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Orphan: Cause for Panic?

Posted in media, tagged foster-adoption, Orphan, Warner Brothers on May 30, 2009 | 2 Comments »

The adoption community is abuzz over the new horror movie “Orphan,” which (in its trailer) raises the question of whether adoptive parents can love their children as much as biological parents do. Here’s an article about it.
Personally, I have a hard time getting worked up about this one. While I’m not into horror flicks, I understand [...]

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Miracle Monday: “Forever Mom” at the Movies!

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged "Hotel for Dogs", Foster Care, foster parent tips, foster-adoption, movie review on February 22, 2009 | 1 Comment »

Today I came across a new (to me) website for those interested in learning about foster care, called “Learn to Foster & Adopt.” Although the organization focuses on foster and adoption in the San Francisco area, much of the information is relevant to the needs of foster and adoptive parents all over the country. (I [...]

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Miracle Monday: 40 Reasons We’d Do It Again … Thoughts on Adoption

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Adoption, foster parenting, foster-adoption, Valentine's Day on February 16, 2009 | 16 Comments »

With Valentine’s Day freshly behind us — a time for married couples to renew their love for one another and Hallmark and Godiva to make their shareholders smile — I’d like to reprise a tribute of a different kind.
I wrote this a couple of years ago, but the feelings are the same. It is the [...]

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Outstanding International Adoption Websites

Posted in Adoption, Extraordinary Moms, International Adoption, parenting, tagged adoption recommendations, foster-adoption, Hague Convention, International Adoption, recommended adoption agencies on November 6, 2008 | 4 Comments »

Today I found an international adoption website that I can’t refer specifically by name because they need to keep the blog private for the present due to the special circumstances related to their adoption.
However, I wanted to share with my readers three sites that those who are seeking international adoption will find particularly helpful. I’ve [...]

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Be Not Afraid

Posted in Extraordinary Moms, Foster-Adoption, Infertility, Miscarriage, and Loss, special needs, tagged foster-adoption, preborn children on July 23, 2008 | 3 Comments »

Today at CatholicExchange.com, Mark Shea answers the question, “What would you do if your unborn child received a poor diagnosis, such that you knew he or she would not survive for long?”
If you or someone you know is struggling with this issue, you may like to know about a special online ministry to grieving parents [...]

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Foster Care by State

Posted in Adoption, tagged Foster Care, foster-adoption on July 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

Today I came across this useful state-by-state guide, compiled by foster care and adoption expert Carrie Craft. Carrie has a wealth of information for parents who are considering foster care or foster-adoption.
If you have ever considered opening your home to one of the 500,000 children in the U.S. in need of temporary or permanent homes, [...]

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For family and friends who have lost loved ones, and for the repose of the souls of those we love who have gone before us.

For FOSTERING FUTURES, a new foster agency recently opened up in Washtenaw County, for wisdom and guidance for the social workers and foster parents who will be taking in those hurting, fragile little lives.

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