twins need parents.

[Sara's Boys]

I only caught the last 2 mins of the todaytonight story. But there are twins about 2-3 years (I think) adorable little identical boys who have a developmental delay type condition, which most kids go on to have normal lives but could need the help of a speech therapists later on, but they are lovely and sweet and have been cared for separately and need to be together with a proper family. Enquiries should be made to Anglicare in sydney. or chech the tt website.

[Lunar]

I cought it!!! I know 2 kids with the same disability! They are adorable! If my home was big enough, I'd have them!!:yes: I just wanted to reach through the telly and hug them!! And then gobble them up...lol

[Sara's Boys]

same but i will have 2 under2 by xmas.They have my brothers nature.I loved growing up with him and his disability. Now all these years later due to love and care he works 3 hours a day 5 days a week, drives a car, now we just need to find him friends! my heart always melts when I see these special ovely people!!

[tera]

Jacinta

I think they are referring to Today Tonight on Channel 7

[luckymama]

i would adopt those boys in a second, but i bet heaps of other people want to as well, i bet theyll have a home in no time :fingerscrossed:

[ETsMum]

I think she means the TV show Today Tonight - Channel 7.

http://seven.com.au/todaytonight

[SpecialMumma]

I rang up and left a message on the machine! They are just too beautiful! Hubby thinks they are just perfect :P

[desperatehousewife]

Just out of interest, does anyone find it strange that this request has been put out there by a tv show? I mean surely there are avenues to find appropriate care, granted I did not watch the show so I don't know how they presented it. It just seems a little dodgy to me, almost like when they announce the RSPCA has puppies and kittens and anyone can ring up and give them a good home. It worries me to think that children can just be "up for grabs" in the same fashion. As I said, I didn't watch TT, so please let me know if there were specifics that I am not aware of.

[Bel1978]

I want to adopt them........ My DH and i dont have any kids just yet... what criteria do you need?? I know the OS adoption has a long list.

[Sara's Boys]

DespHWife.. The reason why some times they do this is because to ordinary poeple who are wanting to adopt, the idea of have twin 2 1/2 yo's with disabilities really doesn't seem apealing. Many are frightened to have a child with a disability let alone 2 of them. The other thing is a lot of poeple seeking to adopt would prefer a healthy single child that is younger than one so they can form an early bond.

It takes a special person to care for kids with difficulties and most poeple would be afraid to go there. They are 2 1/2 yos so probably haven't been able to find suitable parents as yet. So this is probably a last avenue, and a lot of caring people out ther will apply. The screening process wil be as full on as any other adoption/fostering situation, except now they will have dozens of willing and able parents to be to fill their lives with joy.

You can view the footage from the show on www.todaytonight.com.au

[desperatehousewife]

DespHWife.. The reason why some times they do this is because to ordinary poeple who are wanting to adopt, the idea of have twin 2 1/2 yo's with disabilities really doesn't seem apealing. Many are frightened to have a child with a disability let alone 2 of them. The other thing is a lot of poeple seeking to adopt would prefer a healthy single child that is younger than one so they can form an early bond.

It takes a special person to care for kids with difficulties and most poeple would be afraid to go there. They are 2 1/2 yos so probably haven't been able to find suitable parents as yet. So this is probably a last avenue, and a lot of caring people out ther will apply. The screening process wil be as full on as any other adoption/fostering situation, except now they will have dozens of willing and able parents to be to fill their lives with joy.

You can view the footage from the show on www.todaytonight.com.au (http://www.todaytonight.com.au)

Fair enough and thanx for the footage. I just sometimes wonder if it is at the expense of the children. I would hate to think a paedophile tried to adopt them or something, but as you said there is a screening process so I hope the children do end up in a good home.

[SpecialMumma]

Im about 99.99% sure they've found a placement.

I was speaking to the social worker at lunch time and they'd been INUNDATED with calls from all over.

There was a fair whack of criteria ya had to pass though because DH and I wanted to take them. We hasnt been married long enough was our reason, but Im pretty sure they have a home now.


Bel, if you want some numbers to call about Adoption, or Fostering, just PM me.

Amy :)

[Lunar]

Im about 99.99% sure they've found a placement.

I was speaking to the social worker at lunch time and they'd been INUNDATED with calls from all over.

There was a fair whack of criteria ya had to pass though because DH and I wanted to take them. We hasnt been married long enough was our reason, but Im pretty sure they have a home now.


Bel, if you want some numbers to call about Adoption, or Fostering, just PM me.

Amy :)

That is fabulous! But surely they would really be checking the people out and not just placing them with anyone they have just met.

I know for a fact that the process is long and there are many papers and even courses they make you do before getting a child. It is darn hard raising a child with special needs but there are SOOOO many babies and children out there looking for permanant families and adoption, it is just society that needs to change. People are scared of anything that is not the 'norm'. If anyone has a big heart and love that could wrap around a child, you have what it takes to care for a child with needs. Yes it is hard but the rewards people..... they FAR outway the negatives. The smiles and the cuddles and the first words and steps and everything!!! It is just so joyful! It takes so much for these kids to achieve something and when you are there to see every little step of the process it is magical, you never forget a thing!
Anyone who was thinking about adopting these boys, please don't let them be the end of those thoughts. there are MANY babies and children that need homes and families to love them forever!

[Karizma]

Thats awesome, glad they have found someone to give them a loving home and family :D

[dna13]

That is fabulous! But surely they would really be checking the people out and not just placing them with anyone they have just met.

I know for a fact that the process is long and there are many papers and even courses they make you do before getting a child. It is darn hard raising a child with special needs but there are SOOOO many babies and children out there looking for permanant families and adoption, it is just society that needs to change. People are scared of anything that is not the 'norm'. If anyone has a big heart and love that could wrap around a child, you have what it takes to care for a child with needs. Yes it is hard but the rewards people..... they FAR outway the negatives. The smiles and the cuddles and the first words and steps and everything!!! It is just so joyful! It takes so much for these kids to achieve something and when you are there to see every little step of the process it is magical, you never forget a thing!
Anyone who was thinking about adopting these boys, please don't let them be the end of those thoughts. there are MANY babies and children that need homes and families to love them forever!

I couldn't have said it better myself.

[Bel1978]

Hi Amy i will Pm you in a sec.... Im not 100% sure what DH's point of view is here, i know he is afraid of fostering or adopting an older child as a friend had 5 of them (Such a lovely person) and the 9 yr old hit his wife, i know they have had stress etc but DH is afraid that might happen....

As for younger ones, i heard it is hard to adopt one is that right??

We have been married for 2.5 years i am 27,28 in Nov and DH is 32... We have no children as you can see my sig.

[Mum&bubs]

This story made me sad that those boys hadnt spent a night together so im really happy to see they have found a home where they can be together all the time :D and have someone to call mummy & daddy!

[DoulaMelissa]

hello all
i wish i seen this forum months ago
i am a single lady who really want children and unable to have the m normal
i going to start ivf in 07 as a single lady
i have no idea if i as a sinlge lady could apply to for adoption but i would love to have taken these boys into my home

hugs
doula Melissa

[vanillabean]

I actually thought that was a story I saw earlier in the year. I was wondering if they were putting repeats on as I have seen a few of the same stories?