We recently, much to the delight of the adoptive family, had a birth mother change her mind. She didn’t change her mind about placing her child with this family, she changed her adoption plan. In her original “plan” she wanted minimal contact with the adoptive family she chose. The family obliged as they were unsure […]
Read MoreOne of the fears faced by families who adopt domestically is potentially becoming that of those who have adopted internationally – birth mom wanting her baby back. Chinese officials have begun investigating questionable adoptions of several Chinese children by family planning officials dating from 2000-2005. We all know China has a one-child policy in order […]
Read MoreYour Cinco de Mayo celebration can help raise money for finding a cure for blood cancers! Join us tonight for the Crawl for a Cure in West Glen beginning at 5pm. $25 at the door gets you 3 draws, a lemonchello and a beer koozie. Participating restaurants include Blue Moon, Tonic, Gino’s and Cabaret. […]
Read MoreI was talking to a friend this weekend who was adopted over 40 years ago. She knows nothing about her biological family, but is ready to “go there.” Her own children are old enough now that she feels she can protect them from (in her words) “bringing in any crazy” into their lives. I told […]
Read MoreIt is 2011, right? Yet lawmakers of several states continue to fight policy changes that may allow same sex couples to foster or adopt. Many faith based agencies prohibit same sex adoption based on their belief that marriage/parents should be a man and a woman. However, most of these agencies allow single women and men […]
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