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1. Announcements | | |
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Congratulations to the Adoption.com LOVED Photo Contest Winners
Nick's Mom, Cvalda and Candkss! Check out http://photos.adoption.com to view the winners and upload your own photo gallery today! Watch for another photo contest soon!
New Online Guide to Search and Reunion
We are pleased to announce that a complete and comprehensive guide to search and reunion has been made available online.
The Online Guide to Search and Reunion explores the means, methods, and motivations of search and reunion, and the emotional impact that often follows.
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Christmas is approaching fast and where are you going to find that perfect Adoption Christmas Ornament? Here, at Adoptionshop.com. We need your help to design these glass ornaments. Let us know what your perfect Adoption Ornament should look like! Visit the AdoptionShop.com Feedback Forum to give us your ideas!
Adoption Christmas Ornament
Help us design your next Adoption Christmas Ornament. We can write anything on these beautiful glass plates. We have the option of a round or heart shaped plate that are 3 inches in diameter. What do you want us to have available? Let us know at AdoptionShop.com Feedback Forums!
Ask the Adoption Doctor
Get your questions about international adoption-related medical, psychological, social work, and legal issues answered online at no cost. Every month, the adoption medicine specialists and associates of AdoptionDoctors.com will answer your questions about your concerns in these areas. These questions and more are part of a new feature that has been added to our International Adoption site: Ask the Adoption Doctor. Visit Ask the Adoption Doctor, check out the newest questions and the archives, and submit your own question.
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2. Featured Adoption Blogs | | | | |
Those who have contributed to the content
of this section are solely responsible for the opinions stated therein,
which do not necessarily represent the views of Adoption Week
e-Magazine, Adoption Media, L.L.C., or any of its sponsors, advertisers
or collaborators.
How to Support Adoption on Father's Day - Adopting a Sibling Blog
If I said the name Dave Thomas, most anyone in the adoption world would recognize him as the founder of Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers...more
$30 Billion to Fight HIV/AIDS - Africa Adoption Blog
George W Bush announced on Wednesday that he would be seeking $30 billion dollars to fight HIV/AIDS around the world. This is double the...more
Job - Mr. Patience - Christian Adoption Blog
If anyone in the Bible knew anything about patience, it would be Job. Job not only waited adversity out and won the victory through God, but...more
Read and comment on more adoption blogs at http://www.adoptionblogs.com.
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3. Highlighted Articles | | | | |
The authors of these articles are solely
responsible for their content. The views expressed therein do not
necessarily represent the views of Adoption Week e-Magazine, Adoption
Media, L.L.C., or any of its sponsors, advertisers or collaborators.
There's No Teaching in Spanking - Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW
Q: I read a story about a teen who misbehaved and who was made to wear a sandwich board by his parents, which read: "I don't do my...more
Reunion Etiquette: Acknowledging the Other Party - Josee Larose
Happy as they may be, adoption reunions can turn into a minefield of unintended slights, unfulfilled expectations and hurt feelings. Adoptees...more
Improving the Quality of Orphan Lives - Wendy Hite
My name is Wendy Hite, and my husband and 2 daughters live in northern Indiana. Our adoption story began 2 years ago when my...more
Read the entire text of these articles at e-Magazine.adoption.com, and submit your adoption-related articles
for possible publication in this newsletter. All submissions will be
subject to the applicable terms, restrictions and conditions of
Adoption Media, L.L.C.
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4. Adoption News | | | | |
Sharing the Care - Thenews.com
For childless couples that are unable to conceive for whatever reason, adoption is a way of creating a family they would not otherwise have. Adoption— the acceptance...more
Mother, Daughter Reunite After 37 Years - Daily Herald
In 1970, 15-year-old Rebecca Scott found herself in trouble: She was pregnant. Fortunately, she had a family that stood by her and helped her rather than judge her....more
Unplanned Pregnancies Have Solutions - Toledoblade.com
Many Blade readers undoubtedly read with disbelief and sadness that a new mother had left her day-old baby in a bathroom because she didn’t know what else to do....more
Read more headlines at news.adoption.com.
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5. Adoption Law & Policy News | | | | |
May 31, 2007
WEEKLY NEWS SUMMARY
INTERNATIONAL ADOPTION/Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoptions
GUATEMALA: “Guatemala Ratifies Adoption Treaty to Reform Corruption-Prone System”
International Herald Tribune, May 22, 2007
Click here.
STATE FOSTER CARE SYSTEMS
VIRGINIA: “W. Va. Among Top States in Foster Children “Aging Out of the System”
Herald Dispatch.com, May 25, 2007
Click here.
WEEKLY CASE SUMMARY
FEDERAL LAW/Standing/United States Constitution
FEDERAL: Clark K. v. Guinn
The United States District Court for the District of Nevada denied County Defendant and Governor Gibbons’ joint motion to dismiss Plaintiffs petition which alleginged that the Defendant’s violated the United States Constitution, federal statutes, federal common...more
Cite: No. 2:06-CV-1068-RCJ-RJJ, 2007 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 35232 (May 14, 2007)
Credit: National Center for Adoption Law & Policy
Link: http://www.law.capital.edu/adoption
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The products that are described below are
available through the AdoptionShop.com web site, which is a service of
FamilyStore.com, LLC, which sponsors this section and is solely
responsible for its content.
Child Safety Kit
A great gift for family and friends. Teach your kids how to be safe and be prepared in case of an emergency. The kit includes all materials needed for fingerprinting, shoe labels, and a baggie...more
Advertise Your Product Here
Find 1,000+ other adoption products at adoptionshop.com.
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| | 7. Featured Waiting Children | | | | |
Domestic Waiting Child
Devin
Devin is a wonderful little boy. He is seven years old and is all boy. Devin likes to play outdoors, ride his bike and watch television. He is curious...more
International Waiting Child
Isaac
Isaac is a baby boy who has been living in a foster home since birth. He has an excellent foster mother. He had been presented to another agency...more
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| | 8. Meet New Hopeful Adoptive Parents | | | | |
The information and links displayed below
relate to profile posting services provided on the ParentProfiles.com
web site, which is a service of Adoption Profiles, L.L.C., who sponsors
this section and is solely responsible for its content.
Are you pregnant? Visit parentprofiles.com (a service of Adoption Profiles, L.L.C.) to choose who you feel will be the right adoptive parents for your baby.
Are you a hopeful adoptive parent? Explore tools to help build your profile. (Sponsored by Adoption Profiles, L.L.C., which is solely responsible for its content)
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9. Adoption Gem | | | | |
"You can either hold yourself up to the unrealistic standards of others, or ignore them and concentrate on being happy with yourself as you are."
~ J. Jacques
Share your story, thought, or quote
for possible publication in this newsletter. All submissions will be
subject to the applicable terms, restrictions and conditions of
Adoption Media, L.L.C.
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10. Adoption Buzz | | | | |
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11. Just for the Fun of It | | | | |
Talking Clock
A young man moved away from his parents to become a student. Proudly showing off his new apartment to a couple of his friends late one night, he led the way to his bedroom where there was a big brass gong.
"What's that big brass gong?" one of the guests asked.
"It's not a gong. It's a talking clock," the man replied.
"A talking clock? Seriously? Asked his astonished friend.
"Yes," replied the student.
"How does it work?" the second guest asked, squinting at it.
"Watch," the student replied. He picked up a hammer, gave it an ear-shattering pound and stepped back.
The three stood looking at one another for a moment. Suddenly, someone on the other side of the wall screamed: "You idiot, it's ten past three in the morning!"
Submitted by: Broadcaster
Share your family-appropriate humorous adoption story or joke
for possible publication in this newsletter. All submissions will be
subject to the applicable terms, restrictions and conditions of
Adoption Media, L.L.C.
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| | 12. Featured Adoption Professional | | | | |
Although we strive to provide our web
site users with accurate contact information for competent and
experienced adoption professionals, our display of that information
should not be considered as an endorsement or guarantee of the services
they offer or provide.
Adoption Options
Located in Atlanta, Georgia
Phone: (678) 302-1947
Fax: (404) 315-1718
E-mail: Adoption Options
Services: Embryo Adoption • Home Studies
Find adoption agencies, attorneys and other adoption professionals in your area at adoptiondirectory.com. When you contact adoption professionals using our directory, please make sure to let them know how you found them.
See what your own directory ad could look like.
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13. Adoption Poetry | | | | |
FROM GOD'S ARMS, TO MY ARMS, TO YOURS
So many wrong decisions in my past, I'm not quite sure
If I can ever hope to trust my judgement anymore.
But lately I've been thinking,
Cause it's all I've had to do.
And in my heart I feel that I
Should give this child to you.
And maybe, you could tell your baby,
When you love him so, that he's been loved before,
By someone, who delivered your son,
From God's arms, to my arms, to yours.
If you choose to tell him,
If he wants to know,
How the one who gave him life
Could bear to let him go.
Just tell him there were sleepless nights,
I prayed and paced the floors,
And knew the only peace I'd find,
Was if this child was yours.
And maybe, you could tell your baby,
When you love him so, that he's been loved before,
By someone, who delivered your son,
From God's arms, to my arms, to yours.
This may not be the answer,
For another girl like me.
But I'm not on a soapbox,
Saying how we all should be.
I'm just trusting in my feelings,
And I'm trusting God above,
And I'm trusting you can give this baby
Both his mothers' love.
And maybe, you could tell your baby,
When you love him so, that he's been loved before,
By someone, who delivered your son,
From God's arms, to my arms, to yours.
~ Michael McLean
This poem was based on the writings of a young birth mother, whom she shared with songwriter Michael McClean.
It has been set to music and comes with a 100% guarantee that no one who has been involved with adoption in any way will make it all the way through with dry eyes!
Read more adoption poetry, or share your adoption poem.
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| | 14. Speak Out | | | | |
This section is not intended to provide
advice regarding specific search situations. It is intended to discuss
general search techniques and resources that may be consulted or
utilized by readers at their own discretion. If readers are contacted
by individuals that seek to provide search assistance, they should not
assume that any searcher is a qualified professional or is indorsed by
the Adoption.com web site or Adoption Media, L.L.C. If users decide to
provide information or payments to anyone, they do so at their own
risk. The views contained in this section do not necessarily represent
the views of Adoption Media, L.L.C., or any of its sponsors,
advertisers or collaborators.
Add Your Ad Here
Hi this is a female who was given up for adoption at birth. My birth mother named me Kerry Isabel when I was born. I was born on June 17, 1980 at Boston, MA. My mother was the oldest of the five kids and my father was one of the four sons in his family. My father was married once before and during that marriage, he had a daughter, who was 16 at the time of my birth. My birth mother's father was a cop when I was born. I know that she had two brothers and two sisters. Her youngest sister was just 14 years old at the time of my birth and one of her brother's was 25 and either he or the other brother was a truck driver. She was 27 at the time of my birth. Please help me find her and email me if you have any information. Jill
I was born in San Francisco on August 10, 1953 and was adopted in March, 1954 by an incredibly wonderful family. Both my parents are deceased now and I would love to find my birth mother. I do know a little bit about her - particularly that she was 22 (and unmarried) when she gave birth, which today puts her in her mid-70. I am aware, of course, that it is very possible that she, too, may no longer be alive. My birth mother was from Pennsylvania and worked in Washington DC. Early in her pregnancy, she moved to San Francisco presumably to avoid embarrassment, which would have been inevitable had she remained in the area. Please email me. Laurie
Hi, my name is Bradley Kennedy. I was born in Mecklenburg, North Carolina. I was adopted through the Social Services in South Carolina when I was five months old. I had been living with a foster family until I was adopted. I was called Baby Scott, but my adoptive parents changed my name to Bradley. My adoptive father left us when I was 7 years old. My adoptive mother is in really bad health and I would like to find my birth parents before any thing happens to my adoptive mother. I also have a learning disability. I would like to find out about my medical records but I don't know how? If anyone has any help please email me.
Hi, I have written before to try and find any information on my adoption, so I thought I would try it once more. I am a female who was adopted at birth on September 8, 1985. I was born in Lackawana, PA and was adopted through Golden Gradle Adoption Agency. My records are closed and I have no information at all to help with the search. If anyone has any information about this, please email me. I am curious to learn more about where I come from, and if there are any medical concerns that I should know about.
I would like to let all the adoptees born in New Jersey know that the state Assembly Human Services Committee will be considering a proposed bill (A2557) which would allow adult adoptees access to their original birth certificates. This measure was passed by the State Senate in December. There is a down side to this bill, however. Before any birth certificates can be released, birth parents have one year from the effective date of the law to opt out of the identification provision. To do this, the birth parent must provide a detailed family, medical and cultural history that will be given to the adoptee in lieu of the birth certificate. This provision plays to the shame and secrecy that have been the foundation of the closed adoption system since the 1940's. As we Baby Boomer adoptees age, the need for this identifying information can become a matter of life or death. The absolute right of every human being to know his or her origins must no longer be sacrificed to preserve the stigma of illegitimacy. If you were born in New Jersey and want your original birth certificate unsealed, please contact your state representatives to let them know. Linda D in NJ
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