Wichita Abortion Doctor George Tiller Shot & Killed
Sunday May 31, 2009
Dr. George Tiller, age 67, known for performing late-term abortions at his clinic in Wichita, Kansas was shot and killed this morning around 10 a.m. while walking into church services.
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Focus on the Family Actually Happy with the Obama Administration
Saturday May 30, 2009
Yes, it's true, haven't heard of any snowballs you know where yet either, but we'll see. The White House hosted a meeting with adoption leaders to talk about how ... Read More
Foster Care Book Review: Finding the Right Spot - When Kids Can't Live With Their Parents
Wednesday May 27, 2009
Carefully constructed so that the message does not scream out to a child, Finding the Right Spot is a book I would recommend to all foster homes. The story ... Read More
New Adoption Horror Movie Causing a Stir
Monday May 25, 2009
There is a new adoption horror movie coming out this summer, Orphan and it seems to be upsetting some in the adoption community. The story is about a couple ... Read More
10 Things You Can Do Now to Be Ready to Do Foster Care Later
Friday May 22, 2009
I'm training two PS-MAPP classes at this time, one on Tuesday and one on Thursday. MAPP is the foster parent training required by several states in order to become ... Read More
Getting Ready for Father's Day
Wednesday May 20, 2009
I recently recived an email announcing some new opportunities to do something nice for Dad while helping out a worthy cause. Check out www.FrostyCard.com, a site where kids can ... Read More
Hollywood Adoption Updates
Tuesday May 19, 2009
Hugh Jackman - It is being reported that Hugh Jackman. the Australian actor, and his wife Deborra-Lee Furness, are planning to adopt another child or two. The couple already ... Read More
Florida Court Finds that Gay Adoptions Must Be Recognized
Friday May 15, 2009
A state appeals court ruled on Wednesday of this week that Florida must recognize the adoptions that were finalized for gay couples in other states. It has something to ... Read More
Thrifty Thursday: Creative Adoption Fundraising Efforts
Thursday May 14, 2009
It's not a new fact that adoption can be fairly costly, especially international adoption. Combine that with the tough economic times, and it's no surprise that many adoptive families ... Read More
Will a New Pro-life / Pro-adoption Ad Run During American Idol?
Monday May 11, 2009
According to recent news reports a new ad was given "initial acceptance" to run on the last episode of American Idol. CatholicVote.org produced the ad which will list famous ... Read More
A Tribute to Adoptive Moms
Sunday May 10, 2009
OK - all my children have now wished me a "Happy Mother's Day." My daughter created a homemade card and made brownies. She is my only child at ... Read More
Thrifty Thursday: Homemade Mother and Birth Mother Day Gifts
Thursday May 7, 2009
Finding that perfect gift for mom can be a difficult task. My mother collected angels, so buying for her was easy as she always loved adding to her collection, which ... Read More
The 2009 100 Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces
Monday May 4, 2009
The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption released its third annual "100 Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces" rankings this past Friday. Topping the list for the second year in a row is ... Read More
21 Years of National Foster Care Awareness Month
Saturday May 2, 2009
Yes, 21 years ago Senator Strom Thurmond was encouraged by the National Foster Care Association to proclaim May as National Foster Care Awareness Month. I'm kind of a nerd ... Read More

