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Celebrate Birthmothers and Mothers Day!
Adoption.com is celebrating Birthmothers and Mothers Day by offering our Premium Forum Membership at a special price. For the entire Mothers Day Weekend (late Friday to Sunday night), sign up for Premium Membership and pay only $12.95 for a year of perks, including selective forum viewing, larger avatars, ad-free viewing, and much much more. To take advantage of this special offer, visit The Adoption.com Forums Community, register for an account or sign in with your current user name, then click on Membership Upgrade. Have a safe and happy Birthmothers and Mothers Day weekend!
Celebrate Adoption with Build-A-Bear Workshop!
Adoption.com, through the Joint Council on International Children’s Services is proud to join with Build-A-Bear Workshop to raise adoption awareness during a special campaign “STUFFED WITH HUGS: HUGS SWEET HUGS.” This effort is part of a month long celebration of adoption and service to children around the world. Your family can be a part of it too! Help make bears for children in need by going to your local Build-A-Bear Workshop on Saturday, May 19th and make a bear for FREE! Each store will have 200 bears available to make on a first-come first-serve basis. All bears made for this event will be donated to adoptive families, children in
foster-care, and orphans around the world. For more information and to find a Build-A-Bear location near you visit: http://www.adoption.com/build-a-bear/index.html.
New Online Adoption Guides:
We are pleased to announce that two complete and comprehensive guides have been made available online to help you plan for and achieve your dreams of adopting:
- The Online Guide to US Infant Adoption: For those pursuing the adoption of an infant/newborn, this online guide will walk you through the decision-making process, explore options, examine financial and legal implications, and guide you through the steps to adopting a baby.
- The Online Guide to Adopting from Foster Care: For those interested in foster adoption, here is how-to information about the process from application to finalization including pre-adoption classes, questions to ask, subsidies and assistance, and resources to help along the way.
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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.
May 7: World Orphan's Day - International Adoption Blog
Today is the day. This is my second year posting information on World AIDS Orphans Day, and although I put the word out earlier in hopes that community leaders...more
Disappearing Birth Moms - Birth/First Parents Blog
In discussing open adoption, I have found one fear that some adoptive parents have is that a birth mother may change her mind and decide to walk away. In fact...more
What Does “Normal” Look Like? - Open Adoption Blog
Honestly some days I think I must have a huge pile of insurmountable stuff going on that makes my family life feel like anything but normal. We have all the...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.
Disclose a Drug Conviction? - Leslie Zindulka, LCSW-R
My husband and I are getting ready to begin the international adoption process, and wondering whether it is necessary to disclose something. Thirty years ago, my husband was convicted on a drug possession misdemeanor. The conviction has since been...more
Kid Out of Control? Maybe How You were Parented Factors in - Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW
Do you cave to your child’s tantrums or protests? Does your child out-talk you or hold you emotionally hostage by telling you he or she doesn’t love you when held accountable for behaviour? Is your child out of control? Were you yourself harshly...more
Family of a Birth Father - Anonymous
There doesn't seem to be much here for the birth fathers' experiences or feelings. Or for the current spouses and children of the birth fathers. My husband was contacted by his adoptee daughter 3 years ago, she is now 29....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 | | | | |
Couple Sue, Say Adoption Was Bungled - Deseret News Publishing Company
A West Jordan couple is suing an adoption agency, a lawyer and a notary public for what the couple says was a bungled adoption with incorrectly handled paperwork that will result in the couple...more
Bill Would Open Adoption Records - GateHouse Media, Inc.
Adoption organizations and parents are supporting a bill that recently passed in the Senate allowing open access to birth certificates for children born in or after 2008. The bill, offered by Senate Majority...more
Group Homes a Haven for Foster Kids - News-Journal Corporation
Though filled with students, the halls at DeLand High School seemed empty and lonely to Samantha. At 16, she was the new girl -- at school and at the DeLand foster home where she lived with seven girls she didn't know....more
Read more headlines at news.adoption.com.
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5. Adoption Law & Policy News | | | | |
May 2, 2007
WEEKLY NEWS SUMMARY
STATE LAW/Adoption/Inheritance Rights
FLORIDA: “Family Fight Delaying Adoption Legislation”
HeraldTribune.com, April 29, 2007
Click here.
STATE LAW/Parties to Adoption/Who May Adopt
NEW JERSEY: “Adoption of Twins Denied For Partner”
The Times of Trenton, April 25, 2007
Click here.
WEEKLY CASE SUMMARY
STATE LAW/Custody/Parental Rights
TENNESSEE: In the Matter of NRG and DJG
The Court of Appeals of Tennessee affirmed the lower court’s order awarding custody of the minor children to the Petitioners/Bradford’s, and granting the maternal grandparents visitation. On appeal, the grandparents argued the trial court erred...more
Cite: No. E2006-01732-COA-R3-CV; 2007 Tenn. App. LEXIS 232 (TN Ct. App. April 19, 2007)
Credit: National Center for Adoption Law & Policy
Link: http://www.law.capital.edu/adoption
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6. Featured Adoption Product
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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.
"Don't forget Mother's Day on the 13th! These CD's will surely bring tears to your mother, or the mother of your children's eyes."
Chosen- Songs of Hope Inspired by Adoption
Miracles happen as people are guided to other people and then find themselves chosen to be a part of God's Grand Plan called Adoption. Three years in the making, this CD will bring hope, comfort... more
Do You Have a Little Love to Share?
14 beautiful songs celebrate the shared love that is at the center of adoption. This collection of original words and music, by Janice Kapp Perry and Joy Saunders Lundberg, will touch the hearts of every...more
Adoption... The Songs You Love, Vol. 1 CD
A compilation of favorite adoption songs for those who are hoping to adopt, have adopted already, are an adoptee, a birthparent, or are touched by adoption in any way, this music will move you in a way that no other CD will....more
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Find 1,000+ other adoption products at adoptionshop.com.
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| | 7. Featured Waiting Children | | | | |
Domestic Waiting Child
Brittany
Brittany is a cute and playful little girl. She is kind and soft-hearted, caring and considerate. Brittany likes to help her younger sister with her clothes and cleaning. She enjoys listening to country music and Beauty and the Beast is her favorite movie. Brittany wants to be a...more
"We really are enjoying being on the photolisting. Thank you for working with us and thank you for a superb site."
~ Alla Afinogenova, Director, Adoption Ark International
International Waiting Child
Juan Carlos
A brand new baby boy.. just 2 days old. His birthmother is 22 years old and this is her second child. He weighed 6 lb 8 oz at birth. He was born in Antigua! This child is represented by an excellent attorney in Guatemala. Say YES!...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 | | | | |
"Nothing is too small to know, and nothing is too big to attempt."
~ William Van Horne
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 | | | | |
Coming Downstairs
Teddy came thundering down the stairs, much to his father's annoyance. "Teddy," he called, "how many more times have I got to tell you to come down the stairs quietly? Now, go back up and come down like a civilized human being."
There was a silence, and Teddy reappeared in the front room. "That's better," said his father. "Now will you always come down stairs like that?" "Suits me," said Teddy. "I slid down the banister."
Submitted by: Broadcaster
Share your family-appropriate humorous adoption story or joke
for possible publication in this newsletter. All submissions will be
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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.
Commonwealth Adoptions International, Inc.
Located in Tucson, AZ, Tampa, FL, Littleton, CO, Cranberry Twnsp., PA
Phone: (520) 327-7574 (Arizona)
(813) 269-4646 (Florida)
(303) 733-7170 (Colorado)
(724) 772-8190 (Pennsylvania)
Fax: (520) 327-8640
E-mail: Commonwealth Adoptions International, Inc.
Services: Adoption Agencies • Home Studies • International Adoption
Countries: Brazil • China • Colombia • Guatemala • India • Kazakhstan • Nepal • Russia • Taiwan • Ukraine
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 | | | | |
A TRICK OF THE HEART
I got a call today from my fair-haired baby boy.
His voice was as soothing to me as any choir of angels.
I rushed to his side so I could hold him
safe, warm, snug against my bosom
and smell his sweet baby scent;
but he was not there.
In his place stood a man.
A stranger with a familiar face;
someone else's son.
A trick of the heart.
~ Liz Porter
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.
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My name is Kathleen and I would like to encourage everyone who is looking for a child or parent due to adoption. On April 29, 2007, I opened an email requesting information about a birth mother. The person who was requesting the information is the mother of the man that my daughter was dating. I know that this is not something that happens often, but it only took this woman about two weeks to locate me. Unfortunately, it took me another three weeks to reply to the email, because that particular account is one that I only check once or twice a month. Needless to say, I now check it every day. My daughter and I, who have been separated for twenty-three years, are now on the road to discovering who we are. We are both emotional and excited. I will forever be grateful for the online registries. If it were not for them then her search as well as mine would still be going on. Do not give up hope. Miracles do happen. And there is always HOPE.
Hi this has reference to "Hi, I am searching for my birth family" posted by Nadine from the April 25 issue. Please email me.
My name is Donna and I am looking for two of my half brothers who would have been born in the 1960's at Missouri. Their biological (my biological) mother's name would have been Donna Marie. They were given up for adoption when they were very young. Please email me if you have information.
Speak Out - share your opinion, comment, or respond to a message.
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