Adoption Reunion Anniversary
Thursday August 30, 2007
As I was putting together Wednesday's newsletter, and I shared this in the newsletter so I apologize to all who will find this a repeat, I kept feeling that the ... Read More
In the News: Madonna's Adoption Moves Forward
Tuesday August 28, 2007
According to recent news reports, Madonna and husband Guy Ritchie's adoption is finally moving forward. The family is to receive a visit from Penstone Kilembe, an official appointed ... Read More
8 Ways to Help a Child Grieve
Saturday August 25, 2007
One of the issues that we may need to watch for as foster and adoptive parents is developmental grieving or grief that is triggered by anniversaries. The year mark ... Read More
Preparing the School for Your Child with Special Needs
Wednesday August 22, 2007
My foster son's teacher from last year is his teacher this year as well. That's not only comforting but makes my job easier as I don't have to explain ... Read More
In the News: Adoptees Finally Earn Same Benefits as Biological Children in Illinois
Monday August 20, 2007
According to recent news articles, new legislation was approved by Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich on Friday that allows adoptees the same benefits available to biological children upon the death of ... Read More
Adoption Law: What Is Consent to Adoption?
Saturday August 18, 2007
Before any adoption can take place, consent must be given. This is true with international as well as domestic adoptions. With infant adoption the timing of consent and ... Read More
In the News: Report on Why African American Children Make Up the Majority in Foster Care Numbers
Thursday August 16, 2007
48 states and the District of Columbia responded last month when the Government Accountability Office(GAO) conducted a survey between November 2006 and January 2007. Key contributing factors?
Poverty, bias ... Read More
In the Forum: Cannot Deal with all the Stress!!!
Tuesday August 14, 2007
One forum member writes:
"Has anyone been through the foster-to-adopt process who can give me advice on all the stress? I know I can handle this ultimately, but ... Read More
Adoptees in the Media - Runaways and Homicide
Tuesday August 7, 2007
There have been a couple of recent headlines that are pretty disturbing.
Runaway Sisters Returned to Adopted Parents - Missing N.M. Sisters Back After Fleeing to Mexico
Three sisters, Mercedes Marie ... Read More
10 Things to Do Before Sending a Foster/Adopted Child Back-to-School
Saturday August 4, 2007
Can you believe it? It's time to think about school supplies and new shoes. It seems like the kids just got out on summer break and in a ... Read More