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Hepatitis C Positive Babies

by Melissa J

20 Feb 2007 06:45 AM

There are a large number of children waiting in the foster system for adoption due to their parent's poor choice to use illegal drugs. As the result of a pregnant mother having used a dirty needle for injecting drugs, her unborn baby may be at risk for contracting diseases like hepatitis.

Making Contact: Finding My Child's Adopted Siblings

by Melissa J

17 Dec 2006 03:01 AM

After three years of playing amateur private investigator, I finally found the rest of my son's birth siblings' adoptive families. I desperately wanted more information on my son's family medical background than I was given by our state.

Things I Wish I was Told about Adoption

by Melissa J

18 Oct 2006 09:21 AM

I'm not only going to share the things that I wish I was told about adoption prior to doing it, but the things I'm glad I was told as well.

Celebrating an Adoptive Placement

by Melissa J

16 Oct 2006 09:50 AM

What a joyful time it is in a family's life when the child they've waited for is finally placed. Like most families, we were eager to show our child off and celebrate their entry into our lives.

Telling Your Child That They Were Adopted

by Melissa J

22 Sep 2006 08:20 AM

When you adopt an older child, likely there isn't reason to tell them they were adopted as they probably already know. For parents out there that adopted younger children, this is something you're going to have to face if you haven't already.

Communicating With Your Case Worker

by Melissa J

22 Aug 2006 06:39 PM

You may recall me talking about that awful "hurry up and wait" game. You might even be playing it now. If you are, I'm sure you have discovered, the state does not work on our time! Often times, case workers are very over loaded with each case being unique.



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