this on one of the threads. I thought it might help with your questions.

  20. APPLICATION

    in Looking to Adopt

    Posted

    I know that it may seem like it takes forever, but trust me when I say these girls are as hardworking and passionate as they come. They are so dedicated in every avenue. I always knew that when we didn't talk with them for a bit, it was b/c they were hard at work for many, many people!

    The times we have been in the office it was amazing to see that they seem to drop everything to visit with us. Yes, some would come and go answering calls, talking to prospective adoptive and birthparents, etc. BUT, they were there to chat! We even stopped by the day before Abrazo camp and there sat Renee playing with little Emma Claire! I knew that they would be there until the wee hours of the morning, but it didn't matter to them.

    Trust me, your call will come! I have no doubt!

  23. ThirstQuenchers: Encouragement for the Parched

    in Abrazo's Chapel Potluck

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    Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, Diet Coke in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming:

    "WOO-HOO! What a ride!"

    Wonderfuly said. I have heard that quote a few different ways, but it is always the same. When I get to the end I want to look worn out, with a look of "what a ride" on my face!

  24. Baby Announcements 2007

    in New Arrivals

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    We were overjoyed to be able to see the new family of four at camp this past weekend.

    It was so wonderful to be able to see this little precious little girl (and her handsome big brother) in person, with her proud parents and her sweet birthmom.

    Congratulations Venturas!!!!

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