There’s been a great deal of media buzz and discussion about international adoption recently. Between Putin outlawing US and foreign adoptions in Russia, leaving hundreds of adoptions stranded in limbo, to increased exposure about unethical adoption practices in countries like China and Ethiopia, it has become very clear that we need to take a closer […]
Read MoreHere’s a look at some interesting adoption news from the past week. Op-eds about international adoption, how to sponsor a foster youth and more: The New York Times ran an interesting op-ed piece about how the evangelical adoption boom is actually inspiring a rise of illegitimate adoption scenarios in foreign countries. Because so many people […]
Read MoreLike when you’re making any big decision, it can be overwhelming to think about sharing the news with friends and family. Whether you’re expecting or adopting, it’s a lot of attention that is now focused on you during a time when your life is maybe crazier than it’s ever been. While it’s exciting, it’s not […]
Read MoreCarrie Goldman, an adoptive mother who authors the ChicagoNow Portrait of an Adoption blog, continues to reflect on her family’s adoption journey which began in 2003. Her emotions are so raw and honest, and we know that adoptive parents everywhere will feel a kinship with her story. “Adoption Retrospective: The First Goodbye” tells the story […]
Read MoreHappy Photo Friday from little Nina and her mother! This photo is so sweet…there’s so much joy! Have a wonderful weekend, everyone. Enjoy the letdown from this week’s heat wave, and, as always, if you have any photos you’d like to share with us on the blog, please send them to Alicia Daniels at adaniels@onetruegift.com
Read MoreNBC News has released their first report of a horrifying investigation that reporter Megan Twohey has been working on for 18 months: adoption rehoming. Rehoming is the underground process by which adoptive parents can give children they’ve adopted and don’t want anymore to couples found via underground message boards and sites on the internet. These […]
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