- Justice was somewhat served when adoptive mother, Kimberly K. Emelyantsev was sentenced to 15 years in prison for the death of her Russian adopted son.
- Again we read about Nebraska, when more children arrive from out-of-state as worn out parents use the state's safe haven law to its fullest. Some defend the state and it's law, while others noted it's faults.
- Actress, Katherine Heigl shared her future interest in being an adoptive parent, in part, due to the fact that her sister is adopted.
- And we worried how the financial crisis may impact our children with an increase of abuse and neglect.
2008 - A Year in Review
By Carrie Craft, About.com Guide
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