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Carrie's Adoption Blog May 2008 Archive

By Carrie Craft, About.com Guide to Adoption since 2004

Madonna's Adoption Is Finally Given a Green Light

Saturday May 31, 2008
Yes, finally. Madonna and Guy Ritchie were given the needed approval by a Malawian judge, Justice Andrew Nyirenda, on Wednesday for David to remain in their home. Remember, ... Read More

The Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute Explores Interracial Adoptions

Thursday May 29, 2008
I have a very large family and over the years through adoption, interracial marriage and step-parenting - my family has grown to include many different races and ethnic groups. ... Read More

Wordless Wednesday

Wednesday May 28, 2008
Does Color Matter? Photo © Carrie Craft See more Wordless Wednesday posts.

10 Things You Can Do Now to Be Ready to Do Foster Care Later

Sunday May 25, 2008
Well, Foster Care Awareness Month is winding down. Throughout the month I hope we've thought about the kids in care and those brave (some say "crazy") souls who care ... Read More

Tragedy for Chapman Family

Friday May 23, 2008
Christian singer-songwriter and adoptive parent, Steven Curtis Chapman, and his family are mourning the loss of their youngest daughter, Maria. Sources are reporting that on Wednesday afternoon Maria was ... Read More

Wordless Wednesday

Wednesday May 21, 2008
A Different Kind of Foster Care Photo © Carrie Craft See more Wordless Wednesday posts.

The Star - A Story to Help Young Children Understand Foster Care

Saturday May 17, 2008
Author and foster mother, Cynthia Miller Lovell, contacted me about the book she wrote back in 1999, for younger foster children. I found her book, The Star and ... Read More

Wordless Wednesday

Wednesday May 14, 2008
A Foster Child's Secrets Photo © Carrie Craft See more Wordless Wednesday posts.

In Honor of National Foster Care Month: Famous Foster Kids

Monday May 12, 2008
There are and were quite a few celebrities who have spent some time in foster care. I find this sort of thing fascinating. I don’t know if it’s ... Read More

"Adoptive Moms" and Unusual Lies

Thursday May 8, 2008
Catch this new celebrity adoption story. Jodi Applegate, 44, an anchor on the New York City Fox News affiliate believed that she was an adoptee for a good portion ... Read More

Wordless Wednesday

Wednesday May 7, 2008
A Crowning Moment Photo © Carrie Craft See more Wordless Wednesday posts.

Mother's Day Is Coming!

Monday May 5, 2008
There are so many people who don't understand what it means to parent another's child. The comments that I receive run from, "you're such a saint" to "you're so ... Read More
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