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1. ANNOUNCEMENTS
CELEBRATE NATIONAL ADOPTION MONTH
November is National Adoption Awareness Month, and Adoption.com has created a new website at http://AdoptionMonth.com. This website has ideas on how to celebrate events and even includes a calendar of activities for the month. Visit AdoptionMonth.com to learn the history of this holiday and to share your adoption story.
ADOPTION WEEK IS MOVING TO SATURDAY
To those who, in the hustle and bustle of the week, don't get the opportunity to read through Adoption Week e-Magazine, a date change is coming. As of November 16, Adoption Week e-Magazine will be sent to all subscribers on Saturday. This way, comments, articles, humorous stories, and other adoption-related material can be sent to the editor for the following issue. Thanks for being such a great participating audience!
ANNOUNCING ADOPTIONDNA.COM
Have you recently been reunited with your birth family but want to be
sure you’ve found the right person? Or, are you planning to adopt a child
and want to confirm paternity so you know the right person is signing the
consent to adoption? Fill out the form at AdoptionDNA.com for a free consultation about accurate, reliable and affordable DNA testing.
SEEKING MODERATORS FOR ADOPTION FORUMS
AdoptionForums.com, the largest online adoption community, has several openings for moderators to share their hearts and support others in their adoption journey. Your life experiences and encouragement are meaningful to others. Spend one hour per week giving positive input. Contact Sabra@adoption.com for more info.
CALL FOR ADOPTION SCRAPBOOK PAGES
Adoption.com has just launched a site for adoption scrapbooking at
AdoptionScrapbooking.com, and we're looking for good adoption-related scrapbook pages to publish on this site. For more information on submitting
your pages, contact editor@adoptionmedia.com.
WIN ADOPTION PRODUCTS BY SUBMITTING BOOK & PRODUCT REVIEWS
Have you read an adoption book or used another adoption product lately? We
want to know what you think. We will be giving a $250 gift certificate to
AdoptionShop.com, five (5) $50 gift certificates, and fifty (50) other
prizes (t-shirts, CDs, books, etc.) to people who submit product reviews.
Each useable review you send to editor@adoptionmedia.com before December 31, 2003 counts as one entry. During the first few weeks of January, we will
randomly select winners, with one chance to win per review. By submitting
reviews, you give permission for them to be republished on our websites, such as AdoptionShop.com, Adoption Week e-magazine, and other publications. Only one winner per household. See Adoption.com Terms of Service for more terms and conditions of this contest. No purchase necessary. Be sure to include your contact information and mailing address with each entry so we know where to send your prizes to.
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2. NEW 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.
In Rebuttal of “Celebrating Motherhood” - new article by Josee Larose
Natural mothers of earlier decades represent a diversity of individuals, a few of whom were given real choice to raise or not to raise their babies, but the vast majority of whom were either not presented with real options or were offered untenable alternatives. More recently, true choice has become a more frequent component of adoptions. However, whether or not there was 'choice' in the adoption of their children, the pain and grief all natural mothers suffer as a result of this loss is often the dominant expression of their experience. This is not something to celebrate. http://e-magazine.adoption.com/article.php?articleid=15
For Them to Grow Up Happy - new article by Leila A. Fergueson
I wanted to hand-pick my child's new parents. I made a list: They had to come from Boston, MA. They had to have been together for more than 7 years. The mother would have to be willing to stop working until the children were old enough to go to school. They had to be Jewish. They had to be willing to adopt another child. http://e-magazine.adoption.com/article.php?articleid=159
'Family' Tears - new article by Susan Van Sleet
Honoring that promise was not easy but I held the secret of my illegitimate firstborn for nearly thirty years. Then, in 1993, she searched for and contacted me. Within one month, we met ...face to face for the first time. Our three days together helped dismiss falsehoods and innuendos. I answered every question honestly. It was a clean and thorough connecting time. We parted in tears vowing to be together again and again. At first, we talked on the phone daily. The letters and photos flowed freely ...our puzzle appeared to be complete. http://e-magazine.adoption.com/article.php?articleid=160
Chocolate Talks - new article by Christine Durrenberger
She began to talk of having a sibling to play with about 2 years ago. "Please let's have a baby, Mom!" My husband, Steve, and I began to toss around the idea of a second child. Truth be told, I had a burning desire to parent another child, and Steve desperately wanted a son. After a short round of 6 months or so of playing "biological bingo" (excuse the expression), we felt called to adopt. I was approaching 35 and have congential scoliosis. Being pregnant again would certainly include more risks this time. http://e-magazine.adoption.com/article.php?articleid=161
Turning the Tables - new article by Dr. Vic Shayne
My wife's mother gave the hospital a fictitious name in 1958, which made the search seem impossible until I got a lead that offered just enough to turn the tables. Few people outside of the adoption ring can understand the tremendous emotional upheaval associated with this Medieval system that denies adults their most basic rights to happiness. http://e-magazine.adoption.com/article.php?articleid=162
Read these articles or contribute an article at AdoptionWeek.com.
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3. ADOPTION NEWS
East Naples Couple Takes on the Responsibility of Adoption (FL)
http://www.naplesnews.com/02/11/naples/d814139a.htm
Couple Hooked on Foster Parenting (FL)
http://www.adoption.com/includes/frame.php?url=http://www.sun-herald.com/NewsArchive2/110302/tp8ch2.htm?date=110302&story=tp8ch2.htm
Couple Honored for Adoption Efforts (IN)
http://www.adoption.com/includes/frame.php?url=http://www.fortwayne.com/mld/newssentinel/news/local/4421748.htm
Adoption Hearing Concludes Fight to Unite Family (IN)
http://www.adoption.com/includes/frame.php?url=http://www.southbendtribune.com/stories/2002/10/31/local.20021031-sbt-FULL-D1-Adoption_hearing_con.sto
A Tradition of Trust (TX)
http://www.adoption.com/includes/frame.php?url=http://www.dfw.com/mld/startelegram/4402472.htm
Foster Care Effort Tries to Keep Siblings Together (FL)
http://www.adoption.com/includes/frame.php?url=http://www.news-journalonline.com/2002/Nov/1/WVOL2.htm
Ethiopian Orphans Find Homes, Love in Anchorage (AK)
http://www.adoption.com/includes/frame.php?url=http://www.adn.com/alaska/story/2032158p-2132944c.html
If any of the links to the news articles do not work, Click Here for a list of headlines.
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4. ADOPTION BOOK CLUB
ADOPTIONS ARE MADE IN HEAVEN
This book is a fairy-tale story of how God planned out adoption and how He makes it possible. The book tells the story of adoption. When God sees that many people are brokenhearted because they cannot have children, He gathers his host of angels. He assigns them as His messengers who will sow seeds in these people's hearts. Even though they cannot have children of their own, they can adopt kids who also need their love.
For more information on this book, visit http://adoptionshop.com/cgi-bin/products/ADP32121.html.
Find 1,400+ other adoption products at AdoptionShop.com.
To share your favorite adoption book with others, join the Adoption Book Club on AdoptionLists.com at http://adoptionlists.com/index.php?action=lists&listname=adoptionbookclub.
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5. DAVE THOMAS CENTER FOR ADOPTION LAW WEEKLY NEWS SUMMARY
October 29, 2002
"STUDY PRAISES D.C. FOR MOVING FASTER WITH FOSTER CARE; CHILDREN GET PERMANENT HOMES SOONER" - by Arthur Santana
A report recently issued by the Council for Court Excellence, a civic watchdog group, stated that the District of Columbia's long-troubled child welfare system has improved in finding permanent homes for children in foster care and acting faster in cases of child abuse and neglect. Although the report mentioned that D.C. still has "a long way to go" to complete reforms, it recognized that the District's government has made significant progress.
The Washington Post; Wednesday, October 23, 2002; Final Edition; SECTION: METRO; Pg. B04.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A2556-2002Oct22.html
Note: This article may be viewed at no charge until Wednesday, November 6, 2002.
"CUYAHOGA SEEKS TO CHARGE MORE PARENTS FOR FOSTER CARE" - by Kera Ritter
Cuyahoga County, which already collects child support from some parents whose children are in foster care, now wants all parents to pay their fair share. Under the proposal, a judge would include the child-support fee in a court order and Cuyahoga Enforcement Services would be responsible for collecting the money. The goal of child-support fees is to raise money and encourage parental responsibility. The county expects to begin charging parents by the end of the year, but it is not clear how much additional money will be collected.
The Plain Dealer (Cleveland, OH); Wednesday, October 23, 2002; Final/All Edition; SECTION: METRO; Pg. B1.
http://www.cleveland.com/cuyahoga/plaindealer/index.ssf?
/xml/story.ssf/html_standard.xsl?/base/cuyahoga/103536548815230.xml
Note: This article may be viewed at no charge until Wednesday, November 6, 2002.
"HHS AWARDS $4 MILLION TO IMPROVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADOPTION"
HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson recently announced that about $4 million will be awarded to 13 organizations to help eliminate barriers to adoption for children with special needs. The awards are part of the Bush Administration's broader efforts to help children find adoptive homes. They will support projects that increase adoption of minority children, provide services to families after they have adopted a child, and offer respite care for families who adopt special needs children.
U.S. Newswire; Wednesday, October 23, 2002; SECTION: NATIONAL DESK.
http://www.usnewswire.com/topnews/prime/1023-131.html
"MORE FAMILIES ARE ADOPTING FOR MORE REASONS" - by Jill Smith
Adoption has increased nationwide in the past few years. Some of the increase has been attributed to the availability of public and private help with adoption costs, as well as the character and quantity of Baby Boomers. However, people are also adopting for more reasons. For example, adoption may grow out of prayer, infertility, the memory of a childhood friend who was adopted, or a desire for a girl after a string of baby boys.
The Oregonian; Thursday, October 24, 2002; Sunrise Edition; SECTION: WEST ZONER; Pg. 05.
http://www.oregonlive.com/metrowest/oregonian/index.ssf?
/xml/story.ssf/html_standard.xsl?/base/metro_west_news/103502860736940.xml
Credit: Dave Thomas Center for Adoption Law
Link: http://www.law.capital.edu/adoption
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6. MEET NEW ADOPTIVE PARENTS
Outdated material has been removed. Please visit ParentProfiles.com.
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Adoption is music to our ears...now it can be for you, too.
Adoption.com's new adoption CD, "Adoption...The Songs You Love", is dedicated to everyone who has been touched by adoption in one way or another. ORDER YOUR CD! http://adoptionshop.com/cgi-bin/products/ADP00022.html
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7. FEATURED WAITING CHILD
Kyle is an active, friendly, sociable young man. He likes to play outside, splashing in the pool, riding his bicycle or playing on the swings. He also likes to play video games and watch videos and television --NASCAR is a particular favorite. Kyle is challenged by ADHD and his impulsivity is probably his dominant personality trait. He typically does not attend to tasks, particularly those not of his choosing, for more academic realism, impeding his progress in learning to read and write. Kyle has lived with the same foster family since September 1995. Adoption by a two parent family would be preferable.
AdoptableKids.com is a free community service of Adoption.com featuring more than 1,000 children awaiting loving, permanent homes.
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8. ADOPTION BUZZ
Special Needs Adoption: - Anyone Adopted Sibs Without Parenting Other Kids First?
http://www.adoptionforums.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=84631
Successful Reunions: - FOUND Thanks to Adoption.com's AdoptionRegistry.com
http://www.adoptionforums.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=85022
Birth Family Post Relinquishment: Healing, Recovery, and Success: - Is Anyone Like Me
http://www.adoptionforums.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=84092
Birth Family Issues (Unhosted): - What is My B-Daughter Thinking?
http://www.adoptionforums.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=85017
If any of the links above do not work, visit Adoption.com for direct links to these discussions.
For more online adoption discussions, visit AdoptionForums.com.
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9. ADOPTION GEM
10 Child Commandments To Parents
1. My hands are small; please don't expect perfection whenever I make a bed, draw a picture or throw a ball. My legs are short; please slow down so that I can keep up with you.
2. My eyes have not seen the world as yours have; please let me explore safely. Don't restrict me unnecessarily.
3. Housework will always be there. I'm only little for a short time, please take time to explain things to me about this wonderful world and do so willingly.
4. My feelings are tender; please be sensitive to my needs. Don't nag me all day long. ( You wouldn't want to be nagged for your inquisitiveness). Treat me as you would like to be treated.
5. I am a special gift from God; please treasure me as God intended you to do, holding me accountable for my actions, giving me guidelines to live by and disciplining me in a loving manner.
6. I need your encouragement to grow. Please go easy on the criticism; remember, you can criticize the things I do without criticizing me.
7. Please give me the freedom to make decisions concerning myself. Permit me to fail, so that I can learn from my mistakes. Then someday I'll be prepared to make the kinds of decisions that life requires of me.
8. Please don't do things over for me. Somehow that makes me feel that my efforts didn't quite measure up to your expectations. I know it's hard, but please don't try to compare me to my brother or sister.
9. Please don't be afraid to leave for a weekend together. Kids need vacations from parents, just as parents need vacations from kids. Besides, it's a great way to show us kids that your marriage is very special.
10. Please take me to Sunday School and church regularly, setting a good example for me to follow. I enjoy learning more about God.
Pass this onto all your family and friends...
- Author Unknown
See a daily adoption gem at Adoption.com.
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10. ADOPTION SITE SPOTLIGHT
This week, our adoption spotlight is shining on: AdoptionMonth.com.
If you want to learn more about National Adoption Awareness Month, visit AdoptionMonth.com. Find out why November is Adoption Awareness Month. Read on-line articles, stories, and the story behind Adoption.com.
For a list of our favorite adoption websites, visit AdoptionSites.com.
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11. ADOPTION DESTINATIONS
InternationalAdoption.org is the internet's authoritative destination for international adoption. You will find fact sheets, adoption information, travel information, culture and heritage, maps, weather, books, currency exchange rates, periodicals, news and much more for dozens of different countries with active international adoption programs.
This week, the country of focus is Hong Kong.
Hong Kong has a bustling free market economy highly dependent on international trade. Natural resources are limited, and food and raw materials must be imported. As July 2001, Hong Kong had a population of 7,210,505. Hong Kong is located in Eastern Asia, bordering the South China Sea and China.
To learn more about Hong Kong's government, geography, and communication information, or its history, visit HongKong.Adoption.com.
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12. JUST FOR THE FUN OF IT
DRIVING TOO YOUNG
The minister of a well-attended, strong, and enthusiastic church often showed himself ready and able to deal with any situation that might come up. One Sunday, just as the minister was reaching the climax of his sermon, his own young son entered the church, ran to the center aisle, started making loud beeps and brrrmms like a car without a muffler, then zoomed right toward him.
The minister stopped his sermon, pointed severely at his son, and commanded, "Jimmy, park the car immediately beside your mother on that bench (pointing), turn off the ignition, and hand her the keys."
The sermon continued undisturbed ... after a good laugh by the congregation.
E-mail your humorous story or joke to editor@adoption.com.
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13. FEATURED ADOPTION PROFESSIONAL
Adopt an Angel
Jasper, GA
Phone: (706) 268-1841
AngelsToAdopt@aol.com
Licensed non-profit international adoption organization finding homes for children infant to 15 years. Featured on 20/20 for bringing older children out of poverty into loving American homes.
Services: • Adoption Agencies • Home Studies • International Adoption
Countries: • Bulgaria • China • Kazakhstan • Romania • Russia • Ukraine
For more information on Adopt an Angel, visit http://www.AdoptAnAngel.org/.
Find adoption agencies, attorneys and other adoption professionals at AdoptionDirectory.com.
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14. ADOPTIONSHOP.COM PICK
Crossing Chasms - Only $29.95
CROSSING CHASMS is a video documentary about Jennifer Arndt, a Korean adoptee, who returns to her birth country seeking answers to the complex questions surrounding her adoption. In her search to define her identity, she walks through her past to understand the present. On this journey she meets other Korean adoptees who share their experiences as she tries to track down her own biological family. Through her own story and the testimonies of seven other adoptees, we learn about the complex issues facing Korean adoptees through their own voices. Ms. Arndt began extensively researching and interviewing adoptees in September 1996 during her first trip to Korea. CROSSING CHASMS is the first completed portion of a greater body of media work in progress, pertaining to issues of international adoption.
For more information and ordering instructions, visit http://adoptionshop.com/cgi-bin/products/ADP55555.html.
For more adoption products, visit AdoptionShop.com.
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15. SPEAK OUT
I just wanted to let you know that I appreciate your feedback. Also, I
wanted to let you know that I did get a response and it is a match.
Thank you to your organization, I have found my birth mother. Without
the existence of your registry, this never would have been possible. I
have literally been searching for her since I turned 18 back in 1988.
Thanks again for everything. Sincerely,
Sandra
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Hi ! looking for my brother he was born in 1974or75 in Toronto Canada. His name at birth was Fredrick Sinclair. I was also given up for adoption and I just found 4 brothers and All we need is to find our last brother for our family to be complete. If anyone has any info e-mail at sineyes@ntl.sympatico.ca
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I am 19 yrs old and I have a daughter who is two. I am also pregnant - 7 months to be exact. I was thinking about adoption, but I just don't think that I could do that to myself or my child. I also am not sure of the father. I would like to get a paternity test before the baby is born, but I do not think that the docters will do that. Well, I think I am going to just keep the baby and show it all the love that I show my daughter. I know it is going to be harder to raise two babies than one. I would just like to know if is there are any mothers out there who have ever been in this position. If so, please email me at whinniethepooh17536@yahoo.com. I would really like some support in this pregnancy, if there is any out there to offer me. - Breeze
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Hi! Just like millions of other adoptees out there, I am desperate to find
my birth mother. I was born Dec. 20, 1974 in Mobile, Alabama. My birth
mother used the name Sally Roberts/or Rogers. I believe this was a fake
name, as she was staying in the Florence Crittenten Home while pregnant. If
anyone out there has any additional information, PLEASE contact
me. Thank you. - Elizabeth
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Thank you! This summe, I posted "Birthmother Searching for Baby Girl". I received that phone call I'll never forget on 10-4-02. My baby girl found me after 30 YEARS!
Within one week, we both had copies of the birth certificates confirming we belong to each other. I am also a grandma of 2 girls, 7 months & 4 years. We have e-mailed daily, talked on the phone and exchanged baby photos & my family tree in the mail. My 18 YO son is so happy he's not an only child but upset I didn't tell him earlier he had a sister. They e-mail & talk on the phone also. I live 30 miles North of Indianapolis, IN, and she lives in Atlanta, GA. The same day we were on the phone, her husband got transferred to Lexington, KY - closer to me! We hope to have a reunion in Jan '03, if we can wait that long!
I finally know after 30 years I did the right thing. I'm finally getting over the guilt. And she does want to include me in her & her daughters' lives! - Judy T.
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I've thought about searching for my biological parents for a long time. I'm now 18 and feel that I'm ready to search and hopefully one day find them. I was born in North Carolina, March 19, 1984. At the time my bmother was 19 and my bfather was 21. To contact me with any information please email wynne84@yahoo.com. Thanks! - Wynne
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Hi, I am writing for an ex in-law who is also a friend. Last week, his adoptive mom passed over, and we got to talking about how fortunate we were to have been "chosen" rather than being born to a family, never knowing if you were indeed wanted or an "accident". My friend wanted me to post the information about himself, all that he knows.
Name at birth - baby boy Johnson; Name given at the time of adoption- Victor Britt
D.O.B. - 01/24/48; Hospital- Good Samaratin Hospital, Phoenix, Arizona
If anyone out there, knows of any information about him, please feel free to contact me.I will call him up and pass on the information.
Also, his "parents" also adopted his older brother, whom I don't know.
However, I can say, Vic was as fortunate as myself when it came to getting great people for parents. Never went without anything, brought up properly, and is the Dad of 3 children, a daughter jenny who is aprox. 30 something and has a daughter. Son: Thomas A. Britt d.o.b.-3/23/79, daughter Hollie, whose d.o.b. I don't know. Each child has a different Mom, and each child is happy & healthy. - Maureen
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16. ADOPTION ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP REVIEW
Here's a recent post from the Kazakhstan Adoption group:
My new is Laura and my husband Jeff and I are new to this list - we have two daughters by birth - Bailey and Piper. My daughter wants to inform everyone that we have two cats; Peanut and Albert. Her best friend's name is Olivia. We are just in the beginning stages of looking into a Kazakhstan adoption.
We were looking into an agency that had a photolisting of a little 3-year-old girl named Natasha. However, we just found out from a local agency here today, that we were looking into for a homestudy, that the Kazakhstan government does not like their children to be placed on photolistings and will not hold a child for adoption, even though the agency will say that they can. This was very interesting to us. So now we are trying to adopt her through this local agency, which is much cheaper as well. Our main problem lies in trying to find out the name of the agency and/or the city it is located in.
We were wondering whether anyone on this list has ever run across this situation and what they did to solve it.
Thanks,
Laura and Jeff
To be part of this group, visit AdoptionLists.com, register, and join.
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17. ADOPTION POETRY
MOTHERS I LOVE
For a moment in your life & mine I [B]elonged to you
I could only [I]magine how life was then, now that 24 years have past
I just wish I could [R]emember, the feel of your skin, your scent, your smile
I [T]ruly believe you did your best, but reality set in too hard, too fast
All I can do is [H]ope that, someday, I could tell you how much I love you and thank you for giving me...
A woman with [M]uch to be admired, giving her all for the the love of family.
Maintaining a sense of [O]ptimism, to keep her children on the side that's bright.
To be a good parent, she [T]ries her best, though accepting her imperfections.
Has the ability to [H]eal a wounded knee with a kiss, a wounded heart with insight.
To her you're [E]verything and more, priceless one might say.
She's the [R]eason for your existence, the reason you are you today.
That is [A]bsolutely who you became to me, when embracing me into your heart and home.
Without hesitation, you called me your [D]aughter, with your eyes filled with love and pride.
You're the [O]nly mother I have known, and that I will always honor.
I am aware of the sacrifices you've made, and thank you for all you have and continue to [P]rovide.
There are many [T]itles I could give you, though all would define MOM.
Such as teacher, guardian, coach, my [I]nspiration, my friend.
For me you have opened a [V]ariety of doors, each with paths for tomorrow.
I thank you for [E]very hug or tear, all the praise, and every lesson
Thank you being my rock, the woman on whom I can always depend.
Jodi Kaye Carr/Levy Oct.2002
ISO BM and BSis *Surnames-Carr or Glenn*
My DOB - 09/21/1978 POB - Lynwood, CA
For more adoption poetry, visit AdoptionPoetry.com.
Submit your adoption poetry to editor@adoption.com.
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18. ADOPTION CALENDAR
CHAT SCHEDULE:
Sunday:
Evening with Loretta for reunion support group chat at 6pm Pacific, 7pm Mountain, 8pm Central, 9pm Eastern.
Monday:
Join Dr. Art Becker-Weidman in the Adopting.org chat room at 2pm Pacific, 3pm Mountain, 4pm Central, 5pm Eastern and ask him questions on attachment therapy and treating children with trauma-attachment disorders.
Evening with Kathy; discuss ideas on getting started in the amazing journey of adoption. Join her at 7pm Pacific, 8pm Mountain, 9pm Central, 10pm Eastern in the Adopting.org chat room.
Tuesday:
Birthmom chat with Jennifer in the BirthMother.com chat room on the 2nd, 4th, and 5th Tuesday, at 6:30pm Pacific, 7:30pm Mountain, 8:30pm Central, 9:30pm Eastern.
Birth mom chat with Linda in Search and Reunion chat room at 6pm Pacific, 7pm Mountain, 8pm Central, 9pm Eastern.
Wednesday:
Pre- and adoptive parent chat with JJ and friends - Help as you begin the adoption process. Hosted in Adopting.org chat room at 5pm Pacific, 6pm Mountain, 7pm Central, 8pm Eastern.
Join an informative chat on the ups and downs of reunion hosted by Sabra since 1997. Talk out your next step and share your experiences in search and reunion at 7pm Pacific, 8pm Mountain, 9pm Central, 10pm Eastern in the Search and Reunion chat room.
Parenting issues for adoptive/foster parents with Dimasmom in FosterParenting.com chat room at 6pm Pacific, 7pm Mountain, 8pm Central, 9pm Eastern.
Thursday:
Evening with Colleen Buckner, search expert, in Search and Reunion chat room at 6pm Pacific, 7pm Mountain, 8pm Central, 9pm Eastern.
Open adoption with Stephanie in Adopting.org chat room at 9pm Pacific, 10pm Mountain, 11pm Central, 12pm Eastern.
Friday:
Meet Louise and others in a forum for parents with children that may have physical challenges and/or emotional challenges in the InternationalAdoption.com chat room at 6pm Pacific, 7pm Mountain, 8pm Central, 9pm Eastern.
Transracial and general adoption with Trish at 7pm Pacific, 8pm Mountain, 9pm Central, 10pm Eastern in the InternationalAdoption.com chat room.
If you are having a "limbo" type experience with your reunion, come and talk it over with those who've "been there-done that" themselves. Join co-hosting birth mothers, April and Judy, in the Search and Reunion room on Fridays: 5p.m. Pacific, 6p.m. Mountain, 7p.m. Central, 8p.m. Eastern.
Saturday:
Older child adoption/foster care behavioral issues with Jerry in FosterParenting.com chat room at 6pm Pacific, 7pm Mountain, 8pm Central, 9pm Eastern.
For a listing of times and descriptions and to attend scheduled chats, or join the live chat, visit AdoptionChat.com.
ADOPTION EVENTS:
BOWL-A-THON
November 9
Crown Lanes in Tampa, Florida
The Gift of Adoption organization
This is the organization's first fund raiser and we look forward to participation by anyone and everyone that is intersted in adoption. Gift of Adoption is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) corporation that provides small grants to adoptive parents for the purpose of pursing an adoption. Most adoptive parents have compelling stories and many adopt special needs children. For more information, please contact Jeanne Tate at (813) 258-3355 or jeanne@jtatelaw.com.
INTERNATIONAL ADOPTION SEMINAR - FREE
November 9 (1pm - 4 pm); Registration 12:30 - 1pm
Christ the King Lutheran Church, 5575 Peachtree Parkway, Norcross, GA
World Partners Adoption, Inc.
Get answers to your questions about the international adoption process, including paperwork and costs.
The seminar is FREE. Pre-registration is preferred.
Call toll free (866) 739-2901 or local Atlanta (678) 957-9371, or e-mail WPAdopt@aol.com to register.
For more information, visit WorldPartnersAdoption.org.
KEEPING THE PROMISE OF PERMANENCE
November 14
Casey Family Programs Oklahoma City Division Resource Family Center
A conference for professionals working with adoptive, foster, kinship and guardianship families.
This conference offers professionals and families an opportunity to hear presenters on a variety of topics that impact children, youth and families.
For more information, contact Bob Cross at bcross@casey.org or call (405) 843-0489 ext 278 or toll free 1-877-95CASEY.
ADOPTION: MYTHS AND REALITIES
November 16 (9:00am - 12:30pm)
Aptos, California - Cabrillo College
Sara Lively, founder of Adoption Paths, will present a
workshop for people who are considering or exploring
adoption. The workshop will cover the basics of the adoption
process, address common fears, and present information
about the types of adoption, costs and resources.For information and registration, call Cabrillo
College at (831) 479-6331, or contact Adoption Paths
at (831) 476-7252 or visit http://www.AdoptionPaths.com.
NATIONAL ADOPTION AWARENESS MONTH - Adoption Awareness Day
November 16 (10am - 1pm)
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Richmond
FRUA/CV's second Adoption Awareness Day
Adoption agencies, foster care services, attorneys, as well as medical and mental health professionals
will be on hand to discuss their services and programs with prospective and adoptive parents. Three breakout sessions covering international and domestic adoption will be held on the hour. Contact Mary at
mpsproof@aol.com for more information.
VIETNAM BABYLIFT REMEMBRANCE DAY
November 23, 2002 (1:00pm)
Holmdel, New Jersey - New Jersey Vietnam Era Educational Center (on Garden State Art Center grounds, Exit 116 of Garden State Parkway)
Donation: $5.00
The program will include a special presentation of the Babylift
Documentary Film "Precious Cargo",
with co-producers, Janet Gardner and Pham Quoc Thai leading a discussion.
Speakers include:
Shirley Barnes, author of "The War Cradle",
Mike Boehm, Vietnam Veteran and Organizer of the My Lai and
Hanoi Peace Parks,
Ross Meador, FCVN's Babylift Field Director.
I wish to cordially invite all Babylift participants to attend this event.
We will recognize you and express our appreciation to you during the program.
Other presentations include:
Vietnamese traditional music,
Vietnamese dance group performance (tentative),
poetry and dramatic reading,
art exhibit...including the Babylift Quilt, created by Shirley
Barnes from remnants of clothing worn by the Babylift adoptees in 1975...soon
to be archived at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library,
Section of the C-5A Airplane,
Babylift Award Statue,
Photo Exhibit.
The program will be followed by a Holiday Lighting Ceremony at
6:00pm.
Visit http://www.njvvmf.org or contact Lana Noone: noone@mailbug.com for additional information.
"ADOPTION: A GARDEN OF LOVE" - 22nd Annual Adoption Conference
November 24
C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University in Greenvale, NY
The Adoptive Parents Committee of Long Island
This conference is of interest to pre and post-adoptive parents, social workers, agency workers and other adoption professionals.
For more information, call (631) 467-3164 or visit our website at
AdoptiveParents.org.
For local listings, regional seminars, and many other adoption events, visit AdoptionCalendar.com.
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