Need some info

Hi ladies

After our failed IVF DH and I spoke briefly about adoption, although we are not ready yet for adoption because of all the emotional issues and IVF that we want to deal with, I would just like to know for future references what the procedures are for going through the adoption process, I am based in Cape Town and will obviously not be able to afford private, but if we do consider it what would be the first steps we would have to take. Your info will be appreciated.

Hi Lameez, firstly I'm so sorry your IVF failed and you hurting

I'm in the same position where we cannot afford a private agency, so the best is to contact any of the local government organisations. You could start off with a call the following:

MAJOR WELFARE ADOPTION AGENCIES

ACVV (Afrikaanse Christelike Vroue Vereniging)
61 Caledon Street, Zonnebloem, Cape Town, 8001
Tel: 021 461 7437
Fax: 021 461 0074

BADISA (The former Diakonale Dienste amalgamated with the former Christelike Maatskaplike Raad (CMR))
11 Pastorie Street, or Private Bag X8, Bellville, 7535
Tel: 021 957 7130
Fax: 021 957 7131
badisa@kaapkerk.co.za

Child Welfare Adoption Centre
(formerly at 13 Electric Road, Wynberg, 7800)
(associated with Cape Town Child Welfare)
Lower Klipfontein Road, Gatesville, Athlone, 7764
Tel: 021 638 3127
Fax: 021 638 5277
Email: information@helpkids.org.za

Thanks Carmen,much appreciated! I've been thinking about you and you must be sooo anxious. I pray that you will have your LO soon!

Thanks so much Lameez

Hi Lameez,

Although I'm much more clued up on private adoptions I do have some information I can share with you.

Please send an email to hannahshope@24.com and I will gladly forward them to you!

Hang in there!!

Hannah
xx