New Year's Resolutions for Foster and Adoptive Parents
Tuesday December 30, 2008
I received 3 new notebooks for Christmas. I love a new notebook. It holds so many different possibilities. Will one hold ideas for articles for About.com? ... Read More
Adoption and Foster Care Blogs Worth Commenting on in 2008
Sunday December 28, 2008
So, which adoption and foster care blogs drew the most comments this year? It may surprise you, or it may not, because the adoption and foster care blogs that ... Read More
Top Adoption News Stories of 2008 - What Do You Think?
Saturday December 27, 2008
There have been many adoption news stories in 2008. Which do you think was the most important one? Cast your vote in our newest poll.
The controversy of ... Read More
Updates on a Few Top Adoption & Foster Care Stories of 2008
Friday December 26, 2008
Anna Mae He - Who could forget the heartbreaking story of Anna Mae He? Placed with Jerry and Louise Baker at 4 weeks of age, in what her biological ... Read More
Prepare Your Foster or Adopted Children Before Holiday Festivities
Wednesday December 24, 2008
I just wanted to take a moment and say, "Happy Holidays!" But, before you head out to that family get-together, please remember to pre-teach your foster and/or adopted kids ... Read More
I Can't Believe I Missed it!
Tuesday December 23, 2008
OK, I'm totally irritated with myself. I've been so wrapped up in the fact that I'm behind in wrapping up gifts that I forgot to look for The 10th ... Read More
Learning More About Baby Talon
Thursday December 18, 2008
It's important to realize that what the news calls an "adoption," is not always an adoption. Geez, I should have known better. Talon's adoption was not final in ... Read More
Tribe Ruling Means Adoptive Parents Lose Custody of Adopted Child
Wednesday December 17, 2008
Adoptive parents, Clint and Heather Larson of Utah, had to release custody of their 6-month-old baby boy, Talon, Sunday evening after a Federal law allowed for his birth mother to ... Read More
Top 20 Countries for International Adoption in 2008
Tuesday December 16, 2008
The top three countries for international adoption remain the same as 2007, with China, Guatemala and Russia. In 2007, Ethiopia moved up into 4th place from 5th and remains ... Read More
Changes to Ukraine Adoption Process Now in Effect
Wednesday December 10, 2008
According to the Office of Children's Issues, United States Department of State, new regulations went into effect on December 1, 2008 regarding Ukrainian adoptions. The new regulations sets guidelines ... Read More
Taking Care of Different Needs
Sunday December 7, 2008
I don't know about where you live, but here in KS it's getting COLD! I hate cold weather. It always does a number on my skin. ... Read More
Book Review: Santa's Stray
Wednesday December 3, 2008
Simon, a stray cat, wonders into a home one cold Christmas Eve and meets Santa who stops to ponder what gift to leave for the child who lives there. Through ... Read More