Foster Parents Face Tough Decision on Adoption of Four Daughters

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A couple who has been fostering four daughters for years is now facing a tough decision. Three of the daughters want to be adopted, but the fourth is struggling with abandonment issues and has been refused by her biological family. The couple worries that the adoption of the other three girls may make the fourth daughter's issues worse. The youngest daughter has been through a lot already, having been abandoned by her mother and placed in three different foster homes. The couple wants to assure all the girls that they will be committed to being their parents forever, but they are torn between wanting to make the other three girls happy and not wanting to worsen the youngest daughter's emotional state. After seeking advice, the couple has come up with a solution, but it wasn't easy. Read on to find out what they decided.

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Foster parents navigate adoption of four daughters they love deeply ❤️

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Heartbreaking decision for foster parents on adoption of youngest daughter.

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Stay tuned for the latest update on the adoption decision!

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Community's support appreciated as foster parents make adoption decision ❤️

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Adopting three out of four foster daughters?

A loving foster family is facing a difficult decision: whether to adopt only three out of four foster daughters. While the family is committed to providing a loving home for all of the girls, the youngest daughter's biological family has refused to allow her to be adopted, which has triggered her abandonment issues. Despite reassurances from the family, the youngest daughter is still afraid of being removed from the family. The family had hoped that proposing adoption would demonstrate their commitment to being the girls' parents for life, but the situation has only made things worse for the youngest daughter. Now, the family must decide whether to disappoint their youngest daughter by adopting only three of the girls or risk exacerbating her abandonment issues by proceeding with the adoption of all four.

NTA. Consider a symbolic adoption ceremony on her 18th birthday.

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Adoptive parents praised, biological family criticized for cruelty. 💕

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Foster parents dilemma: Adoption of 4 daughters, including one they legally can't adopt. Suggestions of an unofficial adoption ceremony and adult adoption at 18. 💖

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Fight for the fourth daughter but be cautious with legal action 🤞

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Adoption may still be possible despite biological family objections. 👨‍⚖️🏥👩‍👧‍👧

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A promise ring or bracelet might help the child feel secure ❤️

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Legal ceremony for unofficially adopted daughter. 💡❤️

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NTA. Foster parents face unfair obstacles, offer daughter love and support 💕

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Adult adoption as a solution? A creative and caring idea 😊

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A heartwarming suggestion to make the adoption process special ❤️

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Heartbreaking situation, a special promise piece could ease her worries ❤️

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Compassionate foster parents face unfair adoption roadblocks. 🙏

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Adopting all sisters is the right thing to do ❤️

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Can adoption proceed without birth family's agreement? 🤔

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Foster parents face uphill battle in adoption process. 😔

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Consider the benefits of free college education for former foster children.

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Finding a compromise with a family heirloom may help. 💎

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Curious about adoption laws and respecting birth parents' wishes 👀

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Consider the long-term before starting a legal battle for adoption. 🤔

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Seek legal advice to adopt the youngest daughter. 👍

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Adopting three sisters without youngest creates difficult situation. NAH.

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Foster parents face criticism for not having a plan B 😕

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Legal precedent should not outweigh the youngest daughter's feelings. 💔

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Suggestion for lifelong commitment certificate receives mixed reactions 👍👎

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Adoption can be difficult and time-consuming for foster parents. 👨‍🎓👨‍🎓👨‍🎓👨‍🎓

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Consider legal options for adoption and gift matching rings.

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Choosing adoption for some siblings but not all - tough call 😢

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Suggests small gestures to show she's their daughter ❤️

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Bio family refuses to adopt, NAH agree with commenter.

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Collaboration with therapist key for family's decision-making. 🤝

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Understanding the legal standing of bio family in adoption process 🤔

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Heartwarming story of foster parents fighting for their child ❤️

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Honest conversations and alternative ways to include the unadopted daughter 🌸

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Legal advice needed for adoption of youngest daughter in US 🇺🇸

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Possible YTA for prioritizing bio family over daughter's wishes 🤔

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Adopting adult children: a solution to consider 👨🏻‍💻

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Consider legal options for adoption, prioritize child's wishes. 📌

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