Showing posts with label national adoption month. Show all posts
Showing posts with label national adoption month. Show all posts
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Sunday, November 13, 2016
There are no unwanted children, just unfound families.
Monday, February 15, 2016
What's Next for Adoption Advocates?
By: Chuck Johnson
Adoption has shaped my entire life, personally and professionally. As the son of an adopted person, I watched my father move from feeling a sense of quiet shame about his adoption to a place where at last – late in his life – he could celebrate it and recognize the good it had done for him. As a father by adoption, I’ve walked with my children through both joy and struggle, including the occasional struggle linked to adoption.
As a social worker and a longtime advocate for adoption, I do my best to serve all those impacted by adoption. I love the institution of adoption and feel called to do this work, and I have been blessed throughout my career to serve children who need safe, loving, permanent families.
Every year during National Adoption Month, all those who are touched by adoption have much to celebrate. At home with my family – and with my “work family” at National Council For Adoption – we celebrate adoption every day, not just during the month of November. Adoption is a time-tested institution that has undoubtedly benefited countless children. But as we celebrate its positives, its accomplishments, and its great potential, we must also consider the ways in which we can make adoption work better for all – for the young birth mother or birth father facing an unintended pregnancy who decides adoption is the right choice, for the foster and adoptive families hoping to provide loving homes for children, and for the infants and children who will be adopted and grow to adulthood with adoption as part of their history and identity.
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Adoption has shaped my entire life, personally and professionally. As the son of an adopted person, I watched my father move from feeling a sense of quiet shame about his adoption to a place where at last – late in his life – he could celebrate it and recognize the good it had done for him. As a father by adoption, I’ve walked with my children through both joy and struggle, including the occasional struggle linked to adoption.
As a social worker and a longtime advocate for adoption, I do my best to serve all those impacted by adoption. I love the institution of adoption and feel called to do this work, and I have been blessed throughout my career to serve children who need safe, loving, permanent families.
Every year during National Adoption Month, all those who are touched by adoption have much to celebrate. At home with my family – and with my “work family” at National Council For Adoption – we celebrate adoption every day, not just during the month of November. Adoption is a time-tested institution that has undoubtedly benefited countless children. But as we celebrate its positives, its accomplishments, and its great potential, we must also consider the ways in which we can make adoption work better for all – for the young birth mother or birth father facing an unintended pregnancy who decides adoption is the right choice, for the foster and adoptive families hoping to provide loving homes for children, and for the infants and children who will be adopted and grow to adulthood with adoption as part of their history and identity.
Continue Reading.
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
National Adoption Month: We never outgrow the need for a family
Don't forget November is National Adoption Awareness Month. This year, the focus is on older youth adoption. Clearly, we never outgrow the need for family. In this spirit, special discounts are offered to help families either explore adopting an older child or better meet the needs of the child they are already parenting.
Sunday, November 23, 2014
Our First FREE Course for National Adoption Month
Infant Adoption Education: Learn More
Older Child Adoption Education: Learn More
Professionals Earn Staff Training: Learn More
Heart of the Matter Education
816-246-1100
1508 SW White Ridge
Lee's Summit, MO 64081
http://www.heartofthemattereducation.com
Sunday, November 16, 2014
Our First FREE Course for National Adoption Month
Infant Adoption Education: Learn More
Older Child Adoption Education: Learn More
Professionals Earn Staff Training: Learn More
Heart of the Matter Education
816-246-1100
1508 SW White Ridge
Lee's Summit, MO 64081
http://www.heartofthemattereducation.com
Sunday, November 9, 2014
Our First FREE Course for National Adoption Month
Infant Adoption Education: Learn More
Older Child Adoption Education: Learn More
Professionals Earn Staff Training: Learn More
Heart of the Matter Education
816-246-1100
1508 SW White Ridge
Lee's Summit, MO 64081
http://www.heartofthemattereducation.com
Friday, November 7, 2014
Second FREE Course for National Adoption Month
Infant Adoption Education: Learn More
Older Child Adoption Education: Learn More
Professionals Earn Staff Training: Learn More
Heart of the Matter Education | 816-246-1100 | info@heartofthemattereducation.com | http://www.heartofthemattereducation.com
1508 SW White Ridge
Lee's Summit, MO 64081
Sunday, November 2, 2014
Our First FREE Course for National Adoption Month
Infant Adoption Education: Learn More
Older Child Adoption Education: Learn More
Professionals Earn Staff Training: Learn More
Heart of the Matter Education
816-246-1100
1508 SW White Ridge
Lee's Summit, MO 64081
http://www.heartofthemattereducation.com
Sunday, November 17, 2013
Secretary of State, John Kerry, Remarks on National Adoption Month
Secretary of State, John Kerry, Remarks on National Adoption Month
Washington, DC: November 1, 2013
I have a niece named Iris, who is one of the most extraordinary young women I’ve ever known. From the day she came into our family, she has filled our lives with love and joy. And every time I’m with her, I am grateful my sister Peggy was able to adopt her from China years ago.
Every child needs and deserves to grow up, safe and sound, in a loving home. But sometimes that’s not the kind of environment a child’s biological parents can provide.
When parents or relatives aren’t able to care for children, adoption can help give kids the permanent families they deserve. And, when adoptive families are not available in the places where these children live, inter-country adoptions can help find them a loving home abroad.
I firmly believe that ethical and transparent inter-country adoption is a critical part of the international children’s welfare system. It helps ensure that kids receive the love and support they need to grow into healthy and productive adults. I’ve seen it firsthand. That’s why I worked hard in the Senate to help families navigate past roadblocks in the international adoption process. It’s also why I was proud to be a member of Senator Landrieu’s caucus on adoption.
Today the United States is one of 90 countries that are party to the Hague Adoption Convention – a set of internationally supported principles aimed at protecting both birth and adoptive parents and, most importantly, adopted children.
And thanks to a law President Obama signed this past January, one I co-sponsored when I was a U.S. Senator, today these adoptions are safer than ever. Every U.S.-accredited inter-country adoption provider – in every country, around the world – must adhere to a set of strong, universal standards that make the well-being of kids the top priority.
The State Department’s adoption website – adoption.state.gov – is a great resource for anyone who is interested in learning more. Our Bureau of Consular Affairs keeps this site updated with the latest country information sheets, adoption processes, and developments that may affect inter-country adoption.
Over the past decade, more than 200,000 children – from more than 100 countries – were adopted by American families. And as we mark National Adoption Month this November, the Department of State commits to doing our part to find loving homes for thousands and thousands more.
Friday, November 30, 2012
Last Day of National Adoption Month
If you are like me, I love nothing more than a lingering celebration. While today is officially the last day of National Adoption Month, it's never too late to share some beautiful reminders of what adoption means in our lives every day, all year long. Thank you Hopscotch Family for this stunningly beautiful story of your family!!
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Secretary Clinton Delivers Remarks in Honor of National Adoption Month at the USCIS Citizenship Ceremony for Internationally Adopted Children
"...And I want to thank USCIS for – I want to thank you for partnering with this effort. We want to make sure that governments around the world play by the same set of rules when it comes to intercountry adoption, putting the health and welfare of children first.
And as we mark National Adoption Month, that’s what our embassies will be emphasizing. Because we think of intercountry adoption is an important matter of foreign policy. It provides the opportunity for loving parents to offer a permanent home and a family for children who need that. And it deepens and enriches our culture and builds on one of America’s greatest strengths, our diversity So this is a special time to welcome new members to the American family..."
Watch Secretary Clinton's speech in honor of National Adoption Month.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Send Us Your Adoption Stories For ‘Home Is Where You Make It’ Week!
Read the full story & submit your entry at mommyish.com>
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