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Carrie's Adoption Blog October 2004 Archive

By Carrie Craft, About.com Guide to Adoption

Washington Search Angel

Wednesday October 27, 2004
We have a new volunteer available to help with your adoption searches. If you are a birth mom seeking a placed child who is now an adult or an ... Read More

Case Brief: Homosexuals and Adoption

Tuesday October 26, 2004
"The world simply is not as black and white as the Florida legislature and the Federal Court want us to believe. But does that make Florida's gay adoption ban ... Read More

Let's Talk Adoption

Tuesday October 26, 2004
Tuesday, October 26, 2004, 9 am Pacific and again at 9 pm Pacific at www.LetsTalkAdoption.com. Is it possible to adopt after the age of 40? Kay Kopit was 50 years ... Read More

Halloween For First Time Foster/Adoptive Parents and Kids

Monday October 25, 2004
It may be hard to believe but many foster children have never trick-or-treated before. This may also be true for some internationally adopted children. Halloween may be a ... Read More

Putative Father Registry

Friday October 22, 2004
We just had a man on our forum asking what to do about his ex-girlfriend who was planning on placing their child for adoption. He wanted to parent the ... Read More

National Adoption Month

Wednesday October 20, 2004
Heads up - November is National Adoption Month. Look here at About Adoption for articles and news regarding the month long celebration. If you have an event planned for November ... Read More

Review of: Lifebooks - Creating a Treasure for the Adopted Child

Monday October 18, 2004
Tune into "Let's Talk Adoption" Tuesday, October 19 at 9am and again at 9pm Pacific time, and hear Mardie Caldwell discussing the importance of creating a life book for adopted ... Read More

"A Child Called 'It'"

Friday October 15, 2004
One child's story of survival, "A Child Called 'It'" takes you through Dave Pelzer's abuse by his alcoholic mother up to the day he enters the foster care system in ... Read More

Should You be a Foster Parent?

Wednesday October 13, 2004
Thousands of children in foster care are in need of loving homes. I'm sure you've seen the ads on TV or in newspapers begging for help. Have you ... Read More

Let’s Talk Adoption

Monday October 11, 2004
Only four years old and brand new to America, Jaclyn Champnella begins to learn the English language only to advocate for another, her baby, left behind in a Chinese orphanage. ... Read More

Updated Events

Wednesday October 6, 2004
More events have been added to the calendar. Look for fun, informative, and helpful meetings in your area. To submit an event please email the details to adoption@about.com.

What is Adoption Anyway?

Wednesday October 6, 2004
Louann Carroll, producer of the radio show, "Let's Talk Adoption", has shared with us an essay she has written about her family. It is the touching story of an ... Read More

Adult Adoptions

Tuesday October 5, 2004
In the new article, "Adult Adoptions - Making the Relationship Legal", I outline a few ideas about why some families have chosen to add adults to their family trees through ... Read More

Let’s Talk Adoption

Monday October 4, 2004
"The emotionally grueling wait, the anxiety experienced during finalization, even the joy of claming your child as your own, all take a toll on the human body. Dr. Karen ... Read More

More Famous Adoptive Parents Quiz

Friday October 1, 2004
Another fun quiz to test your knowledge regarding some of your favorite celebrities. Have fun and enjoy your weekend!
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