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Deciding to Search
August 13, 2009, 12:30 pm
As an adoptee who had a relatively uneventful childhood, searching for my birthparents wasn't a consuming...
Mystery & the Adoption...August 12, 2009, 3:06 pm
When Oscar Wilde wrote that "the final mystery is oneself," we can assume he was referring to an individual's...
Questions to Ask Your Paid...October 27, 2009, 10:43 am
Reuniting with your family members can be a difficult and arduous journey. For some, the search is simple,...
Adoptees Searching
November 20, 2009, 11:39 am
Son ISO B-mom / B-family. I was born 03/17/1979 in Sparwood, BC. My name at birth was Patrick. At the time...
Found my Birthson but I'm...November 20, 2009, 8:32 am
Well, I'm a male adoptee but just starting the reunion process, and I do want to meet my bmom, so I don't fit...
Born nov 23 1983 dallas texas!November 19, 2009, 7:36 pm
I am looking for my Birth parents please help!! i was adopted at Birth or newborn .I have no names...i was...
Adoptive Mom Stereotypes:...
November 5, 2009, 9:00 am
This will shock no one: stereotypes run rampant in adoption. "Birth mothers are promiscuous, young, poor, and...
When Adding a Child Adds Stress to...November 15, 2009, 9:51 am
When Bear was born, my husband and I had one uniting focus: meeting Bear's needs and keeping him happy while...
Adoption vs. PregnancyNovember 20, 2009, 8:40 am
I am very open about adoption's role in building my family. My husband and I married while I was pregnant,...
We have a MATCH!!
November 20, 2009, 3:00 pm
Congrats!!!!! How exciting!
How Joshie saved me from going off...November 20, 2009, 2:38 pm
Thank you for your concern. I spoke briefly with my psychiatrist today and she said to definitely call her...
Contested AdoptionNovember 20, 2009, 2:33 pm
I am going out on a limb here, and I know I will probably have my butt wrung out over what I am going to say...
Will New Foster Care Licensing...
July 16, 2008, 7:44 pm
Rules intended to protect children in foster care may drive away foster homes. I understand the logic behind...
Is My House Too Clean, Too Dirty,...July 12, 2008, 4:37 pm
When people who do not regularly come over, are coming to your home it can make you feel apprehensive about...
Welcoming Your Foster Child with...October 27, 2009, 11:10 am
When meeting your foster child for the first time, it can be nerve-wracking for both of you. But with just a...
Disruption Dilemna - Need brutally...
November 20, 2009, 3:22 pm
No suggestions or advice, other than to listen to and take heart from those who've been in your shoes. ...
Who wants to be a big turkey? OR...November 20, 2009, 3:18 pm
I mailed mine, but it may not be there until the day after Thanksgiving! :( Sorry!! The postage to have it...
adopting out of a disruptionNovember 20, 2009, 3:15 pm
If the family is wanting to disrupt the child is not acting within normal perameters for a 4 yo. Seriously. ...
Adoption is not Doom and Gloom
November 30, 2007, 8:15 pm
At times it seems like adoption is all doom and gloom for a whole number of reasons. You will have gloom in...
Excited New Adoptee Blogger Wants...August 12, 2009, 1:59 pm
It's been said to start at the very beginning as it's the very best place to start which is clearly solid...
Attachment from the Adoptee...August 13, 2009, 8:35 am
Courtney's post last night got me thinking about attachment from my own experience. I was adopted as an...
Reunion Update :)
November 20, 2009, 2:39 pm
Ahhhhh, I love a happy ending. You are such a strong individual and yes you do have a unique story. But none...
Born through donationNovember 20, 2009, 1:29 pm
Anil, what you say is, oh, so true. I've considered becoming a CPs worker, but it's probably not a good...
Adoptees SearchingNovember 20, 2009, 11:39 am
Son ISO B-mom / B-family. I was born 03/17/1979 in Sparwood, BC. My name at birth was Patrick. At the time...
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MyKawartha Article: Local Children's Aid Society launches new campaign to boost number of foster parentNovember 20, 2009, 11:03 am
Currently, there are about 180 foster homes in Peterborough with about 280 children in care.
Children's Rights Alliance | The UN gave children rights - it's time we consulted them | Society | guardian.co.ukNovember 20, 2009, 11:03 am
CRAE argued that a children-rights-based system "would ensure that children had access to properly trained and supervised social workers.
Bells herald 51 local adoptions at Syracuse ceremony | News from The Post-Standard -November 20, 2009, 11:03 am
For more than an hour, the sound of a bell could be heard every several minutes from around the Oncenter ballroom as 11 judges from four counties...
KTAR.com - Kids find homes on National Adoption DayNovember 20, 2009, 11:03 am
Reyes encourages anyone who has love to give to help a child.
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