Waiting Families News – Helping Your Child, Helping Your Birth Mother
January 31, 2019
Waiting Families News Helping Your Child, Helping Your Birth Mother The waiting time is a wonderful opportunity to learn more
Waiting Families News Helping Your Child, Helping Your Birth Mother The waiting time is a wonderful opportunity to learn more
Parents often ask whether trust-based parenting — the type of parenting that Dr. Karyn Purvis teaches — will work for
By Becky Mansfield Originally posted November 29, 2017 on KidsActivitiesBlog.com “The children who need love the most will always ask
We’re sharing a video collection by Dr. Karyn Purvis and Michael Monroe that offers helpful insights and practical advice in
We know at this point in your adoption journey it is impossible to imagine your family years from now, but
Adoption can be a wonderful outcome for children who are not able to live with their birth parents. However, when
Bring your questions and join us at our Farmington Hills office on November 19 at 7:00 pm for this free
Understanding the Responsibility of Parenting Transracially Nationally-recognized thought leader on transracial adoption and advocate for adoptee rights, Angela Tucker, will help participants
Special Needs. A term that tends to cause trepidation in the hearts and minds of many. A broad term that
Understanding the Responsibility of Parenting Transracially Nationally-recognized thought leader on transracial adoption and advocate for adoptee rights, Angela Tucker, will help participants
“Bonding and Attachment” – Surely you’ve wondered about this as you anticipate welcoming your adopted baby into your life. You
by Chuck Johnson Originally published July 20, 2018 on USAtoday.com Adoption from other countries is down 80 percent since its
BY: RITA SORONEN (Originally posted by the National Council For Adoption (NCFA) on July 1, 2018) From simple education activities
So many children wait. Wait for food. Wait for medical attention. Wait to be held. Wait for a family. Wait
Today, May 10, 2018, is National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day. Each year on this day there is opportunity to
By: Kayla North Originally published on Empowered to Connect Giving and receiving love may seem like an easy thing, but for
What are ACEs? ACEs are adverse childhood experiences that harm children’s developing brains and lead to changing how they respond
For those couples just beginning their journey to parenthood, the thought of meeting and getting to know a birth parent
Wanting to adopt from China, but not sure where to begin? Our experienced staff is here to help you! Adoption
March 23, 2018 – Alexandria, VA – The U.S. Department of State has released its FY 2017 Annual Report on
Just released today! A Major piece in The Federalist on the Crisis in International Adoption – What and Who is
Written by Bulgaria Child Advocate Organizations on March 7, 2018 Published on RainbowKids.com What if RainbowKids could no longer show
Our Annual Spring Gala in Northville, Michigan is just around the corner on April 14, 2018. Funds raised will go
When I found out I was pregnant I was 18 years old. It was my first semester in college, and
Did you know that we count on donors for 10% of our budget? And that we receive no government funding?
Networking and the Power of Social Media The waiting time is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about adoption and
BY: DEBBIE WYNNE, MSED., LPC-S, LCPAA, RPT-S (Originally posted by the National Council For Adoption on December 1, 2017) Curiosity
By Tara Bradford Originally published by Focus On The Family I remember the first time I saw others who looked
Today’s podcast reveals the adoption experience through the eyes of a hospital social worker. You can read the transcript below
Infertility is something that many couples face. Following is one woman’s story of infertility and the decision to adopt. If
Just learned that the baby you are planning to adopt is going through withdrawal; how do you respond? What are
BLOGTALK RADIO: Adoption Focus – Being Open to the Possibility of International Adoption You can read the transcript below or
Advocating for Adoption in Personal Genetics Testing BY: KIT MITCHELL In 2003, the completion of the Human Genome Project opened
BY: DEBBIE WYNNE, MSED., LPC-S, LCPAA, RPT-S Curiosity about who we are, where we came from, and our significance in
The Michigan Department of Heath and Human Services shared tips for safe sleep for infants. Follow these tips for safe
Did you miss this? Last week, NBC 25 News, as well as Fox 66 News out of the Saginaw-Bay City-Flint
BraveLove is a national non-profit charity organization whose mission is to change the perception of adoption through honest, informative and
MichiganRadio.org, invited Paula Springer, Director of AAI’s Eastern Michigan office, to talk about Michigan’s Safe Delivery of Newborns Law on
Meet Shanda. Six years ago she was faced with an unplanned pregnancy that she was not prepared for. She considered
Governor Rick Snyder has declared September 2017 as Infant Safe Sleep Awareness Month in Michigan to highlight the importance of preventing sleep-related