Carrie's Adoption Blog April 2008 Archive

Texas Faces Challenges Placing Polygamist Group's Children
462 children have been removed from the Yearning for Zion Ranch in Eldorado, TX following the April 3, raid. A raid that was organized after a telephone call from ... Read More

Wednesday April 30, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Grief and Loss in Children
When my friend moved her 3-year-old foster child from her foster home into a potential adoptive home, she worked with the child to prepare him for the move. She ... Read More

Sunday April 27, 2008 | permalink | comments (3)

Dealing with Anger and Depression
It's a tough time being an adoptive parent, especially an international adoptive parent. The Hague Convention came into force in the U.S. on April 1 and there are ... Read More

Thursday April 24, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Is Privacy the Only Reason for Closed Adoption Records?
A new article by Patrick R. Brannigan, State's adoption law protects privacy of birth mothers, too, appeared on APP.com and it seems to be getting a lot of comments from ... Read More

Tuesday April 22, 2008 | permalink | comments (6)

Adoption Lifebooks Are a Wonderful Tool for Foster and Adoptive Families
Our foster son moved out in February. Before he left we made sure he had a lifebook. I can't say enough about the need for lifebooks for children ... Read More

Saturday April 19, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Oklahoma Has Worst Record for Child Abuse within Foster or Group Homes
The New York Times published an article today, Bleak Stories Follow a Lawsuit on Oklahoma Foster Care, in which it was reported that Oklahoma boasts one of the worst records ... Read More

Wednesday April 16, 2008 | permalink | comments (9)

April Is National Child Abuse Prevention Month
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness of abuse and neglect issues and to encourage communities to support children and families who are suffering. ... Read More

Saturday April 12, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

The Hague Convention on Adoption and Guatemala
What Is it? The Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption went into force in the United States on April 1, 2008. The Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption is an international agreement ... Read More

Wednesday April 9, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Madonna Adoption Updates
It has been reported by Reuters that the Malawian High Court has found it in David Banda's best interest to remain with Madonna and family. The adoption will go ... Read More

Tuesday April 8, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Enjoy Adoption Poems During National Poetry Month
April is National Poetry Month. I really enjoy poetry. Not just the reading of poems, but the writing of poetry as well. We have many talented readers ... Read More

Thursday April 3, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)