International
Bringing home children from other countries. Resources on agencies and the long wait to a larger family.
What Countries Are a Part of the Hague Adoption Convention?
The Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption is for the well being of all members of the adoption triad. There are several member and non-member countries of the Hague Conference are members of the Convention.
The Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption is for the well being of all members of the adoption triad. There are several member and non-member countries of the Hague Conference are members of the Convention.
What Is the Differnce Between Member and Non-Member Countries of the Hague?
Sometimes I find the Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoptions to be a bit confusing at times. So what is the difference between member and non-members of the Hague Convention? What's the difference between a Convention and a Conference?
Sometimes I find the Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoptions to be a bit confusing at times. So what is the difference between member and non-members of the Hague Convention? What's the difference between a Convention and a Conference?
What Is the Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption?
What is the Hague Convention on intercountry adoption and how does it protect children? How does the Hague Convention affect the adoption process?
What is the Hague Convention on intercountry adoption and how does it protect children? How does the Hague Convention affect the adoption process?
Step-by-Step Guide to Raising Bilingual Children
Step-by-step guide on how to raise a bilingual child. In international adoptions we are faced with the need to help our children maintain some sort of tie to their birth country. Helping the children acquire or maintain their second language is one way to meet this need.
Step-by-step guide on how to raise a bilingual child. In international adoptions we are faced with the need to help our children maintain some sort of tie to their birth country. Helping the children acquire or maintain their second language is one way to meet this need.
10 Tips for Boosting the Minority Language
What are the best ways to help your child's minority language develop? Here are 10 tips to boosting the language of a bilingual child.
What are the best ways to help your child's minority language develop? Here are 10 tips to boosting the language of a bilingual child.
Raising Bilingual Children: Is It Too Late?
When is it too late to raise a bilingual child? Tips to get the learning started at any age.
When is it too late to raise a bilingual child? Tips to get the learning started at any age.
The Best Parenting Methods to Raising Bilingual Children:
3 parenting methods to raising a bilingual child. Pick the one that is best for you and your family.
3 parenting methods to raising a bilingual child. Pick the one that is best for you and your family.
What Are The Drawbacks to Raising Bilingual Children?
What are the drawbacks to raising a bilingual child? 3 points of interest for bilingual families.
What are the drawbacks to raising a bilingual child? 3 points of interest for bilingual families.
5 Most Common Myths About Raising Bilingual Children
When we do things outside of the box - there seems to be people ready to tell us we're wrong, especially when it comes to raising children.
When we do things outside of the box - there seems to be people ready to tell us we're wrong, especially when it comes to raising children.
Raising Bilingual Children: 5 Steps to Parenting Success
How to raise a bilingual child. In international adoptions we are faced with the need to help our children maintain some sort of tie to their birth country. Helping the children acquire or maintain their second language is one way to meet this need.
How to raise a bilingual child. In international adoptions we are faced with the need to help our children maintain some sort of tie to their birth country. Helping the children acquire or maintain their second language is one way to meet this need.
Before You Book an International Airfare for Adoption Travel
Some airlines offer varying adoption fare programs to assist adoptive parents with the high cost and the need for flexibility within the ever changing world of international adoption travel. Are adoption fares always the best deal for international adoption travelers?
Some airlines offer varying adoption fare programs to assist adoptive parents with the high cost and the need for flexibility within the ever changing world of international adoption travel. Are adoption fares always the best deal for international adoption travelers?
What Is Operation Babylift?
What is operation babylift? Why was operation babylift such a controversy? Learn more about one of the final acts in the Vietnam War and the role President Ford played.
What is operation babylift? Why was operation babylift such a controversy? Learn more about one of the final acts in the Vietnam War and the role President Ford played.
Reasons to Re-Adopt Your Internationally Adopted Child Once Back in the US
Should an adoptive parent worry about re-adopting an internaionally adopted child? There are pros to re-adopting a child, even if it's not necessary for your state.
Should an adoptive parent worry about re-adopting an internaionally adopted child? There are pros to re-adopting a child, even if it's not necessary for your state.
Guatemalan Orphanage - Mission Trip 2005
The Cincinnati, Ohio based organization, Friends Through Guatemalan Adoption, sent a group of women who call themselves Moms on a Mission to Guatemala in the summer of 2005. The group was made up of women who have adopted from the country, women who just want to help children and teen girls. The group's focus was on working in "hogars," or Guatemalan orphanages, and special care facilities.
The Cincinnati, Ohio based organization, Friends Through Guatemalan Adoption, sent a group of women who call themselves Moms on a Mission to Guatemala in the summer of 2005. The group was made up of women who have adopted from the country, women who just want to help children and teen girls. The group's focus was on working in "hogars," or Guatemalan orphanages, and special care facilities.
Preparing to Parent the Internationally Adopted Child
Don't walk into an internaional adoption blind; prepare to be a parent. Learn a few key elements from the following list of ideas and thoughts on preparing to parent an internationally adopted child.
Don't walk into an internaional adoption blind; prepare to be a parent. Learn a few key elements from the following list of ideas and thoughts on preparing to parent an internationally adopted child.
Internationally Adopted Children Sometimes Suffer Same Challenges as US Children
Internationally adopted children suffer from same challenges as children who wait for adoption in the United States.
Internationally adopted children suffer from same challenges as children who wait for adoption in the United States.
Russian Adoptions - Problems With Russian Adoptions
Current problems with Russian adoptions fueled by the recent murders of adopted Russian children.
Current problems with Russian adoptions fueled by the recent murders of adopted Russian children.
How to Write a Post Adoption Report
Post adoption reports are mainly required after an international adoption and are very important. Learn how to prepare for a post adoption report.
Post adoption reports are mainly required after an international adoption and are very important. Learn how to prepare for a post adoption report.
Russian Adoptions
A quick walk through on adopting from Russia.
A quick walk through on adopting from Russia.
Ukraine Adoptions
A walk through the process of Ukraine adoptions. Learn about the waiting children, travel times, home study proceess, and the general requirements of a Ukraine adoption.
A walk through the process of Ukraine adoptions. Learn about the waiting children, travel times, home study proceess, and the general requirements of a Ukraine adoption.
Saying "No" to a Referral
Making the decision not to accept a referral is a tough one. What will the agency think?
Making the decision not to accept a referral is a tough one. What will the agency think?
What to do With the Medical Information in a Referral?
What to do and how to learn about the medical information you receive in an international adoption referral.
What to do and how to learn about the medical information you receive in an international adoption referral.
What is an Adoption Referral?
What is an adoption referral? What information is contained in the referral?
What is an adoption referral? What information is contained in the referral?
Adopting Tsunami Orphans
Interested in adopting a tsunami orphan? It's not an option at this time - here are the reasons why not.
Interested in adopting a tsunami orphan? It's not an option at this time - here are the reasons why not.
Guatemala Adoptions
A quick walk through on adopting from Guatemala. Guatemala's adoption requirements are laid out as well as information on needed paperwork.
A quick walk through on adopting from Guatemala. Guatemala's adoption requirements are laid out as well as information on needed paperwork.
China Adoptions
Quick walk through on adopting from China. Learn the general requirments for China adoptions, travel times, and waiting periods.
Quick walk through on adopting from China. Learn the general requirments for China adoptions, travel times, and waiting periods.
Form I-600A
Information on your first form to be filed with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service when starting your international adoption process.
Information on your first form to be filed with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service when starting your international adoption process.
Top 3 Children's Books about the Chinese New Year
These three books provide a fascinating look at this holiday as it is celebrated in the United States and in China. Great books for parents who have adopted from China to include in their home library.
These three books provide a fascinating look at this holiday as it is celebrated in the United States and in China. Great books for parents who have adopted from China to include in their home library.
Cross-Cultural Adoption
A review of a wonderful book for the internationally adoptive family or extended family. Answers to the tough and sometimes rude questions that people ask about international adoption.
A review of a wonderful book for the internationally adoptive family or extended family. Answers to the tough and sometimes rude questions that people ask about international adoption.
Cross-Cultural Adoption - Do's and Don'ts for Grown-Ups
An excerpt from the book, "Cross-Cultural Adoption." What are some do's and don'ts for adults who work with or who are related to newly formed families through international or interracial adoption? Get a glimpse into a great book here.
An excerpt from the book, "Cross-Cultural Adoption." What are some do's and don'ts for adults who work with or who are related to newly formed families through international or interracial adoption? Get a glimpse into a great book here.
Cultural Magazines
A listing of magazines that reflect different cultures throughout the world. Great for international adoptive families or interracial families. Celebrate your differences!
A listing of magazines that reflect different cultures throughout the world. Great for international adoptive families or interracial families. Celebrate your differences!
Considering Interracial Adoption
Is an interracial adoption for you and your family? What are some things to consider before making your final decision?
Is an interracial adoption for you and your family? What are some things to consider before making your final decision?
Getting Started with an International Adoption
What are the first steps to beginning an International Adoption? What paperwork do you need? How best to proceed?
What are the first steps to beginning an International Adoption? What paperwork do you need? How best to proceed?
What were the top 20 countries being adopted from in 2003?
International adoption statistic for the United States.
International adoption statistic for the United States.
What do you think about transracial adoptions?
What are your thoughts on this controversial subject?
What are your thoughts on this controversial subject?
Focus on Culture
Several ideas to help your child stay connected to his/her roots. Especially helpful for children who have been adopted overseas.
Several ideas to help your child stay connected to his/her roots. Especially helpful for children who have been adopted overseas.
Cultural Bedtime Stories for Interracial Adoptive/Foster Families
Stories to read to your children at bedtime for a time of bonding and learning about different cultures.
Stories to read to your children at bedtime for a time of bonding and learning about different cultures.
Shaoey and Dot
A Ladybug named Dot follows a little Chinese baby to an orphanage and ultimately to her new American adoptive family.
A Ladybug named Dot follows a little Chinese baby to an orphanage and ultimately to her new American adoptive family.
You're Not My REAL Mother!
An adoptive mother's loving answer to a common question. Book recommended for children 0-6.
An adoptive mother's loving answer to a common question. Book recommended for children 0-6.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
A great FAQ's page. Answers to questions you might have not even known you had.
A great FAQ's page. Answers to questions you might have not even known you had.
U.S. Department of State
Information on each country. Information on the children available for adoption as well as contact information.
Information on each country. Information on the children available for adoption as well as contact information.
Inter-Country Adoptions - U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Same site as above but different page. Felt this was important enough to highlight. Special attention section for different states or countries, outline of process, and forms.
Same site as above but different page. Felt this was important enough to highlight. Special attention section for different states or countries, outline of process, and forms.
Post Adoption Information
A non-profit organization who addresses the difficulties associated with Post Adoption issues - focusing on the complexities of adopting within the International Community.
A non-profit organization who addresses the difficulties associated with Post Adoption issues - focusing on the complexities of adopting within the International Community.
Family Helper - Heart of Adoption
Adoptive parent Leceta Chisholm Guibault offers great insights as she relates her family experiences returning to the children's birth countries of Colombia and Guatemala.
Adoptive parent Leceta Chisholm Guibault offers great insights as she relates her family experiences returning to the children's birth countries of Colombia and Guatemala.