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Adoption (26)

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Katherine Heigl: It took a while to gain daughter's trust

Katherine Heigl: It took a while to gain daughter's trust Although family life and adoption can be very personal and private topics, I'm re…

Started by Shawn Arnold

0 Jan 31

Jacksonville Woman Adopts Seven Siblings From Foster Care

Jacksonville Woman Adopts Seven Siblings From Foster Care   Bless this woman. I have many hopes this large family finds the ultimate in hap…

Started by Shawn Arnold

1 Oct 7, 2011
Reply by kimpsbl2

New member of the family? You may need a new vaccine

    New member of the family? You may need a new vaccine Good info to know.  This and much more at the link:   So how do you know if you sh…

Started by Shawn Arnold

0 Oct 5, 2011

Returning Adopted Kids: Unthinkable?

Returning Adopted Kids: Unthinkable?   The above link gives a scary example of how good intentions can have an ugly outcome.  It truly is a…

Started by Shawn Arnold

0 Aug 17, 2011

Drop in international adoptions sparks debate

Drop in international adoptions sparks debate   Wow, the numbers cited in the above link certainly point to a drastic decrease in internati…

Started by Shawn Arnold

2 Jul 29, 2011
Reply by Macaela

Adoption scandal exposed by muckraking Chinese journalists

Adoption scandal exposed by muckraking Chinese journalists   Not only is stories like those linked above horrifying for Chinese birth famil…

Started by Shawn Arnold

1 May 18, 2011
Reply by Jmarr

New Child Makes Mom's Day Particularly Meaningful

New Child Makes Mom's Day Particularly Meaningful   Find a heartfelt adoption story at the above link.

Started by Shawn Arnold

0 May 8, 2011

Considering Adoption...

I have a soon to be 15 year-old son and one who will be 13 in June.  Between 2003 & 2005 we had three miscarriages before I found out t…

Started by jj from ky

0 Jan 18, 2011

Three-Way Custody Battle for 'Baby Vanessa' Postponed Again

Three-Way Custody Battle for 'Baby Vanessa' Postponed AgainThe above story is a sad mess!  What do you think of this biological father's ri…

Started by Shawn Arnold

1 Dec 6, 2010
Reply by Jmarr

Transracial Adoption Can Provide a Loving Family and an Identity Struggle

Transracial Adoption Can Provide a Loving Family and an Identity Struggle A black man adopted by white parents makes news by his adoption…

Started by Shawn Arnold

3 Dec 3, 2010
Reply by Amy Howard

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