Recent Adoption Blog | State Adoptions PostsAdoption Options for Single Parents: Adopting from the Child Welfare Systemby Pam Connell29 Oct 2007 01:56 PMUnmarried individuals may wonder about their options for parenting. Certainly parenting a child who needs you is an admirable goal. Some individuals may not feel they can parent without the support of a partner. Social Workers: A Day in Their Shoesby Fatherofeight04 Mar 2007 11:00 AMThose of you who have been following my blogs know that I am no fan of the child protection / foster care / adopt system in Texas. That is a common feeling with most of the people who have shared their stories from other states. Makala, We Decided We Wanted to Adopt You and Your Brother.by Anna Glendenning14 Jan 2007 06:01 PMContinued from: My Journey to Become Your Mother. Makala, When mommy and daddy were talking about getting married we were still young enough to have a family but, made a choice that we wanted to adopt our children. Who's Causing More Damage, the Home or the State?by Melissa J30 Dec 2006 02:07 AMIt's tragic enough when a circumstances of abuse or neglect require a child be removed from their home. Children, even when placed in the best homes and receive the most appropriate care still may struggle with past trauma. Each Case is So Differentby Melissa J28 Dec 2006 02:54 AMOne of the most frustrating things I'd hear after asking how long it takes to adopt was, "It depends; each case is so different. Types of Adoption Part Two: Adoption From the Child Welfare Systemby Pam Connell28 Dec 2006 02:52 AMThere are three main types of adoption: domestic U.S. infant adoption, adoption from foster care/state welfare agencies, and international adoption. Adoption through the child welfare system also involves completing a homestudy. The Child Protection System is in Troubleby Fatherofeight07 Dec 2006 04:13 PMWe can read about child abuse cases almost every day in the newspaper. The cases that are publicized are just the tip of the iceberg. I will give two examples that I know about that will not get any publicity. We are friends with a state social worker. Attitudes Regarding State Adoptions: Part 2by Melissa J02 Nov 2006 09:32 AMIn part one I shared some misconceptions and attitudes in regard to children adopted through the state. Attitudes Regarding State Adoptions: Part 1by Melissa J02 Nov 2006 01:00 AMThe following is a list of attitudes and misconceptions people have about adoption usually prior to their placement. I don't intend to discourage anyone, but it's important for families to be realistic in expectation. Finally Finalizedby Melissa J14 Oct 2006 09:41 PMWhen starting out our adoption journey, my husband and I found the waiting to be difficult. One moment we needed to submit documentation right away to be processed, then in another moment, we would find our selves waiting wondering if we were forgotten. Recent Blog Comments Pam Connell says... "Thanks for sharing this experience." In Star's Death Occasions a Reminder of When and How to Mention Adoption centraloregonmom says... "Thank you!" In Star's Death Occasions a Reminder of When and How to Mention Adoption |
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