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Two NC dads were chosen by a GA expectant mom and are so excited to meet their new baby in a couple of months. Congratulations gentlemen 😉
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*Ethan is 5 years old and was adopted domestically. Ethan is not the youngest in his current home and that is causing a lot of problems. His family feels that he would do best as the youngest in the home and we are looking for a homestudy ready family with no other children under the age of 10 to adopt him. If this fits you, please write to us for the full story of why this little boy needs a new adoptive home. ![]()
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Please write to secondchanceinfo@wiaa.org .![]()
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Ethan enjoys doing crafts and coloring. He really likes building and playing with Legos. He prefers to have Lego kits and instructions; and will become frustrated if imaginative play is required. He will say, “I can’t build anything” if there are no instructions. With age-appropriate instructions, he can work independently. What he likes about Legos is the building part—once he’s done building, he will disassemble the piece and put everything away with the instruction booklet. If it is a car or motorcycle, he can play appropriately with it (including making the noises that go along with the machine). He also enjoys watching Lego versions of TV shows like Batman, Star Wars and Scooby-Doo. He is also a big Ghostbusters fan and it is something he and his older brother can play together Ethan can organize the other two children in the home to ‘fight crime’ together—they will have a pretend phone call where they will say, “Oh, you have a ghost?” and then go ‘bust’ the ghost for the caller. Ethan can throw a ball very well and seems to be gifted athletically.![]()
Ethan’s adopted family told us that he has a fierce sense of independence and high degree of confidence. He believes he can do anything and doesn’t need help or support to do it. It’s hard to teach him new things; it took him a full year of weaning off training wheels because he wouldn’t accept help or instructions. He can ride a 2-wheeler now. Recently, he tried ice skating and refused the ‘walker’, so he stumbled through hanging onto the side of the rink the entire time.![]()
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Ethan’s favorite colors are blue and green. HE loves burgers and pizza. He is getting good at soccer and has a scooter and bike he likes to ride. He loves Spiderman and most super heroes. Ethan keeps his room tidy and organized but will resist cleaning up after playing or crafting in a common space. He is able to do all self-care by himself besides flossing his teeth.![]()
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This is a private adoption, so a state or foster home study might not work. A state authorized private domestic or international home study is generally required. You will need to have a current, or easily-updated home study for this adoption.![]()
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Due to state laws, we are not able to place this child in CT, MA, OR, NY, or DE. If you live in WI, please let us know, as the adoption process may be longer and more expensive than what is listed in our paperwork. If you have never had a home study before, we cannot help you adopt this child. But we would love to share with you the process of starting a home study so you could be approved for a child in the near future. Please write to us and ask us how to get started! If you are a U.S. citizen living overseas, we may be able to work with you depending on a few details.![]()
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Adoption is a legal process so there will be costs associated. This adoption may qualify for the IRS Adoption Tax Credit.![]()
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Contact us at secondchanceinfo@wiaa.org ![]()
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*To protect the privacy of our waiting children and their families, Second Chance does not share real names for our waiting children on the Internet. It is our policy to only share a snippet of a waiting child’s details as well as the type of adoptive family we are looking for. If you fit the POSTED REQUIREMENTS, are home study ready (or can be soon!), and interested in adding this child to your family, please write to us for an honest, in-depth profile on the child including medical, educational, and behavioral information and learn the full story of why this child needs a secondary adoption. Our program social worker and program director have worked together with the child’s family to carefully set the requirements for the new family. These requirements are not negotiable, so please honor the needs of this child by not asking us to bend them for you.
A very surprised MN family learned today they were chosen by an birth mom in GA ... they matched and started to travel the same day. Hang on little guy, your folks are on their way!! Big hugs and well wishes to the birth mother and our amazing adoptive family.
We are rounding out some of our alumni families who granted us the OK to post their darling children. Look at that cute, impish grin! We say congratulations on your graduation little man 😉 This fun SD family took placement of their baby boy, born in FL, in 2017. 🎉
Meet a darling brother & sister from the state of WI! Big brother was adopted from LA in 2016; baby sister was adopted from FL in 2019. Another outstanding WI alum family who refer many clients our way ... we are so very thankful for their love and support.
So delighted for a sweet SC couple chosen by an expectant mom in FL with a baby due this Fall. They started with ASA two years ago when they were residents of VA and nothing was coming together. Recently relocated to SC and blessings abound ... new job, new home and new match! CONGRATULATIONS!
We LOVE hearing from our ASA Alums ... see a fantastic family who worked with ASA in 2008 (big brother came home from OK) and 2009 (twin sisters from FL). ![]()
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They are the epitome of the "give back" family as the adoptive mom, who owns a retail shop in NC, gifted a grant to a waiting ASA family who adopted a baby boy in 2022 with help from her generous grant. It is our joy & pleasure to share these beautiful photos.💙💗💗
What a pair! Sister was brought home to her WI family through ASA's adoption provider friends in 2020. Then her baby brother arrived in 2023! Amazingly, both babies were born in FL and placed through different adoption agencies. It is always our joy to see how great our families' grow up their cherubs. We just had to share the love today!💙💗![]()
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If you are a former (or current) ASA family and would like to share updated photos of your child/children, please contact us, we would love to see how great your family is doing.
WOO HOO .... RAISE THE ROOF ... CLAP YOUR HANDS. One MT family finalized their 2nd adoption (virtually, no less)! They worked with ASA several years ago to find their first son and then returned and were blessed with another sweet boy. We will miss this great family but they will be forever in our hearts! 💙
We are excited to share the news… two dads from FL were chosen by an expectant mom in AZ … baby due in a few months!
This cute fella arrived just in time to help his new parents celebrate Mother's Day! Congratulations to a wonderful WA family who took placement of their son in TX. Happy Mother's Day and upcoming Father's Day to this great family.
MATCHED!! We are so thrilled for a very special NC family were just chosen by an expectant mom in TX.
They waited patiently for the case that spoke to them! Chosen by an expectant mom in their home state of GA. This couple will hopefully greet their baby girl late this summer 💗
What a terrific summer one Maine family will have waiting patiently for their baby to arrive! Chosen by an expectant mom due later this summer ... our hearts are full of summer love for this sweet couple 💗
“Trust the process” … and one MD couple did! Now they are loving their FL-born baby boy 💙…hooray!!!
We love our "alumni" families! Hooray for an NC family will enjoy a balmy Fall since they were chosen by an expectant mom in FL. We are beyond thrilled for this family who will be adding a 3rd baby to their home this year .... big love, big congratulations!
One NC couple is dreaming of a summer FL baby! Just chosen by an expectant mom in the Sunshine State, match accepted 🙂 Congratulations!
A horse-loving adoptive mom in MO and a horse trainer in CO have found one another! They look forward to meeting and building a friendship that will lead to a wonderful placement later this summer. Congratulations!
A joyous SD family joined ASA this February 2023 and have been chosen by an expectant mom in FL due this summer. We send our love and well wishes to all!
What a wonderful surprise! Just a wee-bit early, but this precious TX boy is in the loving arms of his mom from NC. Chosen on her first profile showing and a mom in less than 6 months with us. Congratulations!
We are positively delighted to welcome this sweetpea to the ASA family! After two disruptions, this FL family was overjoyed to receive a call about a born baby girl in AZ, and hopped on a flight to meet their daughter right away. What a pleasure it was to work with this family as they navigated the highs and lows of adoption while they waited for their daughter to find them! <3
Congratulations to a new NC family who just completed their home study January 2023 and are snuggle their new baby girl born in the State of KS! A little preemie but this mighty-mini is enjoying time with her mom and dad as they love every minute of bonding with her.
Sooooo, we have been a bit busy with traveling families and just have not had a minute to catch up on social media. Watch for some new posts upcoming 🤓![]()
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Here is our latest CONGRATULATIONS for today 😉 ....We welcome home and congratulate a WI family on the adoption of their toddler son. They have our highest admiration as they learned of this little guy's story two weeks ago, submitted their profile, got chosen in 24 hours and in 2 days drove from their home in WI to the State of CO to take placement. We just love it when families are eager to become parents. Help us celebrate this new family of three. 👨👩👦💙
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