Category Archives: Adoption

Information and success stories on both domestic and international adoption.

Mom and Mom – Same-sex couple shares parenthood

Same Sex Parenting

When Dylan, a shy 2-year-old with a pixie haircut, calls out “mama,” it’s tough to know which parent she means. Michelle Fraker is the only parent listed on her daughter’s birth certificate. But Dylan usually says “mommy” when she means … Continue reading

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Adopted Russian Children in US Maintain Homeland Ties

Adopted from Russia

Russia may suspend adoptions to U.S. parents over concerns about the treatment of some children. Last year Moscow lifted a previous ban after signing an agreement with the United States to provide safeguards, but Russian officials now say that agreement … Continue reading

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Moscow calls to suspend US adoptions | Russian Adoption

Russian Adoption

Sun Feb 12, 2012 3:18PM GMT Moscow has called for an immediate ban on the adoption of Russian children by the American citizens amid the increasing number of child cruelty cases by the US adoptive parents. In a statement issued … Continue reading

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Arkansas first lady Ginger Beebe shares her Adoption Story

Adoption Story

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) – In our THV Extra, there is a new twist to our “A Place to Call Home” adoption series. For many months now, through our partnership with the Arkansas Department of Human Services, we’ve been featuring … Continue reading

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Virginia adding ‘conscience clause’ to adoption laws

Domestic Adoption

By Anita Kumar, Published: February 7 RICHMOND — Virginia will likely become the second state in the nation — after North Dakota — to allow private adoption agencies to turn away parents based on sexual orientation or religious and moral … Continue reading

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Virginia Moves Forward With Anti-Gay Adoption Legislation

Virginia Moves Forward With Anti-Gay Adoption Legislation

The Virginia legislature has just sent a big “F You” to children in need in the state by approving and sending an anti-gay adoption rule to Gov. Bob McDonnell. Both the Virginia House and a state Senate committee have approved … Continue reading

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DSWD-Caraga Campaigns for Responsible Adoption

International Adoption Philippines

By Robert E. Roperos, BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 3 (PIA) — In time with the celebration of Adoption Consciousness Week, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Caraga Region, is campaigning for a responsible adoption of children. According to Aldie … Continue reading

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