Bade Family Adoption Adventure

November 2006 we saw a photo of two little orphans in Ethiopia and fell in love. We began the adoption process (we had adopted 7 times previous to this). In April 2007 their birthmother brought in a 3rd child, a little girl whom she wanted to live with the other two. In God's amazing timing, we were able to add her file to the other files and adopt them all! And then there were 10!!

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[taterbean23]

I am just starting to look into international adoption...and I have to say it is overwhelming! If you don't mind me asking, did these children speak English? Thank you and bless your family!

[Badefamily]

No English, but it only took about 2 weeks to figure out our sign language. It was a lot of fun trying to figure out what we all were saying to each other! After 3 months, language is no issues at all....after 3 weeks they were in school and functioning well...it's amazing!

[pierpier888]

What a gorgeous family!  We're waiting to travel to meet our four new sons in Ethiopia! If you don't mind me asking, which agency did you use?

[Badefamily]

We went through CWA (Christian World Adoption). Tell me more about your boys...ages, situation, etc....are they related???

Do you feel prepared? Have you adopted before?

thanks for emailing! Our kids are really doing great. It's been just over 6 months and we are amazed!

[316JOHNLT]

: CWA

2010-02-15

CBS Evening News may have a report tonight about the American adoption agency, Christian World Adoptions, working less-than-ethically in Ethiopia. This agency has been a blight on many lives on both sides of the Atlantic. It will be interesting to learn whether CBS was able to confirm, or not, the charges brought against CWA by parents and by Australian TV journalists. 

[316JOHNLT]

Last year Foreign Correspondent revealed corruption within US-Ethiopia adoptions, and more families have spoken out as a result.First warning: In 2005, a Federal Government report detailed concerns raised about Ethiopian adoptions.

[badefam]

Hello ethiopiaxoxo, you are doing a good thing to consider adoption from such a beautiful country. The need is great. I would contact some agencies and see what is happening this year. Things are always being updated and streamlined to make the process better for everyone. Wide Horizons for Children is a wonderful agency for Ethiopia. Our entire adoption EVERYTHING....legal, travel, documents, children's stuff was about $36,000. But we did receive grants too and friends helped.

[ethiopiaxoxo]

we would like to adpot a child from ethiopia..about how long does it take to process the whole adoption process. and about how much is the cost for one child?

[MaYThELoRdBlEsSYeW]

God bless you Bade's family.

[merrob]

What in the world are you talking about? Look up the word ADOPTION it's not a business transaction besides religion got nothing to do with it.

[badefam]

Ethiopians love their children. AIDS is killing off a generation of mommies and daddies. Praise be to God that there are families willing to raise these children, education them and love them as they deserve to be loved. Many will come to trust Jesus as their personal sin-bearer and they will go back to Ethiopia, educated and ready to minister to their generation and the next!

[moranaaa]

I pray so! We'll see what will happen eventually! The problem could be maybe that here in Croatia international adoptions aren't common at all, but as I already said, working in Africa as a doctor could make things much easier!

I hope to stay in contact with You, Your story is really inspiring! God bless!

[badefam]

Africa needs medical help! Pray to that end and see what you can do with your off time from school! What a blessing your could be to a needy village!

[moranaaa]

Thank You very much for responding! I know it's difficult and responsable being a parent, but I'm also sure I want to do it! I study medicine so maybe one day I will also be able to work with those children in Africa. :) I'm really looking forward to it!

I wish You and Your beautiful family all the best!!! Big kiss from Croatia, Morana