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 More Updates: Orphan Christmas Fund
More pictures from India.
Left: Children in India wear uniforms to school including children attending the orphanage schools.
Right: Children receive haircuts and other basics including food and clothing, thanks to your contributions.
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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.
Christian Adoption Blog - Maintaining Your Open Adoption Communication Agreement
Earlier this week I had lunch with the director of an adoption agency. We discussed the communication agreement that birth parents and parents adopting domestically sign. These contracts are ...more
Africa Adoption Blog - Visiting a Rwandese Orphanage
n June of 2006, I traveled to Rwanda with two friends of mine to go "check out" the adoption possibilities and what type of humanitarian work we could do as "just moms". We stayed in Kigali ...more
Ethiopia Adoption Blog - Preschoolers and Adjustment
This week I will be sharing stories from various families who were kind enough to share what their three to six year old's adjustment into the family was like. Some stories are brief. Others will take several ... 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.
Preparing To Know Your Child - Roberta Kalmar, LMSW
Ethiopia in 2006 has become one of the top 5 countries for American adoptions. This attraction is heightened by the beauty and appeal of the children, their ethnic diversity and their religions which ...more
Blankies are Innocuous Stress Relievers - Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW
Use of a security blanket tends to be more an issue for parents than the child. Parents worry about their child's attachment to and dependency on the security object ...more
Who Are We? - Lawrence P. Adams
We are the unjustly placed or abused, neglected, abandoned or relinquished at birth. We are bounced from place to place, with memories that walk the night alone, nor is the love ours that we must embrace ...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
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4. Adoption News | | | | |
The Malaysians Living In Limbo - New Straits Times
In the past two years, more than 3,000 "stateless" people have sought the help of various organizations to legalize themselves or their children. ...more
Man Seeks Clues to Birth Mom From Johnstown - The Tribune-Democrat
A Matthew Francis will tell you he is in no way dissatisfied with his life. He is married and the father of two young girls. But there is something missing for him, something that stops him from feeling whole...more
She Is Passionate About Respite Care For Kids... - The Redding Pilot
When Virginia DeCristoforo talks about her role as a respite care provider for foster children, her face lights up, and a smile touches her lips. It is "the passion" of her life. ...more
Read more headlines at news.adoption.com.
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5. Adoption Law & Policy News | | | | |
January 24, 2007
WEEKLY NEWS SUMMARY
STATE LAW/Foster Care/Placement Guidelines
MONTANA: “Lawmaker wants parents values respected in foster care.”
Billings Gazette, January 18, 2007
Click here.
STATE LAW/Wrongful/Fraudulent Adoption
TEXAS: “Adoption hoax brings prison”
Corpus Christi Caller Times, Jan. 18, 2007
Click here.
WEEKLY CASE SUMMARY
STATE LAW/Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA)/Contested Adoption
NEBRASKA: In re Adoption of Kenten H., et al. v. Mark J., et. al.
The Supreme Court of Nebraska reversed the juvenile court’s order granting the adoptive parents’ motion to dismiss. The biological mother could not rely on the provisions of the Nebraska Indian Child Welfare Act ...more
Cite: No. S-06-204; 2007 Neb. LEXIS 2 (Neb. Sup. Ct. January 5, 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.
Chinese Pictograph Pendants
This Chinese pendant is the perfect gift for the new sister of a child adopted from China. The Chinese symbol for the word “OLDER SISTER” is stamped onto the front.. This pendant comes in the shape of a teardrop, painted in a soft pink coloring, and is strung on an 18" black satin jewelry cord with a toggle clasp. This pendant is approximately 1 1/4” tall. She will love telling everyone about her new little sister! ...more
This Chinese pendant is the perfect gift for an older brother. The Chinese symbol for the word "OLDER BROTHER" is stamped onto the front. This pendant comes in the shape of a tablet, painted in a larkspur coloring, and is strung on an 18” black satin jewelry cord with a toggle clasp. This pendant ...more
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| | 7. Featured Waiting Children | | | | |
Domestic Waiting Child
Jakayla
Jakayla is an attractive young lady who has a cheerful disposition and enjoys having long conversations with adults as well as her peers. Jakayla has several interests and talents, including singing, dancing, playing a musical instrument and drawing. Some other activities Jakayla has said she enjoys are biking riding, playing computer games, playing table games, working ...more
"The option that you have given us to be notified of families with completed adoption homestudies is very helpful in our screening process. We appreciate your efforts in helping us find permanent homes for our waiting children."
~ Cheryl Anderson, Oklahoma DHS
International Waiting Child
Kumar Kumar loves to play soccer. He spends a lot of time playing for his orphanage team. Besides being a great soccer player, Kumar is a good student, he is a very hard working child. If he starts to do something he will put all his energy in this project and in almost all cases it is a success. This boy knows how to work and reach ...more
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| | 8. Meet New Hopeful Adoptive Parents | | | | |
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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 | | | | |
"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit."
~ Aristotle
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10. Adoption Buzz | | | | |
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11. Just for the Fun of It | | | | |
Things Only A Mom Can Teach
My Mother taught me about the following:
ANTICIPATION: "Just wait until your father gets home."
RECEIVING: "You are going to get it when we get home!"
MEET A CHALLENGE: "What were you thinking? Answer me when I talk to you ... Don't talk back to me!"
LOGIC: "If you fall out of that swing and break your neck, you're not going to the store with me."
MEDICAL SCIENCE: "If you don't stop crossing your eyes, they are going to freeze that way."
THINK AHEAD: "If you don't pass your spelling test, you'll never get good job."
ESP: "Put your sweater on; don't you think I know when you're cold?"
HUMOR: "When that lawn mower cuts off your toes, don't come running to me."
BECOME AN ADULT: "If you don't eat your vegetables, you'll never grow up."
SEX: "How do you think you got here?"
GENETICS: "You're just like your father."
ROOTS: "Do you think you were born in a barn?"
WISDOM OF AGE: "When you get to be my age, you will understand."
And my all time favorite...
JUSTICE: "One day you'll have kids, and I hope they turn out just like you. Then you'll see what it's like."
Submitted by: Jokes-Funnies.com
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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.
Building Blocks Adoption
Located in Medina, OH
Toll Free: (866) 321-ADOPT
Phone: (330) 725-5521
Fax: (330) 725-0672
E-mail: Building Blocks Adoption
Services: • Adoption Agencies • Home Studies • International Adoption
Countries: • Bulgaria • Georgia • Guatemala • Haiti • Kazakhstan • Russia
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 | | | | |
My Heart & My Soul
Brandy
She came to me and through me from God above,
She was relinquished from my arms on a dreary summer day, with great strength and love,
It was God's plan from the very start,
Not that I ever ever ever wanted for us to be apart,
I followed my heart and did what was best,
Knowing that in due time God would handle all the rest,
Days turned to months, then to years,
I was sorrow filled, missing and longing for you my "Dear",
Many a tears I did shed,
Many prayers were plead,
Praying for continued strength to carry on,
Asking God daily Lord where did I go wrong,
When I finally listened to his answer speak to my heart,
That's when my new life began to start,
He knew what I felt all along,
And shared it all with me in a song,
He too had lost the love of his life,
His only son to sacrifice!
Brandy my beautiful birth daughter,
She is a gift from God,
My Heavenly Father!
Yes it was hard to separate,
But in Gods promises I kept the Faith,
For He had promised me,
That one day I would see,
YOU
My Brandy again,
And when I did,
A reflection of me was his gift,
Thank you Lord for choosing me,
to be,
My Brandy's!
Angel Bringer of Life...
~Lucy Franklin 2006
Read more adoption poetry, or share your adoption poem.
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| | 14. Speak Out | | | | |
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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
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Year after year I hope I see something with my name on it, but find nothing. It fills my heart to see families meeting up again and hope things work out for them and they find what they seek. I am an adoptee, looking for anyone who may know me. I was born in Carson City, Nevada on December, 27, 1974. The LDS church handled everything. My name is now Christopher. I grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah. My birth mother was only 16 at the time of my birth; well that's what I was told anyways. It has been hard to get any info, even my birth certificate, because of the lack of info I have on myself. I am grateful for everything in my life and I am not upset over not knowing my birth family, but I still would love to meet them and share my family with them. If you know something, please email me. Take care all and best wishes.
This is a short note to let Sandra K. Warren know that her daughter "Mary?" born on 10/29/1963 at Denver General in Denver, Colorado, is still searching for her and for an older sister. I was placed for adoption on December 16, 1963, with Social Services and was in a foster home until February 14, 1964. I was adopted by Joe and Lela Stevens and have had a wonderful life. I also wanted to let you know that I am getting married in February, 2007. I would really like to meet you, and if this is something that is not acceptable with you, if you could get me a medical history, that would be sufficient. I know you did for me what you thought was best and I have no hard feelings. I hope that I hear from you soon.
This is to my brother who was born June 22, 1955 and adopted about June 22, 1955 from Jackson, Michigan, Florence Crittenton Services. Your name at birth was Jeffrey Lee Niver. Mother is Vera Bernice (Niver) Burger. If you or anyone reading this has any helpful info for a reuniting, please email the youngest sister, Tikkri.
I am looking for my birth mother, Flossie Thomas. I was born in Cottage Hospital on 11/8/1945 in Oildale, California. I have a sister 11 years older than me. Would like contact with any family member. Was a private adoption. If you have any information, please email me.
Hi, I am mixed female (Caucasian and black, so I hear) who was born in New York City on May 1, 1969. I think the hospital was called Down State Medial, am not sure. This was a closed adoption. My parents adopted me at about 2.5 months of age. I think the agency was Louise Weiss. If you know me, please email me.
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