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[quote=Anonymous]I am a public School teacher and single mom who adopted an infant domestically in this area. Its a lot more doable than you think. Start by going to information sessions. Once you settle on a path forward, find out what monthly childcare near you will cost. Each month put that amount of money into savings. By doing this you accomplish two things, first you find out that yes, you can pay that bill each month. Second, by the time you are done with the home study process you will have a few thousand saved up. If you continue to do this while you wait (and yes, it can often be a very long wait, but don't be totally surprised if it is not, will get to that in a minute) you will have more than enough saved up for the placement fee once there is a baby. If it does end up being a long wait and you continue to do this, you will be very set financially for the newborn costs.

My comment about don't be surprised if it doesn't take long was in reference to my own son's adoption. I got the first call about my son three months after my profile was turned in (this took a couple of months after the home study, I was being really obsessive about the profile). Birth parents are looking for people who they can trust with their children. I think that can be an easier leap to make with teachers as they are already trusted with children. This is not fact, just my opinion.[/quote]

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