The Baake- Family Profile
I would like to adopt a child between the ages of 3 and 11 inclusive.
I would like to adopt either a boy or a girl.
I feel I can accommodate a sibling group of up to 1 kids.
I prefer to adopt a child of Caucasian, Hispanic, Asian, Native american, Pacific islander, Biracial, Mixed or any ethnic background.
I am open to children with many, many special needs.
I do not mind having contact with the child\'s biological parents (by email or by phone or by mail ) provided the parent was/is not abusive to the child.
I do not mind having continuing contact with the child\'s former foster parents, by email or by phone .
In general, Likes pets, mild learning disabilities or physical disability okay, doesn't act out sexually, interest in after school activities is okay, share some of same interests, not a threat to the safety of others, and either quiet or talkative.
Introduction
My name is Gail Baake .
I am currently 62 years old and was born in Milwaukee, WI
I have 2 kids.
My children's names are Jason and Michael and they are 12 and 16 years old, respectively
My children enrich my family with their caucasian and hispanic ethnic background.
Theme Parks, movies, reading, computer, video games, yardwork such as flowers and plants, have an online freecycle group, walks, baking, sew crafts.
NA
I work part-time for Self as a Housecleaning and have a flexible work schedule.
Judge individual people, not grouped by religious belief nor race/color. Help others, be compassionate. Value honesty. Work hard for what you want.
Christian/along the lines of Religious Science (is NOT Scientology.) Tv shows: The Little Couple, The Big Bang Theory, and movies, also 20/20. Music: Old Rock music mostly, the old rock bands. Movies: Love comedies, animated movies, family movies, some horror movies, Biography type movies. Not into sports much, but do like the Green Bay Packers football team.
When we gather, we usually gather in Living room or family room, and around dinner table. and Cleaning, laundry, keeping up the home and the yard, cooking meals. Spending time with family. Some computer time. Reading. Tv. Movies. Working in yard/and flowerbed.
We take time to travel together as a family.
Home and Community
We live in the State of Florida.
Our home is a single family home.
We live in a Suburban neighborhood.
We are friends with our neighbors.
We have one or more dogs and one or more cats . Walks, go to movies, often times the drive-in, Xbox 360 Kinect Games, board games, theme parks about twice a year or more, dine-out, visit family and friends, Church activities a block from home, cooking or baking together if they are interested, watch tv and movies at home.
Park about 5 blocks from home. Elementary school also about 5 blocks from home. Stores/restaurants about 7 blocks from him. And I have a big fenced yard.
The park. My big yard. Neighbor kids. My screen room. Church a block from home. Walks.
Elementary school about 5 blocks from home. Middle and High Schools are in Bartow (about 5 miles from home, kids ride the bus.)
I own an online freecycle group, also a swap/sell group.
Parenting Experience
My older son is in IEP classes; younger son has ADHD and wears glasses, has RAD. Both bonded to me and each other. Are doing well with school. No behavior issues. Both were private adoptions, from disrupting adoptions.
NA
Very patient, nurturing, good ability for finding solutions to problems, very family oriented, values my friends for a lifetime, am healthy, non-smoker, helps others however I can, compassionate. Am a very positive person, upbeat.
NA
Am an experianced parent. Patience is one of my qualities. Re-directing a child can help a situation. I don't hit, I don't yell. Discussions on issues are important. Conversations as family is important. Some one-on-one time with each child is important.
Everyone I know will tell you I am very patient. I have good listening skills, and I discuss issues with a child. I will seek counseling if a child needs it.
Getting to know each other. Allowing the new child to adjust to us, the home, school. Establishing the rules. Accepting the new child might grieve at first, or feel down. I would spend a little extra one-on-one time with him/her. And, plan a family activity, such as dine out or to a movie, to help bonding.
I had MAP training/Polk County/Heartland for Children in about year 2012.
Opens your eyes to the many problems/baggage a child can come to you with. And how to handle them. Also, how to bond.
Support
Am sure I can find out thru a Dr or a school if necessary. Or thru local foster agency.
Myself, my friend Kari (age 49), or my mom who lives across the street from me.
Discuss with them about the newcomer ahead of time, encouraging them to welcome the child, and to help make them feel at home. Engage them in helping to plan out a family activity with the new child.
Close friend Kari (is like a sister to me, and like an Aunt to my sons); also, my mom nearby and my brother nearby; have 2 sisters fairly close by.
School; the counselor, guidance counselor. Thru agencies if necessary.
Motivation to Adopt
My 2 sons were previously in the foster system, then adopted. They came to me from disrupting adoptions. I like to reach out, and make a big difference in a child's life.
Children are a life long commitment. Thru love, support, guidance, good education, teaching them right from wrong, good morals, and to seek outside help if necessary.
Photos of my sons, myself, and living room are shown
Feel free to ask me further info. |
