Adoption Awareness
Madonna's adoption of a Malawi boy has brough national attention to this topic. Did you know that Novmeber is National Adoption Awareness Month? Learn more about international and domestic adoption and foster care, including personal stories.
Madonna and Her Adopted Baby from MalawiWhy do we have to attack a person who id doing a good thing? Are we the same type of people who would have prosecuted Robin Hood?- Finding Information Online About Adopting from BulgariaWhile international adoptions from Bulgaria are not among the most popular with American adoptive families, each year children do find forever families in the United States. Here are some online resources to find out more about Bulgarian adoptions:
- Where to Find Information Online About Adopting a Child from ChinaAdopting from China is one of the most popular international adoption program for United States families. Find out how to research and investigate adopting from China online.
Gay Adoption and AmericaThe issue of gay adoption has mixed feelings throughout the United States. This paper takes a look at some statistics and how the gay community manipulates the facts. The conclusion is gay adoption may not be the best option for our children.- Understanding Adoption Program ChoicesWith so many possible agencies and programs, how to adoptive parents-to-be find the right program to help build their families? This article offers practical suggestions and guidelines for choosing and adoption program.
- Helping Your Adopted Child Stay Culturally ConnectedWith the increase in international and multi-racial adoptions, adoptive parents often look for ways to incorporate their child's culture of origin into his or her new life. Here are some encouraging suggestions for how to honor your child's culture.
- Should You Tell Teachers Your Child is Adopted?For adoptive families, dealing with school personnel can be a challenge. Explore ways to address adoption in the classroom and figure out what's best for your child.
- Not Just Any Type of Mother - Parenting Your Step Children and Adopted ChildrenMegan Keller shares the joys and tears of parenting her step-children and children from disrupted adoption. Her personal story shows that motherhood is more than simply giving birth.
- How to Adopt a Child from Another CountryAdopting a child domestically is a hard task in itself but when you decide to adopt a child from another country you must be prepared financially and mentally.
FCAA: Foster Care Alumni of AmericaFoster Care Alumni of America is a 501c-3, non-profit organization that brings together the knowledge, experience, and strength of alumni of foster care in the U.S. in order to improve the lives of all people in and from foster care.
Life After Foster CareWhen I left foster care at 18 it was the good thing I had a dorm room waiting for me at college, otherwise I would've been homeless.- Overview of Foster Care in the USIn the U.S. more children are being removed to foster care, seriously stressing the child welfare system.
- An Overview of the Child Adoption ProcessOverall adoption is not a terribly complicated process; however, there are specific rules which must be followed from state to state. This article gives an overview of the process.
Licensed Foster Care Parent Requirements in Tucson, ArizonaIf you've got room in your home and your heart for an abused or neglected child, and you'd love to feel as though you are making a difference, consider foster parenting.- Problems With the National Foster Care SystemOver 500,000 children are in our nation's foster care system. 20,000 plus will "age out" this year due to failures of the system. Each of us have a responsibility to aid these chikdren in becoming responsible, productive adults in our communities.
- Immigration Law for AdoptionsIf you are planning on adopting a child that was born in another country, there are some legal issues that you need to be aware of.
- Facts on the Foster Care System and its ChildrenAfter aging out of foster care, 27% of males and 10% of females were incarcerated within 12-18 months. 50% were unemployed, 37% had not finished high school, 33% received public assistance, and 19% of females had given birth to children.
- What to Include in Your Dossier for International AdoptionYou need a dossier and you have no idea what it is. First of all do not panic at the thought, and realize that it is just a part of the international adoption process. Learn about the cost, who can prepare one, and what will need to be included in it.
Adopting a Child from EthiopiaThere is a slight drawback in trying to adopt from Ethiopia any baby or child, there are a limited number of pre approved adoption agencies from the US. You must work with these agencies to begin the adoption process in adopting from Ethiopia.- Guatemalan AdoptionThe paper work can be intimidating, but you can be more than prepared by knowing the general laws and guidelines of the Guatemalan and US government for adopting and immigrating a child to the United States.
- Internet Adoption Registries and ProceduresIn order to be successful on your journey to find your birth parents or adoptee, internet adoption Registries will save you a lot of time and effort if you know how to use them. Often times you are free to search and it can be an excellent source.
- What is an Embryo Adoption?Learn the facts about embryo adoption - and how you can make your adoption easier.
- Advice for Parents of Adopted ChildrenIf you follow my parents' lead, I am convinced that your child's adjustment to life in your family will not only lack pain, but will leave them with the understanding that they are the most special additions to your worlds that you could ever welcome.
- Adoption: Why I Placed My Daughter in a New HomeIt's been five years since I placed my only child for adoption in August 2000, the hardest and smartest thing I ever did.
- A Quick Primer about Multiracial Adoption and FamiliesAdoptive families encounter well-intentioned, but rude, questions everywhere they go. Here's why they're hurtful and what not to say.
- Family Matters: Gay and Lesbian AdoptionThe debate on Gay/Lesbian adoption is on-raging, and there seems to be no right answer. This research aims at understanding current ideological tennets, within the US, that lead to widespread anxiety about Gay/Lesbian adoption.
- November is National Adoption Awareness MonthAdoption agencies, adoptive parents and families, adoptees, and others will celebrate the annual National Adoption Awareness Month in November.
- Adoption Criteria in North CarolinaIt's true that laws have changed around the world and now single people, gay couples and even persons with disabilities can adopt but the process continues to be lengthy. Here is some advice for anyone interested in adoption in North Carolina.
Adoption: In the Best Interest of Whom?Millions of men and women lost their babies to adoption. They have been forgotten but their grief lives on- Toddler Adoption: Issues and Disorders to be Informed AboutThere are many medical, physical and psychological issues that adopted toddlers may face, whether adopted domestically or from another country.