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1. Announcements | | |
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Happy Mother's Day
Adoption.com would like to wish all mothers a Happy Mother's Day in advance. We wish you all love, peace, and joy!
Adoptees & Birth Parents: Tell Your Story!
Have you searched for your birth relatives? Whether the experience was positive or negative, here's an opportunity to tell your story and help others who are searching. Susie Leijten, reunited adoptee and writer of numerous articles including: 7 Great Things My Adoptive Parents Did for Me, is seeking to interview people about searching for birth relatives. To be interviewed or to find out more about this project, send an e-mail to or call Susie at (831) 239-9981.
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2. The Adoption Blog - by Nancy Ashe | | | | |
Mother's Day Weekend - May 7-8, 2005 is Mother's Day weekend, celebrating and honoring all mothers. Mother's Day has been celebrated since the days of Ancient Greece, but until 1990, birth mothers were largely unacknowledged. That year, Mary Jean Wolch-Marsh conceived the idea of Birth Mother's Day, observed the day before Mother's Day, as a day of acknowledgement of the motherhood experience of women who were indeed mothers by birth...more.
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3. Highlighted Articles | | | | |
The views expressed by the authors are solely their own, and for which the authors are responsible. These views do not necessarily represent the views of Adoption Week e-Magazine.
Mother's Day - new article by Patricia Ashley
It seems that the silent prayer to 'one day' be reunited with her family would soon be answered. While at work on March 3, 2005, Pat, a Constituent Services Representative for Georgia Congressman Sanford Bishop, met a woman about to return to her native Germany, Mrs. Hannelore Greenlee. Pat and Hannelore connected right away. Pat armed her with the family name and names she believed to be family members. She told Patricia that she would do all she could to contact her family...more
An Unusual Situation - new article by CT
I was on one side of the birth mother, and her own mother was on the other side. We took our baby daughter home at 2 days old. This was an awesome experience. The whole independent adoption process is so much better than the secretive adoption process under which my birth daughter was adopted...more
Happy Birthday, Mother - new article by Lydia Dishman
She was always afraid they would come back for me. The two teenagers that birthed me, haunted her with their blood claim. Each time we disagreed, she’d taunt me,
“Go live with your ‘real’ parents.” She doubted very much that I loved her...more
Read these articles at e-magazine.adoption.com, and submit your adoption-related articles for publication in Adoption Week e-Magazine and Adoption.com.
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4. Adoption News | | | | |
Adoption Controversy from California to Athens
4-year-old Deanna Baldizan was given up by her mother in California. Yolo County, California investigators say the girl's mother, Ilene Hill, went through an adoption broker without notifying Deanna's father, Jessee Baldizan, who lives in west Sacramento...more
Officials Spent Year Trying to Resolve Tristan's Status
Adoption Board officials have been attempting to get the couple who adopted three-year-old Tristan Dowse to regularize the status of their son for over a year, it has emerged...more
Mother Meets Child She Never Knew
When Lesley Green agreed to give a reference for a friend desperate to adopt a child, little did she know it would lead her to her natural mother...more
Supreme Court Asked to Give Relatives Hearing on Girl's Adoption
A girl identified only as D.M., who was 4 when she was placed in the custody of the state Department of Social Services, is now 8. The girl was sexually abused by her father, and the mother had alcohol problems. Both have lost their parental rights. On Tuesday, the South Dakota Supreme Court was told that relatives of the girl should be allowed into court to challenge the adoption of the child by a non-related foster family...more
HHS and Partners Launch Spanish-Language Campaign to Encourage Adoption
HHS’ Administration for Children and Families (ACF), in partnership with the Adoption Exchange Association, the Collaboration to Adoptuskids and the Advertising Council, today launched a national Spanish-language advertising campaign to promote adoption from foster care...more
Read more headlines at news.adoption.com.
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5. Adoption Law & Policy News | | | | |
April 28, 2005
WEEKLY NEWS SUMMARY
International Adoption/Laws of Foreign Countries
World: “U.K. Parents Fight Cambodian Adoption Ban” - by United Press International
The Washington Times, April 19, 2005
Click here.
International Adoption/Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoptions
World: “Viet Nam, France Sign Joint Declaration on Child Adoption” - by Staff Writer
Vietnam News Agency, April 13, 2005
Click here.
International Adoption/Foster Care/Laws of Foreign Countries
Nation: “Refugees to Get Foster Care Grants” - by Sapa
Sunday Times, April 19, 2005
Click here.
WEEKLY CASE SUMMARY
State Law/Termination of Parental Rights/Appeals of Orders of Termination
Maryland: In re Adoption/Guardianship of Victor A.
The Court of Appeals of Maryland modified the Special Court of Appeals’ judgment vacating the termination of Mr. and Mrs. A’s parental rights to their son, Victor A., who has severe mental and physical disabilities...
Cite: No. 72, 2005 Md. LEXIS 185 (Md. Apr. 12, 2005)
Click here.
State Law/Termination of Parental Rights/Appeals of Orders of Termination
California: In re K.C.
The Court of Appeal affirmed the Juvenile Court’s finding that there was substantial evidence establishing that the children at issue were adoptable under California law despite behavioral problems...
Cite: No. E036891, 2005 Cal. App. Unpub. LEXIS 3272 (Cal. Ct. App. Apr. 11, 2005)
Click here.
Credit: National Center for Adoption Law & Policy
Link: http://www.law.capital.edu/adoption
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9. Adoption Gem | | | | |
Mothers, yours is the work of salvation and therefore you will be magnified, compensated,
made more than you are and better than you have ever been,
as you try to make an honest effort, however feeble you may sometimes feel that be.
- Jeffrey R. Holland
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10. Adoption Buzz | | | | |
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11. Just for the Fun of It | | | | |
What Animal?
Our newly adopted 4-year-old came to the back door last week while Daddy was up on the roof fixing a leak.
"Daddy, can I have this animal?" she called.
He answered and asked what animal it was. She replied that she didn't know.
"You KNOW your animals; what is it?" he replied again as he couldn't see her from where he was and didn't want to be promising her a tiger or monkey as a pet.
"I DON'T KNOW!" she insisted, "just come down the ladder and look and tell me!"
So, he put all his tools down, walked over and climbed down the ladder to see her standing at the back door holding up a package of LUNCH MEAT.
Note: She had just been taught that raw meat had blood on it because it came from an animal, as opposed to other food which would not have blood on them and therefore were OK for her to hold while grocery shopping.
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12. To Birth Mothers Around the World | | | | |
Even if you are still searching, have met, or know little about her, one thing remains true - she gave you the only gift you may have ever received from her, but which is invaluable - life.
Saturday, May 7th is the day that has been chosen to honor these special, unique women in the lives of so many.
As Mary Jean Wolch-Marsh, the "mother" of Birth Mother's Day, simply put it:
"May Birth Mother's Day bring acknowledgement and recognition to every birth mother who ever loved a child lost to adoption.
May it honor and celebrate every mother who became childless after birthing a child, and was forgotten on Mother's Day."
To all birth mothers across the globe, THANK YOU for the joy you have brought into the lives of many adoptive families and hope you have given your children all around the world!!!
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| | 14. Counsel from an Adoptee & a Birth Mother | | | | |
This section is not intended for search advice. It is meant to be an advice column for people with questions concerning their feelings, interested in the opinion of someone who can relate. The views expressed by this author is solely his own, and for which the author is responsible. The content within this column is not to be considered as professional medical, legal or behavioral health information to be used in diagnosis, treatment or actions that would require the consultation and/or services of a licensed, certified or accredited professional. These views do not necessarily represent the views of Adoption Week e-Magazine.
Question:
My husband and I waited for years for a child. Last year we were blessed with a beautiful son. He has not seen his birth mother or father since they left him in the nursery at the hospital. He was taken from them by the state and placed with us. We were fortunate to be able to go to the hospital and bring him home. The adoption will be final this year, and we plan to tell him from the very start that he was adopted. I met his mother by accident when she went into the hospital to give birth (didn't realize it was her baby until a week after we brought him home), and I thought she was a very genuine person. She has legally abandoned him, and the state caseworkers have visited her. They have told us that she is so deep into the drugs that she will likely be dead in a few years (I hope not). His father has a history of drugs, booze and violence. We want to tell our son all about his birth parents and how they love him and didn't want to give him up; however, we are afraid that he will try to start a relationship with them and get caught up in a bad situation of drugs and violence. We are not the type of adoptive parents that think he will not love us as much if he finds his birth parents. We are not threatened by that at all. Under normal circumstances, we would love a completely open adoption. A child cannot ever have enough people in their life to love them. I just worry about this particular problem. I guess we are just afraid he will try to find them and if he starts up a relationship he will be around when they are in one of their "highs" and the violence starts. Any ideas how we should handle this when he asks me to help him find them?
Thank you.
Worried
Answers: To read Jan and Linda's responses, click here.
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| | 15. Speak Out | | | | |
First of all, I thoroughly enjoy this emag. Thanx to my birth daughter (we were reunited in July 2003), I signed up and receive it every week. The quote from Alexander Graham Bell - "When one door closes, another door opens...." means the world to me. It was not quite 1 1/2 years after my husband passed away that I was reunited with my birth daughter. No door any nicer could ever have been opened for me! AND...none since! I just wanted to share this with you and to thank you all for a wonderful magazine. Some times when I read it, I cry like a baby, and other times some articles bring a smile to my face. Keep up the excellent work! - Shirley
I read the article about unconditional commitment and felt like this is what we had set out to do 17 years ago. We have been foster parents for 17 years and have had close to 100 kids through our home. Some short-term others long-term. Some we were able to adopt, while others went back home or off on their own. Most of those still keep in contact with us. Today, a county worker came and removed 2 sisters from my home that I have had for almost 4 years. About a month ago, the oldest left with an older sibling that isn't in foster care. We asked her not to go, but she went anyway. She said she would come back, and she did 2 1/2 weeks later. We called her in as a runaway that very day and called the police as soon as she had returned. The county is claiming that we didn't do enough to keep her from going. So now they have lost their family for a mistake that teens sometimes make. Why is it that our bio kids can skrew up and families can work through it, but God forbid you are a foster kid. You are not allowed to make a mistake with out risking loosing everything. This girl had come from D's and F's in school and was now on the B honor roll and talking about going to college. They are a part of our family, and the county can play God and just come in and rip our family apart. My girls are devastated. They were begging me not to let them take them. They are 17 1/2 and 13. They were abandoned by their bio family, and we are the only family they have. My other kids here feel such loss and are scared how this can just happen. My 7-year-old asked if someone is going to come and take her away, too. Why don't foster parents have any rights or any say about what happens to the kids we have loved and raised? Why do these kids have no say about their lives? Where is the belonging and permanency for these children? We would love to adopt them, but they have a brother in another foster home, so they don't want to split the sibling group, even though they already have. Does anyone have any advise for us? You can e-mail me. - Jude
I am in my late 50s, and under the New Hampshire adoption disclosure changes have recently made third party contact with my birth mother, who doesn't want any part of me, or her granddaughter in her life. I feel really conflicted about pursuing anything with this woman, who has no other children but is married. Her husband does not know her "secret." My birth father is not named on my original birth certificate. Any advice from people who have or have not followed this path of seeking wisdom? I feel that her time is limited on this earth, and there are things I would like to know, like basic origins. BTW -- she was an adopted kid, too. Any information on my adoption has either disappeared or been destroyed. - Sandra
I am another adoptee, taking a shot in the dark. I was adopted through a closed adoption and have absolutely no information on my birth parents. I have a wonderful, loving adoptive family and wouldn't trade my life with them for anything, but I am curious about my birth parents. I was born on December 29, 1980 in Charlotte, NC through Catholic Social Services. Perhaps someone reading this might have some information? - Laura
I am searching for the daughter I relinquished in 1984. She was born October 28th in Pullman, WA and relinquished in Spokane around November 1st or 2nd. Her name at birth was Randi Allison Endicott, but her adoptive parents named her Alyson Leah. (I don’t know their last name, as it was a semi-closed adoption). They were from the Puget Sound/Seattle area, although they may have lived back east while the kids were little. She has a sister, Maya, about three years older, and a brother who was born to her parents, (David?) when she was about five or seven years old. She goes by Ali, I believe, and is athletic as well as being fluent in French. She will be 21 in October, so is probably in college right now. Her dad’s name is Robert; he is a psychologist and was a teacher and counselor at a university (short, funny, Jewish guy). Her mom’s
name is Susan; she was a teacher, then earned graduate degrees (master’s in family therapy). I plan to search through legal channels beginning this fall, but was hoping I could find her this way, hoping that she is willing to meet me and get to know me and my family a little. I am starting back to school and will be in Seattle this summer and would love to spend some time with her! - Patty
Hi there. I'm a birth mom who was pregnant when I was 17 and didn't have support from my boyfriend or my mother, so I decided to give her up for adoption even though it broke my heart forever. I put myself in a home for teens and then went back home after I gave birth and kept her for 10 days and then gave her to a couple that I chose, who verbally agreed to keep me updated with her life but stopped at around age 5. I always knew that I could find her (they lived within 20 miles from me), but I didn't want to do anything to damage my daughter's life. About 6 years ago, I decided to register on the adoption website in case she ever wanted to seek me out. Well, just over a year ago, I googled her name and found her online! She had many online journals, and I spent the whole week reading all about her thoughts and experiences. She mentioned that she was adopted and didn't know if she'd ever meet her birth parents. So from that I decided to contact her via e-mail. Since then we have chatted only online and thru e-mails. She is so much like myself in many ways. It's so amazing. She is going to be 20 and has indicated that she is not ready to meet me, so I promised to give her space and she will come to me when she is ready. Her adopted mother is not happy about any of this, so I feel that this is why we haven't met yet. I keep in touch w/ her other adopted sister (from another couple) from time-to-time and that keeps me sane. Otherwise, I would be going crazy with impatience. I just want all birth parents to know that my heart goes out to all of you. Nobody understands what we go through, and we need to support each other as much as we can. I hope that in the near future there will be adoption support groups throughout the states. If anyone is in the California area, I would be more than happy to hear from any of you. Take care. - Janna
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16. Adoption Poetry | | | | |
Mother's Day 2001
It took two women
With love in their hearts
To give me life
And love from the start.
One had the labor
One had the pain
She loved me enough
To give me away.
She held me and kissed me
Cut a lock of my hair
The pain was so great
Almost too much to bear.
One special woman
In her arms, was placed
She held me and rocked me
And thanked God for His grace.
She taught me and loved me
And I knew in my heart
Her love was unconditional
Right from the start.
I don't know of many
Who can honestly say
They've ever been loved
In such a special way.
It took the BOTH of them you see
For if not for them,
I wouldn't be ME!
These aren't enough words
For this special day
Just let me say Thank You
And -- Happy Mother's Day!
Jennifer Anderson
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| | 17. Adoption Calendar | | | | |
Chat Schedule:
Sunday
Open Adoptions
5 pm Pacific, 6 pm Mountain, 7 pm Central, 8 pm Eastern
Chat with BrandyHagz who is an adoptee and birth mother, about open adoptions in the hosted chat room. This chat is open to all sides of the adoption triad.
Monday
Therapy for Older Children and Trauma-Attachment Disorders
2 pm Pacific, 3 pm Mountain, 4 pm Central, 5 pm Eastern
Join Dr. Art Becker-Weidman in the hosted chat room and ask him questions on therapy for older children and trauma-attachment disorders.
Tuesday
Foster Care
6 pm Pacific, 7 pm Mountain, 8 pm Central, 9 pm Eastern
For those who are interested in foster care or would like to share their concerns and experiences with others, join Stacy, luv'mall, in the hosted chat room.
Wednesday
Search and Reunion
5 pm Pacific, 6 pm Mountain, 7 pm Central, 8 pm Eastern
Join Bama Donna in the search and reunion chat room for advice and support.
There are no hosted chats on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday. If you are interested in hosting a chat on a topic you don't see listed, contact admin@adoptionmedia.com.
Adoption Events:
Adoption Power Hour with Adoption Advocate, Penny Phillips
May 4 (7:00 pm) - New Canaan YMCA, 564 South Ave, New Canaan, CT
Lutheran Social Services of New England - Free, but space is limited Come join this informal information meeting about adoption through an inclusive faith-based social service organization that has been bringing New England families together through adoption for over 135 years. In a one-hour period, participants can get a quick, intensive overview of adoption opportunities. Internationally, there are thousands of children waiting. Phone 24 hrs in advance to make reservations: 1-800-286-9889.
Adoption Power Hour with Adoption Advocate, Penny Phillips
May 6 (7:00 pm) - Noon Stamford Library, Corner of Broad/Bedford, Stamford, CT
Lutheran Social Services of New England - Free, but space is limited Come join this informal information meeting about adoption through an inclusive faith-based social service organization that has been bringing New England families together through adoption for over 135 years. In a one-hour period, participants can get a quick, intensive overview of adoption opportunities. Internationally, there are thousands of children waiting. Phone 24 hrs in advance to make reservations: 1-800-286-9889.
Waiting Parents Workshop
May 7 (10:00 am - 12:30 pm) - Santa Cruz, CA
Adoption Paths, an independent education organization - not an adoption agency - If you have started your adoption process, come to a workshop where you'll get support and guidance on how to weather the challenging wait for your child. Contact Sara Lively at (831) 476-7252, e-mail, or click here.
Adopting from China
May 7 (11:00 am - 1:00 pm) - L.E.R. Schimelpfenig Library, 5024 Custer Rd., Plano, TX
Great Wall China Adoption - Free informational meeting. Join us as we discuss China's adoption program. Meet families who have returned from China and hear from them, first hand, about their experiences. For more information, or to register, contact Kelley Prahl at (214) 387.4329, by e-mail, or click here.
ABC's of International Adoption
May 10 (6:00 pm - 7:00 pm) - Dillon International Office, 3227 E. 31st Street, Tulsa, OK
Dillon International, Inc. - During this free informational meeting, attendees will be given an overview of the process of international adoption, individual country requirements and adoption costs. In addition, they will be given information on waiting children from South Korea, China, India, Ukraine, Vietnam, Haiti, and Guatemala. Call (918) 749-4600, e-mail, or click here.
ABC's of International Adoption
May 10 (6:00 pm - 8:00 pm) - First United Methodist Church, 6701 JFK Blvd, North Little Rock, AR
Dillon International, Inc. - During this free informational meeting, attendees will be given an overview of the process of international adoption, individual country requirements and adoption costs. In addition, they will be given information on waiting children from South Korea, China, India, Ukraine, Vietnam, Haiti, and Guatemala. Call (501) 791-9300, e-mail, or click here.
International Adoption 'Open House'
May 11 (6:30 pm - 8:30 pm) - Richard B. Harrison Library 1313 New Bern Ave., Raleigh, NC
Adoption Resource Center, Inc. - To give prospective parents the opportunity to gain valuable insight into the adoption process, learn about our international programs, and understand how they can make a difference in the life of a child. Call Marianne Jurney at (919) 872-0031, or click here for more details.
Adoption Power Hour with Adoption Advocate, Penny Phillips
May 12 (7:00 pm) - Greenwich YMCA, 50 E Putnam Ave, Greenwich, CT
Lutheran Social Services of New England - Free, but space is limited Come join this informal information meeting about adoption through an inclusive faith-based social service organization that has been bringing New England families together through adoption for over 135 years. In a one-hour period, participants can get a quick, intensive overview of adoption opportunities. Internationally, there are thousands of children waiting. Phone 24 hrs in advance to make reservations: 1-800-286-9889.
Third Annual Adoption Conference: Meeting the Challenges of Adoptive Parenting
Key Note Speakers: Barbara Tremitiere & Adam Pertman
May 14 (7:00 pm - 8:30 pm) - Winthrop University Hospital, Mineola, NY
New Beginnings Family and Children's Services - This annual conference is to provide individuals with necessary building blocks to have their family grow through international adoption. Conference participants will have the opportunity to attend numerous workshops, seminars, lectures and panel discussions covering different stages and aspects of the adoption journey. Led by professionals and experts in the adoption field. The workshops will provide up-to-date information as well as a forum for discussions. For more information, call Justine Lewis at (516) 747-2204, or click here to download a registration.
Adoption 101: Where Do I Begin?
May 14 (12:30 pm - 5:00 pm) - Adoption Network Cleveland, 1667 East 40th St., Suite B-1, Cleveland
Adoption Network Cleveland - Free workshop for people who are considering adoption or are in the process of adopting for the first time. Advanced registration is preferred. Registration begins at 12 pm. For more information, contact Adoption Network Cleveland at (216) 881-7511, or click here.
Pre-Adoption Workshop
May 14 (9:30 am - 3:30 pm) - Fellowship Bible Church, 12601 Hinson Road, Little Rock, AR
Dillon International, Inc. - International adoption can be a wonderful experience. This one-day seminar costs $100.00 for a married couple and $90.00 for a single adult applicant. The fee covers lunch and seminar materials. Facilities do not provide for childcare. To register, e-mail, call (918) 749-4600, or click here.
ABC's of International Adoption
May 14 (1:00 pm - 3:00 pm) - St. Joseph County Library, Francis Branch, 52655 N. Ironwood Dr, South Bend, IN
Dillon International, Inc. - During this free informational meeting, attendees will be given an overview of the process of international adoption, individual country requirements and adoption costs. In addition, they will be given information on waiting children from South Korea, China, India, Ukraine, Vietnam, Haiti, and Guatemala. Call (574) 272-2298, e-mail, or click here.
Adoption Seminar
May 15 (12:00 pm - 2:00 pm) - Medina Community Recreation Center, Wymouth Rd. Medina. (Located behind Medina High School)
Building Blocks Adoption Service, Inc - Click here for more information.
ABC's of International Adoption
May 16 (7:00 pm - 8:30 pm) - Dillon Missouri Office, One First Missouri Center, Ste 115, St. Louis, MO
Dillon International, Inc. - During this free informational meeting, attendees will be given an overview of the process of international adoption, individual country requirements and adoption costs. In addition, they will be given information on waiting children from South Korea, China, India, Ukraine, Vietnam, Haiti, and Guatemala. Call (314) 576-4100, e-mail, or click here.
International Adoption 'Open House'
May 17 (7:00 pm - 9:00 pm) - ARC Florida Office 1999 University Drive, Suite 201, Coral Springs, FL
Adoption Resource Center, Inc. - To give prospective parents the opportunity to gain valuable insight into the adoption process, learn about our international programs, and understand how they can make a difference in the life of a child. Call Liz Guigon at (954) 370-3245, or click here for more details.
To view local listings, regional seminars, many other adoption events, and to list your organization's events, visit adoptioncalendar.com.
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