catholic charities adoption

For those who say that the gay agenda is not to arrest people or shut down churches and religious institutions, think about CatholicCharities in Ma having to shut donw its aoption center because gays sued it. If they had continued, tey would be in jail.

My friend is gay ( against gay marriage. He thinks that it is hilarious) and he says that there are gay lawyers all over the country stratgegizing on how to slowly suck the public in.

There is no right to marriage.

It is a government creation ( as an extension of the church) and therefore the government can limit it in any way that it wants ( siblings, incest, age.) Wake up you youngsters and people who say "my marriage is not threatened." Is it theratened by gays NOT marrying? That is the question.

I agree.
I see the forcing of gay marriage as tantamount to religious persecution. It is opening the door for the Government to declare that it can dictate by law what your religion may have to accept. Further, all major religions, not just Christianity, view homosexuality as a sin.
The fact that a religious charity is afraid of a civil law that contradicts one of its core tenants of faith is testament to the slow introduction of the acceptance of religious persecution in this country.

Edit: Wrong.
It is not about forcing churches, temples, or mosques to perfom gay marriage ceremonies. What is at stake is the government making incremental cracks at the foundation of religion; the Catholic Charities Adoptions in MA are a perfect example.
The religious are running an adoption agency, and to do so, they have to abide by certain state and federal regulations for the safety of the child. Not even the most religious zealot will dispute those restrictions.
However, I do believe it a violation of that religion's first amendment rights (which the religious have every bit as much as anyone else) to say that they must open up the possibility of adoption to those couples who have willingly chosen to turn their backs on that religious organization to begin with. I do not mean that gays shouldn't adopt; I personally have no issue with that. What I do have an issue with is that laws are set up to force such an agency to betray a tenant of faith that has been in existence for thousands of years before there was ever a USA. By forcing religious adoption agencies to allow for gay couples to adopt, the government is violating their first amendment right to free worship, by passing laws which allow for the prohibition of free exercise of religion and worship.
This is the beginning of religious persecution, which the Pilgrims came here to escape.
One last thing. Equal rights applies to religions, and the religious, as well.

2008-11-12 13:34:09 by debra p

As the most comprehensive human service agency in Western New York, Catholic Charities#39; mission is to provide help to all people regardless of ...

My husband and I are thinking of adopting through Catholic Charities, most likely domestically, but we are opened to international adoption. If anyone has adopted through CC, what was your experience and how does it work? I know you fill out a application, but what happens after that, and how does the cost factor in (I've heard it's something like 10% of your income or something).
I am open to foster to adopt, I was just asking specifically about Catholic Charities.

We adopted both of our sons through Catholic Charities and had a wonderful experience with both. We were really lucky. The first took only 3 weeks once we were on the list. The 2nd took about 5 months. That said, we have been waiting over 3 years for the third child. Not much has been happening with them lately. It seems Illinois is really dialing down adoptions lately.

The good thing is they are great people to work with and really care about BOTH sides of the adoption. We feel they took excellent care of the boys' birthmoms rights and feel very good about our adoptions. Things went pretty smoothly in both.

If this is your first adoption, you'll probably have better luck. And yes, they do 10% up to about 10K, so less expensive than most. That doesn't include lawyers fees. GOOD LUCK!!!

2008-06-02 14:00:57 by ♥Ani♥

Price: $9.95 $9.95

Has anyone had problems with sealed adoption records in Iowa with Catholic Charities? My mother was adopted at a young age. She was born in 1962. My mother hasn't taken the initiative to search herself but is constantly asking me to search. Adopted parents have given some details, but after contacting Catholic Charities, I have recieved absolutely no response. I don't know where to look or who to talk to. I don't know what to do and didn't know if anyone has any advise or recommendations. Thanks!
The only area in Iowa or what I was told was possibly Iowa City or Davenport.

How rude of Catholic Charities. If they are the people who handle the adoption they are obligated to provide your mother with non-identifying information - get back to them about this matter. If you apply for information via the Iowa Adoption Registry they will have to cough up the information anyway, so they may as well give it to you directly

Contact the Adoption Registry:

The following parties may register: Adult adoptees age 18 or older who were born in Iowa; birth parents of children born in Iowa who have reached age 18 and were adopted; adult birth siblings (age 18 or older) of adult adoptees. All blood-related children of a birth parent must be 18 or older before information is released. Individuals may register by submitting a $25 fee, notarized application, and certified copy of their birth certificate.
Contact:
Iowa Department of Public Health
Bureau of Vital Records
Adoption Registry Program
Lucas State Office Building, 1st Floor
Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0075
(515) 281-6263


You don't say whether your Mom is registered with other reuinion registries - that's the first thing she should be doing, and get on as many as possible. These are good ones:

http://www.isrr.net/
http://registry.adoption.com/


Here's some information about Iowa specifically

http://laws.adoption.com/statutes/iowa-l aws.html

2007-12-11 12:53:03 by T B

Price: $5.95 $5.95

kicking lgbt out on the street because they are gay or lesbian. Catholic charities stopped helping with adoptions in DC because gay people are allowed to adopt. Catholic school in Philadelphia kicks 5 year old out of school because her parent's are lesbian. I'm gay and Catholic. honestly can I still attend Mass after this or do I go to an Episcopal church? Even O'Reilly thinks it's wrong. I was raised Catholic and here in Las Vegas the diocese is accepting, but does that make me a hypocrite to attend Mass?
sorry it was denver.
http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/d enver_archbishop_explains_why_lesbian_co uples_child_not_admitted_to_school/

I think it is awful, and just horribly dumb.
But, if you are still comfortable as a Catholic, stick with it.
Otherwise, I say to just join the Episcopalian Church.
Most of the same beliefs without all the prejudice. =]

2010-03-11 16:56:34 by I only love you when I drink

What are some credible, well managed Christian adoption and foster care charities?

I am an atheist, not a Christian. I grew up in foster care along with my siblings and it was horrible when we were in the government's hands. However, my siblings and I, separately, each got put into foster homes and got adopted by good Christian families.

I may not believe in what Christians believe, but I believe that Christians are far more competent when it comes to fostering and adopting children, because, unlike the government, they actually care from the heart about the children.

I know Catholic Charities is a good one, but I can't think of any others. Please give some suggestions. Now that I am older and have money I want to donate money and time to them.

Presbyterian Children's Services
Children's Foundation of Mid-America

2009-09-20 19:53:02 by Jayme D