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Re: “Mom, Why Don’t I Look Like You?”

kekesofly — Tue, 15 May 2012 11:14:58 -0000

hey yall

Re: Katherine Heigl: Bonding with her Adopted Baby

Deborahconyers62 — Wed, 02 May 2012 08:13:35 -0000

i wil like to a adoted a baby gril at the age1 ,2, 3 age old my name deborah conyers 62@yahoo.com

Re: Using Pinterest to Share and Discover Open Adoption

Andrea Mason — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:25:10 -0000

I love Pinterest!

Re: Adoption isn’t a Sprint, so Learn to Pace Yourself.

Rodney R — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 12:49:50 -0000

Well said A Thomas. I would add that when you reach your destination, you look back and realize it was worth every step of the way.

Re: Redefining Family, Whether I Like It Or Not

Michelle Keyes — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 16:49:10 -0000

Great post! Thanks so much for sharing!

Re: Study Shows Infant Adoption Has Changed, Only 5% Are Closed Adoptions

Carlynne Hershberger — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 18:05:18 -0000

Open adoption was developed as another means of enticing young, vulnerable expectant moms into placing their babies for adoption. Open adoption is not enforceable. Open adoptions only remain open at the whim of adoptive parents.

Re: Study Shows Infant Adoption Has Changed, Only 5% Are Closed Adoptions

Ann Wrixon — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:49:34 -0000

This report is excellent. I hope every adoption professional reads it. In addition, potential adoptive parents and birth parents would be well served by this information. Current birthparents, adoptive parents and adoptees will also find the information helpful.

Re: My Adoption Library

Melissa — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 16:18:49 -0000

This is so beautiful. Knowing the complexity of adoption stories through the metaphor of books and libraries is lovely. Adoption is a journey full of ups and downs, lots of unexpected surprises and sometimes disappointment. But, at the heart of all of it, is love. Love. Love. Hooray!

Re: Top Ten Tips for Avoiding Delays When Filing for the Adoption Tax Credit

BlueTax — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:58:44 -0000

Thanks
for the link to the tips for avoiding delays when filing for an adoption tax
credit. Great information.

Re: My Adoption Library

Michelle Keyes — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:50:13 -0000

What a great post! Thanks for sharing!

Re: IAC’s Website Re-Design is Now Live!

Ryan Schwab — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:16:04 -0000

Hello! You can start the process by signing up for a free adoption information session at http://www.adoptionhelp.org/in...

Re: IAC’s Website Re-Design is Now Live!

Joeylyn34 — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 17:39:19 -0000

How do i get started to adopt a baby. I am 39 years old and iam very interested in adopting a baby. Please tell me how

Re: Meet Glenda Duru, Birthparent Outreach, Houston

Cindy — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:37:10 -0000

Welcome to the TX office, Glenda!! I'm looking forward to working with you!

Re: “Transracial Adoption Talk” Open Adoption Magazine, Winter 2012

Tina — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 11:09:48 -0000

I would love to receive regular copies of this publication. How should I proceed? The link above isn't working.

Re: Meet Glenda Duru, Birthparent Outreach, Houston

Awallace — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 11:37:01 -0000

Hello Glenda, and welcome to IAC! We're happy you with us!!
Take Care,
Aki

Re: Meet Glenda Duru, Birthparent Outreach, Houston

Cmcintyre — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 15:21:49 -0000

Welome, Glenda!! So glad to have you here! :)

Re: Meet Glenda Duru, Birthparent Outreach, Houston

Ann Wrixon — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 14:54:58 -0000

Hi Glenda,

I am so glad you are working with us. I look forward to meeting you in person during my next visit to Texas! I can't wait to hear and learn more about you.

Best,

Ann Wrixon
IAC Executive Director

Re: Meet Glenda Duru, Birthparent Outreach, Houston

Lhasegawa — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 14:47:20 -0000

Welcome Glenda! Sounds like you are the perfect match with the IAC. You will have fun working for the IAC and you will learn a lot!
Best Wishes! Lynn

Re: Meet Glenda Duru, Birthparent Outreach, Houston

Ericks — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 14:32:51 -0000

Hi Glenda! Welcome! I hope you enjoy working here, and I'm so glad you're with us.
-Elena Ricks

Re: Meet Glenda Duru, Birthparent Outreach, Houston

Tai F. (LA Office) — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 14:27:21 -0000

Welcome Glenda!!! :D Hope you love it here at IAC.

Re: IAC Releases “Families of Open Adoption” Film

Darlene — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:57:57 -0000

BRAVO!!!!

Re: IAC Releases “Families of Open Adoption” Film

Susan Longerbeam — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 20:21:11 -0000

Nice, IAC!

Wonderful Valentine's gift.

Susan Longerbeam

Re: Open Adoption Reality Show “Adoption Diaries” on WeTV

louise1966 — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:00:49 -0000

I have just discovered this insightful show and, as yet, have not viewed an episode which sees the birth mother change her mind. Money is never discussed and I'm sure that viewers of the show would be interested to know what the financial outlay is to the adoptive parents; can only wealthy couples afford to explore this route? What exactly do they bankroll throughout the pregnancy? I live in England where it is illegal to 'buy' a baby, so any money paid out is categorised as being for expenses. Another option which is not examined is the termination of the pregnancy.

Re: Waiting to Adopt: Selecting Child Care Provider

nancyyounie — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:53:06 -0000

we love to have a baby in my twon berlin nh i wish i can have my own baby but i can not i stay home my boy friand work just 2 days of a week .his name is kris and my is nancy i do not smok but sametime i well have one beer

Re: Adam Pertman, author of Adoption Nation, Discusses Adoption Trends in 2012

Tim Elder — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:33:28 -0000

I really respect the work of Mr. Pertman so it is very interesting hearing his comments about adoption trends. I would like to know what research Mr. Pertman points to when he says, “The adoptions that people historically think of when they think of adoption, infant adoption, is now the smallest minority,” he says. I understand it is easier to see statistics on international adoptions and not as easy for domestic - especially infant adoptions. I'm not so sure that infant adoption is the smalles minority - as compared to all U.S. adoptions?