1. ANNOUNCEMENT

ADOPTION EXPERTS, ADD YOUR BIO TO THE NEW ADOPTION SPEAKERS DATABASE
Adoption.com is building a database of experts who are avaialable to speak at adoption-related conferences and seminars. If you would like to add your information to this database that will be published at AdoptionSpeakers.com, please contact sandy@adoptionmedia.com.

SHARE YOUR FAMILY FUN IDEAS
Adoption.com is developing a new section with family fun ideas for adoptive families. We invite you to share your family fun ideas via email to editor@adoptionmedia.com.

SEEKING ADOPTEE BORN IN 1973 IN SOUTH AFRICA, RAISED IN AUSTRALIA
A national television channel is producing a story about a couple that was forced to place their baby for adoption because they were a mixed-race couple during the aparteid of South Africa. This is a moving story, and they would very much like to be reunited with the adoptee. If you have any information related to this search, or can assist in any way, please contact editor@adoptionmedia.com. Thank you very much.

BIRTH DATE: 15 August 1973
BIRTH PLACE: Cape Town, South Africa
CURRENT LOCATION OF ADOPTIVE PARENTS/ADOPTEE: Adoptee left South Africa with his adoptive parents in 1980 to live in Australia.
HOSPITAL: Peninsula Maternity Hospital (now Mowbray Maternity Hospital)
ADOPTEE BIRTH NAME: John Henry
BIRTHMOTHER NAME AT BIRTH: Magdalene Martha Rose Julius
BIRTHMOTHER MARRIED NAME: Magdalene Martha Rose Seguin
AGENCY: Child Welfare
MORE INFORMATION: Adoptee has birth sister. Birth mother is person of color. Birth father is caucasian, marriage was not permitted because of aparteid. Birth father is 15 years older than birth mother. Adoptive grandparents lived in Pinelands (suburb), Cape Town, South Africa, and are now deceased. It is reported that the I also know that the adoptive parents visited South Africa in 2000, without the adoptee, who has reportedly never been to South Africa since he left in 1980

ADOPTIONTRAVEL.COM BECOMES PART OF ADOPTION.COM
AdoptionTravel.com, the Internet's leading website for adoption travel has become part of the Adoption.com family. AdoptionTravel.com offers country-specific adoption travel information, articles on adoption travel, information on related products, and other travel and adoption resources. Adoption.com will be expanding the website to contain new features, such as travel journals, photo albums, travel specials, travel health issues, etc. If you have articles, stories, or other content you would like to contribute to http://www.AdoptionTravel.com, please contact editor@adoptionmedia.com.

NEW PARENTING SECTION MODERATOR FOR ADOPTIONFORUMS
Adoption Forums is pleased to announce the addition of our new Parenting Section Moderator, Nancy Nicolazzo. Nancy comes to us with years of experience teaching parenting classes for Nike Corp, OMNI Hotels, Public Service of New Hampshire, Timberland and Liberty Mutual Ins. Co. She teaches online courses on Infant and Toddler Development for the College for Lifelong Learning. Nancy has also developed and taught courses on child development and behavior guidance, and has worked as a Foster Care Licensing Worker for the State of New Hampshire. Nancy has raised two wonderful sons: one of whom has graduated from Northeastern University and another who is a senior at Roger Williams University. Please welcome Nancy by posting a question on one of the 73 parenting-related forums at ave articles, stories, or other content you would like to contribute to http://www.adoptionforums.com/f501.html.

ADOPTIONREGISTRY.COM RELAUNCHED
AdoptionRegistry.com has a new look and feel and many new features that make finding birthfamily easier. Come search for your birthfamily in the Internet's largest adoption reunion registry with 280,000+ records, or register if you have not yet done so. Then, please let us know what we could do to make this service better at editor@adoptionmedia.com.

HAVE YOU READ ANY GOOD ADOPTION BOOKS LATELY?
Send your review to editor@adoptionmedia.com and you could be included in the new Adoption Book & Product Reviews section in the next Adoption Week e-Magazine.

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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.

Cole Baby 1961 - new article by Dolores Tomarelli
“You know your birth father’s name. If you wanted to, you could probably get on the phone and talk to one of his relatives. You have his picture and everyone can see the resemblance. And you have your mom and your sisters. You can look at them and see yourself. I don’t have that. My daughter is my only genetic link in the world and she doesn’t even look like me. I have no idea of my medical history. I’m not even sure I even want to do this searching. It’s tedious, time-consuming and has been very unproductive. But I am driven to search, to do something, to find out who I am, my heritage, who I look like, the things about me I can’t explain.” http://e-magazine.adoption.com/article.php?articleid=291

What Makes A Mother? - new article by Kay Green, PreciousKids.org
I read the story of a man who parented a little boy that he believe to be his biological son. At age 10 he found out he may not be his biological parent and considered leaving the child. I thought how sad. He is the only Father that child knows. He IS his father. Blood alone does not make you more of a father or not. http://e-magazine.adoption.com/article.php?articleid=292

Adoption - The Heart of Family - new article by Karen Z. Petley
Today, the Boone boys are every inch the young American princes involved in baseball and hockey as well as every other aspect that goes into an American childhood. The succession of pictures shows them blossoming into two happy healthy children. The bond between them that was evident in one of the early pictures showing Nicholas with his arm protectively around Alexander remains intact today with enough allowance for typical brotherly exchanges.http://e-magazine.adoption.com/article.php?articleid=293

Read these articles or contribute an article at http://e-magazine.adoption.com.

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3. ADOPTION NEWS

Adoptions in Texas Put on Hold for Summer (TX)
http://www.adoption.com/includes/frame.php?url=http://news9sanantonio.com/content/top_stories/default.asp?ArID=2736

Tim Gavel: A Sporting Bloke (Australia)
http://www.adoption.com/includes/frame.php?url=http://www.citynews.com.au/news/Article.asp?id=1237

New Volunteers, New 'Umbrella' for CASA (TN)
http://www.adoption.com/includes/frame.php?url=http://www.herald-citizen.com/NF/omf.wnm/herald/news_story.html?[rkey=0026511%20[cr=gdn

Bid for More Families (London)
http://www.adoption.com/includes/frame.php?url=http://www.redbridgeindependent.co.uk/news/localnews/display.var.390347.0.bid_for_more_families.php

Birth Father Enriches Young Life of Adopted Son (OR)
http://www.adoption.com/includes/frame.php?url=http://www.oregonlive.com/news/oregonian/index.ssf?/base/news/1057578913291772.xml

Solo Adults Opt to Adopt (CO)
http://rockymountainnews.com/drmn/state/article/0,1299,DRMN_21_2092638,00.html

Brazil: A Family for Each Street Kid (Brazil)
http://www.adoption.com/includes/frame.php?url=http://www.brazzil.com/2003/html/news/articles/jul03/p108jul03.htm

If any of the links to the news articles do not work, visit http://www.adoption.com/news for a list of headlines.

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4. ADOPTION BOOK CLUB

CREATING CEREMONIES
All families, no matter how they are brought together, struggle against enormous odds to thrive. This is where Creating Ceremonies: Innovative Ways to Meet Adoption Challenges comes in. The authors, a single mother with two adopted children and a social worker specializing in adoption, have joined forces to create a rich and vital resource to help adoptive families better cope with the day-to-day changes and challenges of life together. For the professionals who work with adoptive families - for the families themselves - Creating Ceremonies extends and enriches the vocabulary of caring.

For more information on this book, visit http://adoptionshop.com/cgi-bin/products/ADP00053.html.

Find 7,000+ 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. MEET NEW HOPEFUL ADOPTIVE PARENTS

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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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6. FEATURED WAITING CHILD

Sierra is a cute girl who enjoys swimming, playing with dolls and Barbies, and having tea parties. Sierra sees a therapist weekly and a psychiatrist monthly to monitor medications. Possibly because of past trauma and frequent moves, Sierra tests at a first grade level in academics. She is currently living at a residential treatment center and receiving special education services in a self contained classroom because of her emotional disability. However, in recent months, her teacher reports that she has made significant progress. Sierra would do best in a family without other children or with children older than she is. They would be skilled at handling oppositional and defiant behaviors. Ideal adoptive parents would be very patient and tolerant and willing to engage in therapy with Sierra.

http://photolisting.adoption.com is a free community service of Adoption.com featuring more than 1,800 children awaiting loving, permanent homes.

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7. ADOPTION BUZZ

General Adoptive Parent Support: - Caucasian Parents / AA Child - Experiences
http://www.adoptionforums.com/t107936.html

Successful Reunions: - I Found My B-Mom
http://www.adoptionforums.com/t106975.html

Stepparent Adoption: - Stepparent Adoption Resources
http://www.adoptionforums.com/t107439.html

Becoming Foster Parents: - What Does the Process Consist of?
http://www.adoptionforums.com/t107576.html

If any of the links above do not work, visit Adoption.com for direct links to these discussions.

For more online adoption discussions, visit http://www.AdoptionForums.com.

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8. ADOPTION GEM

9. ADOPTION SITE SPOTLIGHT

This week, our adoption spotlight is shining on: HomeStudies.com.

If you live in the U.S. and are going to adopt, you will need an adoption homestudy. Many states require homestudies before a child can be placed in your custody as adoptive parents. It is recommended that you complete a homestudy as one of the first steps in your adoption process.

Use this website to find an adoption social worker or adoption agency who can help with your homestudy.

For a list of our favorite adoption websites, visit http://adoptions.adoption.com.

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10. 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 Nicaragua.

Nicaragua is located in Middle America, bordering both the Caribbean Sea and the North Pacific Ocean, between Costa Rica and Honduras. Spanish is the official language in Nicaragua.

To learn more about Nicaragua's government, geography, and communication information, or its history, visit http://Nicaragua.adoption.com/.

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11. JUST FOR THE FUN OF IT

SOCIAL SERVICES

My husband and I are the lucky parents of six amazing kids. Three of our children are foster children that we have adopted. One day a neighbor was discussing the upcoming birth of her baby when my four-year-old daughter cheerfully announced, "I know where babies come from"!

I silently cursed her older brothers for sharing too much information and said, "Really, honey?".

Her reply was "Yes, mommy; they come from Social Services"!

In our family's case, she was absolutely right!

Contributed by: Rachel Murphy

E-mail your humorous story or joke to editor@adoptionmedia.com.

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12. FEATURED ADOPTION PROFESSIONAL

Adopt an Angel, Inc.
Salt Lake City, UT
Phone: (801) 537-1622

We are a full-service, non-profit domestic adoption agency. We offer home studies, pregnancy counseling, legal services, and a "second chance" home for birthmothers over 18.

Services: • Adoption Agencies • Adoption Attorneys

For more information on Adopt an Angel, Inc., visit http://www.AdoptAngel.org.

Find adoption agencies, attorneys and other adoption professionals at http://directory.adoption.com.

To see your ad here, visit http://adoptiondirectory.com/upgrade.php.

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13. ADOPTIONSHOP.COM PICK

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10 charmingly illustrated adoption announcements with 10 lavender envelopes

For more information and ordering instructions, visit http://adoptionshop.com/cgi-bin/products/RMW00007.html.

For more adoption products, visit http://adoptionshop.com.

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14. SOUND COUNSEL

This section is not intended for search advise. It is meant to be an advise column for people with questions concerning their feelings, interested in the opinion of someone who can relate.

Question:

Question: My father was adopted at birth. He never had interest in his birth parents. I am 35 years old, and I have 3 children of my own. I am VERY interested in my father's birth parents. My father passed away earlier this year and, unfortunately, there aren't any living relatives left to possibly tell me about them. I have sent a petition to the court to open the records and have sent away for non-identifying information.

I'm not even sure if the birthparents would even still be alive, but I would like to know. I would like to know as much as possible (good or bad). My husband does not agree with my desire. Am I doing the right thing???

Thanks, D.P.

Answer:

D.P.:

Honestly (since you asked), no I do not agree with your desire. I understand it; however, it isn't your life to go digging into. You father had a wish not to contact his biological parents and you should respect your late father's wishes. He, in his own mind, had a reason for not wanting to contact them. Probably much more involved than he ever shared with you.

In addition, depending on the state, I doubt you have much of a leg to stand on in regard to a reason to have the information released. Generally, curiosity doesn't convince the courts to open sealed records.

I have put a lot of thought into this question just trying to play devil's advocate to see if I can think of a reason for you to proceed with this; however, I keep drawing a blank. I continue to come back to your father's reasons for not attempting to find them himself, and the importance of your understanding that fact, as well as respecting it.

I hope you understand what I have said, and you can quell your desire to find father's biological parents.

DB

Question:

Our son was adopted from Guatemala at birth. He is now 12 and going through puberty. We have tried to prepare him for the world with coping skills that would help him. Recently though, kids in the neighborhood and and at school have been slinging racial and ethnic slurs at him. We have always spoken against prejudice and told all our children that people who use these slurs are ignorant and should be ignored. He has told us that he knows that but he says the hateful words still hurt him. What can we do or say to ease him through this?

Sorrowful Mom

Answer:

Sorrowful Mom:

Unfortunately, there are always going to be ignorant people in this world. You cannot shield your child from that, no matter how badly you would like to. You have done the right thing in trying to explain to him what the people are saying and why it is bad.

My advice is to speak with his teachers and the principle of his school. It is very important that this situation is handled by the authorities at his school.

For the instances outside of school, try speaking with the children's parents. Chances are they do not condone this type of behavior, and they may be able to put a stop to it.

Now, assuming the parents condone the actions of their children, I suggest having your son avoid these other kids. I know that may be hard, but if they are seeking him out and trying to make his life miserable, they are going to find a way to do so. Whether it be in an anonymous note at school, on the phone, or directly to his face regardless of who is around (especially if the parents condone this slurs).

If the slurs just do not stop and there is nothing you can do, an extreme measure would be to move to another neighborhood. There is no guarantee that this will fix the problem, but it may get to the point that there is nothing else you can do.

Just remain as supportive as possible for your son and keep a watchful eye. Make sure that if the slurs move into the realm of physical contact, do not hesitate to contact the authorities. This may also be a good time (if things become physical) to move.

I hate that your child must go through this, but there are some ignorant people out there and sometimes there is nothing you can do about it.

Good luck to you and your son.

DB

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15. SPEAK OUT

In response to S. H. who is looking for her birth father in the Philadelphia area, I have a suggestion. I'm also not sure what kind of information you are trying to find out from the restaurant's records. However, if you know his name, then you might try checking the city directories. I would check the year before, year of, and year after your birth. City directories usually list the person's name, spouse's name, address, employer name and phone number. City directories are usually stored at the public library. You can contact the library or genealogy society for lookups in the directories.

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Comment to mother looking for the mother of her son in Albany, NY: look on his birth certificate and ask for some help about how to find out more from the coding in the upper corners of the birth certificate. Ask someone in the adoption field or an att.

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Searching for my son born 11/4/77 in Chicago, IL: Hi, my name is Cath. I had found someone to help me; I was referred by a Judge, and he said he would only charge me $300. He can do it because it was through the dcfs. Now how do I check this person out? He said I pay after, and I told him I need papers to prove he's my son, because midwest adoption is making me wait so long. They have all the files to do the search. They said my files were easy to find. Should I believe this guy? I have his phone number and first name. One of the adoption sites gave me this Judges email, and I talked to her a couple of times. She did say this guy charges and $300 is not a lot. What should I do? HE'S GONNA START ON MONDAY. - CATHY starglazer40@hotmail.com

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Find a way for birth parents to find children if they are way over 30 years old. There is too much red tape. What happens if the children are never told they were adopted? These are questions I find myself asking. In these days I'd be happy just to know my children are alive & proud of anything they have done with their lives. Thank you.

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I realy need to meet my oldest sister. She is 26 yrs old; my mom had her on 04/27/77. Her birth name was Keira Lynn Pomeroy. My mom raised her for 9 months. She gave her to her best friends Susan Reimann and ;othar Reimann. The last time my mom knew anything about her whereabouts was when my sister was 2 yrs old. She was in Maryland some where. I am 22, and my brother is 24. WE both would love to find her for my mom before she is gone. PLEASE HELP US BRING OUR SEARCH TO AN END. Thank you for your time, Michelle Flavin

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Comment to Tonya, who is looking for birth parents: I've been told that a person should be able to look for a code on their birth certificate that will help them to find the information about the birth mother and father, after they are over 18 years old and if the mother said that they can find out the information after they become of age.....Someone else will need to tell you more about this, because that may be a little different from each state...

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My name is Beth. I was born Dec 31, 1967 as Elizabeth Ann Brooks in the state of Illinois. My birth parents are James and Ellen Brooks. When I was about a year old, I and my three older siblings were given up for adoption. I am searching for my siblings. My two brothers' names are Jim and John Brooks, born in 1962 and '63 and my sister's name is Katherine Brooks born in 1964. My brothers may not have been adopted, but I am not sure. My sister was adopted around 1969 and may have grown up around the St Louis, IL area. If this sounds at all familiar to any one, please contact me at cejv@msn.com.

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My name is Vicki Ahlborn Nordby, at birth, before I was adopted, I was Brenda Jo Person. Born on May 6, 1955 in Spokane Washington, to a Sunny Person, her maiden name being Burill. I was born at Sacred Heart Hospital, later at 4 months given up for adoption at North Idaho Children's Home, in Lewiston Idaho. I became the daughter of Victor and Marie Nordby. I know I have six siblings on my biological mother's side; no information on who my father is. I am now 48 years old; I have wondered my entire life who I am. I lost my adoptive mother at the age of 16, and have wanted a family to belong to. If you have any information please e-mail me at Boo552001@yahoo.com Thankyou for your sincere efforts, Vicki Ahlborn.

To Speak Out and share your opinion or a comment, or to respond to a message, e-mail editor@adoptionmedia.com.

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16. JOB OPENINGS

Are you looking for a job in the adoption/foster care field? If so, take a look at the following job announcements...

ATTORNEY POSITIONS -- ABA Center on Children and the Law

The American Bar Association Center on Children and the Law, located in Washington, DC is currently looking to employ up to three attorneys to provide substantive child welfare legal work for our Center-sponsored Barriers to Permanency Project in Pennsylvania. These lawyers will: write manuals, legal articles, and other materials; facilitate interdisciplinary meetings on reducing permanency delays; provide technical assistance to county departments of social services and their attorneys; assist in research on the administration of justice in child abuse and neglect cases; and organize and participate in training. Individuals must have a thorough understanding of permanency planning legal issues, including termination of parental rights law and the federal Adoption and Safe Families Act.

Applicants must also possess excellent communication and organizational skills and be willing to travel extensively. An ideal candidate will have at least four years of child welfare law related experience, preferably in Pennsylvania.

**PLEASE NOTE: This position is located in Washington, DC.** Salary range: high $50s to low $60s. Please forward letter of application with resume, to: American Bar Association, Attn: HR-C100-234, 740 15th St. NW, Washington, DC 20005 or fax to: (202) 662-1032, or e-mail to: abajobsdc@abanet.org. Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V. No phone calls, please.

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COURT TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST -- ABA Center on Children and the Law

The American Bar Association Center on Children and the Law (Washington, DC) is seeking a Court Technology Specialist to assist courts in developing their automated information systems for child abuse and neglect cases. Person will help develop such systems and conduct training and technical assistance to implement them. Excellent technology, writing and speaking skills, and knowledge of court operations, is essential. Five years experience working with automated information systems for child welfare agencies or courts is preferred. Knowledge of child protection proceedings is helpful. Excellent benefits.

Send resume and cover letter to: American Bar Association, Attn: HR-C1005, 740 15th St. NW, Washington, DC 20005 or fax to: (202) 662-1032, or e-mail to: abajobsdc@abanet.org. Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V. No phone calls, please.

Looking for a job in the adoption industry? Are you an adoption company looking to add experienced employees to your team? AdoptionJobs.com is the best place on the internet for adoption companies and qualified job seekers to connect.

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17. ADOPTION ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP REVIEW

Here's a recent post from the California Searching group:

4th of July isn't as happy for us as it is for the rest of you. My sister, that was put up for adoption, was born on that day in 1966. I've registered in every search website only to find that she isn't looking for us. If any of you said happy birthday to a female friend on 4th of July...that could have been my sister :-)

To be part of this group, or one of 70+ other adoption-related online e- mail discussion groups, visit http://AdoptionLists.com, register, and join.

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18. ADOPTION POETRY

Do I miss you?
Everyday
Do I love you?
Everyway

When I see the first dawn's light I think of you all tucked in tight
When I hear the first winds blow I remember the sounds of your first hello
I touch blue fleece and caress your soft cheeks
And remember the evening that we first met

I was very tired and you were very wired
We both wanted milk though I wanted cereal with mine
And I sat by your side and wondered why I rhymed

The last time I saw you the last moment you were mine
I hoped for the best and feared for the times
That I would not be there to hold you and kiss you goodnight
But prayed that your mother would make up for my fright

Of loving you too much, of not letting you part
Of saying the wrong things, of breaking your heart
But seeing your face and knowing your smiles
Will buoy my soul for the longest of whiles

The last time I saw you not years but just weeks
I cried when I saw you, my heart on two feet
In little blue jeans with a car and a ball
You said "Hello Chachie" and again I knew all

The reasons I placed you so far from my house
Were the reasons you know the difference between cat and a mouse
You new Mom and Dad can show you the world
And show you the love of the universe unfurled

I love you always, and in my heart you'll stay
A sweet little baby all powdered and gray
But in my minds eye and my soul and hands
I love you growing older, into a young man

I grieve for the baby I placed on that day
But I sing for the boy that I share always
The child I know is not the babe I remember
But both live within me from spring to December

Contributed by: Charity Myhre *birth-mama to Tyler 10-30-2000*

For more adoption poetry, visit http://poetry.adoption.com.

Submit your adoption poetry to editor@adoptionmedia.com.

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19. ADOPTION CALENDAR

CHAT SCHEDULE:

Sunday:
Reunion Support Group Chat with Loretta in the Search and Reunion room at 6pm Pacific, 7pm Mountain, 8pm Central, 9pm Eastern

Monday:
Join Dr. Art Becker-Weidman in the hosted 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.

Adoptee Chat with Thea in the hosted chat room at 6pm Pacific, 7pm Mountain, 8pm Central, 9pm Eastern. Thea is a caring adoptee that has recently reunited with her birthmother.

Tuesday:
Birth mom chat with Angelwings. Angel is a birthmom and adoptee. Her chat is held in the BirthMother.chat room at 4pm Pacific, 5pm Mountain, 6pm Central, 7pm Eastern

Birth father's General Support Chat in the hosted chat room with adoptee and birthfather, Terry. All are invited at 6pm Pacific, 7pm Mountain, 8pm central, 9pm Eastern

Attachment Disorder: A Journey of Hope Chat with Parent Nancy Geoghegan; educational weekly chat at 7pm Pacific, 8pm Mountain, 9pm Central, 10pm Eastern

Wednesday:
Pre- and adoptive parent chat with JJ and friends - Help as you begin the adoption process. Hosted in Adoptive Parents chat room at 5pm Pacific, 6pm Mountain, 7pm Central, 8pm Eastern.

Parenting issues for adoptive/foster parents with Dimasmom in FosterCare chat room at 6pm Pacific, 7pm Mountain, 8pm Central, 9pm 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.

Thursday:
Evening with Colleen Buckner, search expert, in Search and Reunion chat room at 6pm Pacific, 7pm Mountain, 8pm Central, 9pm Eastern.

Friday:
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: 5pm Pacific, 6pm Mountain, 7pm Central, 8pm Eastern.

Saturday:
Older child adoption/foster care behavioral issues with Jerry in FosterCare 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 http://forums.adoption.com/chat.

ADOPTION EVENTS:

18TH ANNUAL ARCHEOLOGY: Summer Intensives on Adoption and Complex Families
July 7 - 8 (Session I; 8:00 am - 4:00 pm)
July 9 (Session II; 8:00 am - 4:30 pm)
July 10 - 11 (Session III; 8:00 am - 3:00 pm and 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, respectively)
Provincetown, MA
Adoption Resource Center & Center For Family Connections
Session I: Advanced Clinical Intensives ; $400
Session II: The Community of Adoption; $200 for newcomers/$100 for repeat attendees
Session III: 2nd Annual International Adoption Video/Film Festival; $200 for both days/$150 for single day
Fee for Sessions I, II, and III = $725
Payment is non-refundable.
(Proceeds from the Video/Film Festival go to the Expressive Therapy Programs of CFFC)
The ARC Summer Intensives are based on Dr. Pavao's Normative Crisis framework, her years of clinical experience, and her consulting and training expertise. The workshops utilize family systems theory, which is the basis of Dr. Pavao's work. Systemic thinking is woven throughout the design of each workshop.
Register as soon as possible, there is limited space. Social Work and LMFT CEUs are available for an additional $35 per session. Limited scholarships are available (scholarships do not apply to the Video/Film Festival or CEUs). Check our website, http://www.Kinnect.org, for updates. Accommodation information and directions are available upon registration.

MONTHLY GROUP FOR PRE-ADOPTIVE PARENTS
July 12 (10:00 am - 12:00 noon)
Santa Cruz, California
Adoption Paths
Adoption Paths invites prospective adoptive parents to get information and support in an informal setting. Led by Sara Lively, M.S.Ed., the group is intended for couples and singles who are anywhere in the process of domestic or international adoptions. Personal consultations are also available. For more information and to register, call (831) 476-7252, or visit http://www.adoptionpaths.com.

HEIGHTS AREA GENERAL MEETING
July 17 (7:30 pm - 9:30 pm)
Unity of Greater Cleveland, 3350 Warrensville Ctr Road, Shaker Heights, Ohio
Adoption Network Cleveland
Who can attend: Adult adoptees, birthparents, siblings, adoptive parents, prospective adoptive parents, professionals and anyone who is interested in lifelong adoption issues. No registration or membership is required to attend. For more information contact us at (216) 881-7511 or on the web at http://www.AdoptionNetwork.org.

INTERNATIONAL ADOPTION SUPPORT MEETING - Triggers for Adoption-Related Crisis
July 23 (7:00 pm - 8:30 pm)
Euclid Public Library, Erie Room, 631 E. 222nd. St., Euclid, Ohio
Adoption Network Cleveland
Speaker: Regina Kupecky
Who can attend: Adoptive parents or prospective adoptive parents of internationally adopted children. No registration or membership is required to attend. For more information contact us at (216) 881-7511 or on the web at http://www.AdoptionNetwork.org.

ADOPTION WORKSHOP FOR PARENTS- Attachment
July 24 (9:30 am - 12:30 pm)
Beech Brook, 3737 Lander Road, Pepper Pike, Ohio
Adoption Network Cleveland
Speaker: Regina Kupecky
RSVP: Free workshop. Foster parent training certificates and social work/counselor CEU's provided. Registration is required; please call 216-881-7511. Registration closes 3 days prior to workshop.

THE LIFELONG IMPACT OF ADOPTION
July 26 (1:00 - 4:00 pm)
Santa Monica College, 1900 Pico Blvd., Library Village #8, Santa Monica CA 90405
Lecture & discussion by Marlou Russell, Ph.D.
$30 per person
For more information, contact Marlou Russell, Ph.D. at (310) 829-1438, marlourussell@hotmail.com, or visit http://www.marlourussellphd.com
Marlou Russell, Ph.D. is a psychologist, adoptee, and author of Adoption Wisdom: A Guide to the Issues and Feelings of Adoption.
This class is for adult adoptees, birth parents, adoptive parents, those considering adoption, therapists, attorneys, the media, and anyone interested in the emotional and psychological aspects of adoption.

PEER SUPPORT GROUP FOR PROSPECTIVE ADOPTIVE PARENTS
July 28 (7:00 - 9:00 pm)
San Jose, California
Adoption Paths
Resolve of Northern California invites prospective adoptive parents to explore their questions and concerns about all types of adoption in an intensive eight-week support group led by Sara Lively, M.S.Ed. For more information and to register, call (831) 476-7252, or visit http://www.adoptionpaths.com.

WORKSHOP FOR PROSPECTIVE ADOPTIVE PARENTS CONSIDERING CHINA ADOPTION
August 2 (1:00 - 3:00 pm)
Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti, MI
Great Wall China Adoption
Free workshop for prospective adoptive parents and others seeking more information about adopting from China. Couples from ages 30 to 55 are eligible to adopt. A Great Wall China Adoption representative who has just completed her adoption will be presenting. For further information or to reserve a place at the workshop, please contact Kim Bakos at (269) 429-6292 or by e-mail at kimberbakos@yahoo.com.

For local listings, regional seminars, and many other adoption events, visit AdoptionCalendar.com.

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