<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Adoption.com News</title><link>http://news.adoption.com</link><description>Adoption.com News</description><language>en-us</language><pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2012 07:52:50 +0000</pubDate><lastBuildDate>Mon, 21 May 2012 07:52:50 +0000</lastBuildDate><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>International adoptions drop amid fraud crackdowns</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/international-adoptions-drop-amid-fraud-crackdowns</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 17:47:59 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/international-adoptions-drop-amid-fraud-crackdowns</guid><author>AdminFA</author><description><![CDATA[The number of international adoptions has fallen to its lowest point in 15 years.]]></description></item><item><title>Poverty, Money and Demand behind Ethiopia's Adoption Boom</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/poverty-money-and-demand-behind-ethiopias-adoption-boom-1</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 18:02:40 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/poverty-money-and-demand-behind-ethiopias-adoption-boom-1</guid><author>AdminFA</author><description><![CDATA[Due to loose controls, poverty and the money brought in by international adoption, Ethiopia has become one of the largest adoption destinations in the world. -SOS Children's Villages]]></description></item><item><title>Rwanda: Adoption Policy in the Pipeline</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/rwanda-adoption-policy-in-the-pipeline</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 19:39:08 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/rwanda-adoption-policy-in-the-pipeline</guid><author>AdminFA</author><description><![CDATA[The government has announced a new policy in which orphanage homes will be phased out in the next two years.]]></description></item><item><title>Fewer Children Adopted in 2011</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/fewer-children-adopted-in-2011</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:44:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/fewer-children-adopted-in-2011</guid><author>AdminFA</author><description><![CDATA[The number of children adopted in Estonia last year reached 110, 21 fewer than in the year prior, data of the Ministry of Social Affairs has shown.]]></description></item><item><title>Hopes raised on adoptions from Vietnam</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/hopes-raised-on-adoptions-from-vietnam</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:22:06 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/hopes-raised-on-adoptions-from-vietnam</guid><author>AdminFA</author><description><![CDATA[Adoption lines between Ireland and Vietnam are set to reopen by autumn, Kevin Doyle of the Herald reports.]]></description></item><item><title>Secretary of State Clinton on international adoption | Washington Times Communities</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/secretary-of-state-clinton-on-international-adoption-washington-times-communities</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2012 17:46:07 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/secretary-of-state-clinton-on-international-adoption-washington-times-communities</guid><author>AdminFA</author><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON, March 5, 2012 — Last week, during Secretary of State Hilary Clinton’s testimony to the Senate about the State Department's fiscal year 2013 budget request, Senator Mary Landrieu (D-LA) asked what measures the State Department was taking to assist vulnerable and orphaned children.]]></description></item><item><title>Citizenship for All Adoptees</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/citizenship-for-all-adoptees-1</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2012 17:13:24 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/citizenship-for-all-adoptees-1</guid><author>Administrator</author><description><![CDATA['Adoptive Families' examines the history of citizenship for children adopted internationally, the current situation, and steps that can be taken to close critical loopholes on a policy-level scale, and to ensure protection for your family.]]></description></item><item><title>A Taiwanese American Adoptee's Journey and Search for Identity</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/a-taiwanese-american-adoptees-journey-and-search-for-identity</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 22:56:03 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/a-taiwanese-american-adoptees-journey-and-search-for-identity</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[For years Marijane explained to people that she was born in Taiwan, but was really Japanese and Vietnamese adopted by white parents.  Now after a 2 year search, everything has changed.]]></description></item><item><title>Adopted kids mini-ambassadors come Lunar New Year - Boston.com</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/adopted-kids-mini-ambassadors-come-lunar-new-year-bostoncom</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:16:16 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/adopted-kids-mini-ambassadors-come-lunar-new-year-bostoncom</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[The symbolism and superstitions surrounding the new year are steeped in more than 5,000 years of Chinese history.]]></description></item><item><title>Adoptive parents connect to kids' culture through new foods | The Indianapolis Star | indystar.com</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/adoptive-parents-connect-to-kids-culture-through-new-foods-the-indianapolis-star-indystarcom</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:16:16 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/adoptive-parents-connect-to-kids-culture-through-new-foods-the-indianapolis-star-indystarcom</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[The first time Rolfsen cooked an Ethiopian meal at home, she spent almost the whole day in the kitchen.]]></description></item><item><title>Rock Center with Brian Williams - A return to Haiti two years after earthquake stranded children in adoption limbo</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/rock-center-with-brian-williams-a-return-to-haiti-two-years-after-earthquake-stranded-children-in-adoption-limbo</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:35:06 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/rock-center-with-brian-williams-a-return-to-haiti-two-years-after-earthquake-stranded-children-in-adoption-limbo</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[It took about a week, but eventually, the U.S. and Haitian governments allowed about 1,100 "almost-adopted" children to leave Haiti]]></description></item><item><title>Adoption of Korean boys leads to full house - journalreview.com: News</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/adoption-of-korean-boys-leads-to-full-house-journalreviewcom-news-1</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2011 22:45:29 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/adoption-of-korean-boys-leads-to-full-house-journalreviewcom-news-1</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Paul said deciding what country to adopt from is a matter of “figuring out where you fit in and what works for your family.”]]></description></item><item><title>A new family Christmas: Two Wausau-area families grow by adopting Ethiopian children | Wausau Daily Herald | wausaudailyherald.com</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/a-new-family-christmas-two-wausau-area-families-grow-by-adopting-ethiopian-children-wausau-daily-herald-wausaudailyheraldcom</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 20:05:52 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/a-new-family-christmas-two-wausau-area-families-grow-by-adopting-ethiopian-children-wausau-daily-herald-wausaudailyheraldcom</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[After plenty of prayer and discussion, Michelle and Aaron, both 34, decided they would adopt two children from Ethiopia in April 2010.]]></description></item><item><title>Adoptions more difficult after TN woman sent boy back to Russia | wbir.com</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/adoptions-more-difficult-after-tn-woman-sent-boy-back-to-russia-wbircom-1</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:39:30 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/adoptions-more-difficult-after-tn-woman-sent-boy-back-to-russia-wbircom-1</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Counselors try to prepare families for children who not only come from a different culture, but who have already lived through grief and loss.]]></description></item><item><title>Cabot couple home with adopted son from China | todaysthv.com</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/cabot-couple-home-with-adopted-son-from-china-todaysthvcom</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 18:14:55 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/cabot-couple-home-with-adopted-son-from-china-todaysthvcom</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Sylvie Berry says foreign adoption comes with a lot of unknowns and waiting.]]></description></item><item><title>Keeping adoption safe - The Irish Times - Tue, Oct 11, 2011</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/keeping-adoption-safe-the-irish-times-tue-oct-11-2011</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:19:21 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/keeping-adoption-safe-the-irish-times-tue-oct-11-2011</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Vietnam was one of the countries from which children were adopted into Ireland in the last decade.]]></description></item><item><title>Jody Landers:  Wife, Mother, Social Impact Trailblazer: Bridging the Worlds of Social Change</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/jody-landers-wife-mother-social-impact-trailblazer-bridging-the-worlds-of-social-change</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2011 21:12:54 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/jody-landers-wife-mother-social-impact-trailblazer-bridging-the-worlds-of-social-change</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[When their fourth son was born with a rare, life-threatening birth defect, Landers and her husband had what they consider a life-changing experience.]]></description></item><item><title>SA tightens rules on foreign adoptions: News24: South Africa: News</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/sa-tightens-rules-on-foreign-adoptions-news24-south-africa-news</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2011 21:12:54 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/sa-tightens-rules-on-foreign-adoptions-news24-south-africa-news</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Foreigners are required to live in South Africa for five years before they can adopt.]]></description></item><item><title>KC couple expand family by taking in a preemie - KansasCity.com</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/kc-couple-expand-family-by-taking-in-a-preemie-kansascitycom</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 22:05:54 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/kc-couple-expand-family-by-taking-in-a-preemie-kansascitycom</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Soon enough they learned of a newborn who needed them, a boy, a preemie who weighed just two pounds at birth.]]></description></item><item><title>Adoption parties: Are they a solution to the adoption crisis? | Society | The Guardian</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/adoption-parties-are-they-a-solution-to-the-adoption-crisis-society-the-guardian</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2011 20:38:35 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/adoption-parties-are-they-a-solution-to-the-adoption-crisis-society-the-guardian</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[In some states the matches made at these events represent almost half of all placements.]]></description></item><item><title>Waterloo natives nearing finish line in long adoption process of Nigerian baby</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/waterloo-natives-nearing-finish-line-in-long-adoption-process-of-nigerian-baby-1</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2011 21:58:36 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/waterloo-natives-nearing-finish-line-in-long-adoption-process-of-nigerian-baby-1</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Braley's office helped the Craigs in their effort to bring Joseph to the United States and adopt him as their son.]]></description></item><item><title>Tulsa woman refuses to give up attempt to adopt Pakistani girl | Tulsa World</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/tulsa-woman-refuses-to-give-up-attempt-to-adopt-pakistani-girl-tulsa-world</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 21:02:23 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/tulsa-woman-refuses-to-give-up-attempt-to-adopt-pakistani-girl-tulsa-world</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[At the embassy she was told the girl's birth certificate and the birth mother's death certificate were fraudulent documents.]]></description></item><item><title>Dolphin tail technology used to help Clovis girl     - Local- fresnobee.com</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/dolphin-tail-technology-used-to-help-clovis-girl-local-fresnobeecom</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 21:02:23 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/dolphin-tail-technology-used-to-help-clovis-girl-local-fresnobeecom</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Susan McKeon said she knew immediately that "this is our baby."]]></description></item><item><title>Carmel Valley family shares inspirational tale of adoption - Del Mar Times | Del Mar Times</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/carmel-valley-family-shares-inspirational-tale-of-adoption-del-mar-times-del-mar-times</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2011 19:52:55 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/carmel-valley-family-shares-inspirational-tale-of-adoption-del-mar-times-del-mar-times</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[In January 1998, the Pieroneks flew to Vietnam to meet Tuyet and Martin.]]></description></item><item><title>Rolling Meadows teen makes leap from Chinese orphanage to MIT - DailyHerald.com</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/rolling-meadows-teen-makes-leap-from-chinese-orphanage-to-mit-dailyheraldcom</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2011 19:52:55 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/rolling-meadows-teen-makes-leap-from-chinese-orphanage-to-mit-dailyheraldcom</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[The quick-witted and spirited teen is also an accomplished pianist and singer.]]></description></item><item><title>More foster families needed over Czech infant homes's abolition | Prague Monitor</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/more-foster-families-needed-over-czech-infant-homess-abolition-prague-monitor-1</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2011 19:52:55 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/more-foster-families-needed-over-czech-infant-homess-abolition-prague-monitor-1</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[The main reason for the change is that institutional care negatively affects the development of children, Svrckova said.]]></description></item><item><title>Chaska Herald - Return to Vietnam</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/chaska-herald-return-to-vietnam</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 17:22:26 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/chaska-herald-return-to-vietnam</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[The Lanes were no strangers to adoption. The duo brought eight adopted children into their home.]]></description></item><item><title>The "most wonderful gift from God"</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/the-most-wonderful-gift-from-god</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2011 18:29:17 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/the-most-wonderful-gift-from-god</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Nine of the 12 families were able to attend this first reunion since their adoptions in October of 2006.]]></description></item><item><title>Mother's goal is clean water in Ethiopia | SeacoastOnline.com</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/mothers-goal-is-clean-water-in-ethiopia-seacoastonlinecom</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2011 18:29:17 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/mothers-goal-is-clean-water-in-ethiopia-seacoastonlinecom</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[The goal of the project is to bring clean water to the people of Mudula, a town located in southeastern Ethiopia.]]></description></item><item><title>Georgia Family Shares International Adoption Challenges, Blessings Online | All News Wire</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/georgia-family-shares-international-adoption-challenges-blessings-online-all-news-wire</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2011 20:01:48 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/georgia-family-shares-international-adoption-challenges-blessings-online-all-news-wire</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Children in other countries are forced to leave orphanages at the age of 16, and Yuliya’s birthday in October of 2011 was quickly approaching.]]></description></item><item><title>China invites children adopted to US to return to their roots | PRI.ORG</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/china-invites-children-adopted-to-us-to-return-to-their-roots-priorg</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2011 23:03:39 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/china-invites-children-adopted-to-us-to-return-to-their-roots-priorg</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Since 1999, an estimated 80,000 Chinese children have been adopted internationally.]]></description></item><item><title>The Hindu : Opinion / Op-Ed : Issues of parenthood at an older age</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/the-hindu-opinion-op-ed-issues-of-parenthood-at-an-older-age</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2011 23:03:39 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/the-hindu-opinion-op-ed-issues-of-parenthood-at-an-older-age</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[In India, nearly 15 per cent of all married couples in the child-bearing age (about 15 million of them) are infertile.]]></description></item><item><title>Social media spurs adoption for Roseville family - Roseville Press-Tribune</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/social-media-spurs-adoption-for-roseville-family-roseville-press-tribune</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2011 23:03:39 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/social-media-spurs-adoption-for-roseville-family-roseville-press-tribune</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[After approval from U.S. Immigration, the Stonebrooks will fly to Uganda to finalize the adoption.]]></description></item><item><title>Girl, adoptive family are the 'perfect fit' - Spokesman.com - Aug. 18, 2011</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/girl-adoptive-family-are-the-perfect-fit-spokesmancom-aug-18-2011</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2011 18:30:20 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/girl-adoptive-family-are-the-perfect-fit-spokesmancom-aug-18-2011</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[With the McCoys, Qian has the security and love to be a child and dream.]]></description></item><item><title>Guatemala Issues Decree Speeding Up Child Adoptions | Fox News Latino</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/guatemala-issues-decree-speeding-up-child-adoptions-fox-news-latino</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2011 18:30:20 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/guatemala-issues-decree-speeding-up-child-adoptions-fox-news-latino</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Sen. Landrieu said that the decree may include more than 44 cases, although those are certain to be resolved.]]></description></item><item><title>Couple welcome their overseas bundle of love - Green Valley News: News</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/couple-welcome-their-overseas-bundle-of-love-green-valley-news-news</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2011 22:58:41 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/couple-welcome-their-overseas-bundle-of-love-green-valley-news-news</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Working through the adoption services, the Morelands traveled to the islands.]]></description></item><item><title>Step Forward for Orphans March: American families to protest U.S. policies | Washington Times Communities</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/step-forward-for-orphans-march-american-families-to-protest-us-policies-washington-times-communities</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2011 22:58:41 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/step-forward-for-orphans-march-american-families-to-protest-us-policies-washington-times-communities</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[The fate of the children of these American parents remains unknown as new adoption procedures are drafted, treaties brokered and high-level discussions continue.]]></description></item><item><title>A Journey Back Home To Russia For Our Son - Pelham, NY Patch</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/a-journey-back-home-to-russia-for-our-son-pelham-ny-patch</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2011 19:19:19 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/a-journey-back-home-to-russia-for-our-son-pelham-ny-patch</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[The highlight of our visit comes when we walk across the courtyard and go up the stairs to the room where we met Patrick.]]></description></item><item><title>Adopting a child from a Russian orphanage - Telegraph</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/adopting-a-child-from-a-russian-orphanage-telegraph</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2011 19:19:19 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/adopting-a-child-from-a-russian-orphanage-telegraph</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[The family await a final UK court hearing on October 4 when, all being well, Ivy’s adoption approval in the UK will be signed off.]]></description></item><item><title>'The Chinese Sisters' | The Post and Courier, Charleston SC - News, Sports, Entertainment</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/the-chinese-sisters-the-post-and-courier-charleston-sc-news-sports-entertainment</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2011 19:19:19 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/the-chinese-sisters-the-post-and-courier-charleston-sc-news-sports-entertainment</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[The 11 families, three of which are from the Lowcountry, try to get together at least once a year.]]></description></item><item><title>Since You Asked: Two daughters, two families living happily ever after - Marin Independent Journal</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/since-you-asked-two-daughters-two-families-living-happily-ever-after-marin-independent-journal</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2011 17:47:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/since-you-asked-two-daughters-two-families-living-happily-ever-after-marin-independent-journal</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[The adoptions were a completely happy experience for his family, Sherwood says, and he encourages other families to adopt overseas.]]></description></item><item><title>Ukrainian orphans find the meaning of family in St. Tammany | 						NOLA.com</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/ukrainian-orphans-find-the-meaning-of-family-in-st-tammany-nolacom</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Aug 2011 22:51:31 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/ukrainian-orphans-find-the-meaning-of-family-in-st-tammany-nolacom</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[New Horizons visits orphanages twice per year to look for children who have resilience against their past circumstances.]]></description></item><item><title>ksl.com -  3-week program looks to unite orphans with adoptive families in Utah</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/kslcom-3-week-program-looks-to-unite-orphans-with-adoptive-families-in-utah</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Aug 2011 22:51:31 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/kslcom-3-week-program-looks-to-unite-orphans-with-adoptive-families-in-utah</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Jolley and his wife have adopted three children from eastern Europe.]]></description></item><item><title>Finally, a family - Midland Daily News: News</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/finally-a-family-midland-daily-news-news</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2011 22:52:15 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/finally-a-family-midland-daily-news-news</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[The children's arrival was just the beginning of the aodption process.]]></description></item><item><title>The Zukor Family: Keeping Siblings Together - Havre de Grace, MD Patch</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/the-zukor-family-keeping-siblings-together-havre-de-grace-md-patch</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2011 22:52:15 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/the-zukor-family-keeping-siblings-together-havre-de-grace-md-patch</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[When the Zukors made the decision to adopt, they chose Russia, Christie said, because her husband's grandfather was a Russian immigrant.]]></description></item><item><title>United in adoption | The Journal Gazette | Fort Wayne, IN</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/united-in-adoption-the-journal-gazette-fort-wayne-in</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2011 22:52:15 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/united-in-adoption-the-journal-gazette-fort-wayne-in</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[The numbers mean that in 2010, more than one in five internationally adopted children in America came from Ethiopia.]]></description></item><item><title>The Getz-Hirsch Adoption: Special Addition From Korea - Havre de Grace, MD Patch</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/the-getz-hirsch-adoption-special-addition-from-korea-havre-de-grace-md-patch-1</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2011 22:52:15 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/the-getz-hirsch-adoption-special-addition-from-korea-havre-de-grace-md-patch-1</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Hirsch glows when she talks about Leah, who is an honor roll student.]]></description></item><item><title>Drop in international adoptions sparks debate - USATODAY.com</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/drop-in-international-adoptions-sparks-debate-usatodaycom</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jul 2011 23:17:16 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/drop-in-international-adoptions-sparks-debate-usatodaycom</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[For Americans seeking to adopt internationally, the ramifications of the changing landscape are profound.]]></description></item><item><title>Census: Adoptions on the rise in Erie, Crawford counties - Local News -  GoErie.com/Erie Times-News</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/census-adoptions-on-the-rise-in-erie-crawford-counties-local-news-goeriecomerie-times-news</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jul 2011 23:17:16 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/census-adoptions-on-the-rise-in-erie-crawford-counties-local-news-goeriecomerie-times-news</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[China has since tightened its policies, attaching a waiting list of five years or longer to adoptive parents.]]></description></item><item><title>Lives enriched through international adoption | Springfield News-Leader | News-Leader.com</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/lives-enriched-through-international-adoption-springfield-news-leader-news-leadercom</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jul 2011 22:47:30 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/lives-enriched-through-international-adoption-springfield-news-leader-news-leadercom</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[The one virtue the families say you need if you want to adopt is patience.]]></description></item><item><title>InsideHalton Article: From Russia with love</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/insidehalton-article-from-russia-with-love</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2011 15:48:22 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/insidehalton-article-from-russia-with-love</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Just before Thanksgiving, the mom-in-waiting will head to her son’s homeland for three weeks to finalize the adoption.]]></description></item><item><title>Hundreds of babies need a loving home - IOL Lifestyle | IOL.co.za</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/hundreds-of-babies-need-a-loving-home-iol-lifestyle-iolcoza</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2011 21:28:59 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/hundreds-of-babies-need-a-loving-home-iol-lifestyle-iolcoza</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[The babies at Othandweni and Princess Alice all share one thing in common – the need for a family and a place to call home.]]></description></item><item><title>Chosen children reunite</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/chosen-children-reunite</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2011 21:28:59 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/chosen-children-reunite</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Although grateful for having loving parents, on Sunday the teenagers were happy just to be together eating pizza.]]></description></item><item><title>Child adopted from China makes family complete | wbir.com</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/child-adopted-from-china-makes-family-complete-wbircom</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2011 19:25:08 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/child-adopted-from-china-makes-family-complete-wbircom</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Alaina traveled a long way to her new home in America and has come a long way adapting.]]></description></item><item><title>US Couple on Mission to Facilitate Adoption from Ethiopia</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/us-couple-on-mission-to-facilitate-adoption-from-ethiopia</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2011 20:24:41 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/us-couple-on-mission-to-facilitate-adoption-from-ethiopia</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Caleb and Rebecca have chose to keep everything in the open and freely share with Sukari what information they have in regards to her birth-parents.]]></description></item><item><title>From India with love | MailTribune.com</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/from-india-with-love-mailtribunecom-1</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2011 20:24:41 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/from-india-with-love-mailtribunecom-1</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Brie is currently working to create a non-profit agency in order to raise funds for food, formula and medical supplies for India's orphans.]]></description></item><item><title>Vietnam adoptions: West Palm Beach professor takes adoption plea to Washington, D.C. - South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/vietnam-adoptions-west-palm-beach-professor-takes-adoption-plea-to-washington-dc-south-florida-sun-sentinelcom</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2011 22:56:01 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/vietnam-adoptions-west-palm-beach-professor-takes-adoption-plea-to-washington-dc-south-florida-sun-sentinelcom</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[The earliest possible break could be Oct. 1, when Vietnam is expected to sign the Hague Convention, which imposes standards for adoptions.]]></description></item><item><title>Adoptive mom inspires others in the midst of her own pain | others, adoptive, own - The Star Online : The Newspaper of Cleveland County</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/adoptive-mom-inspires-others-in-the-midst-of-her-own-pain-others-adoptive-own-the-star-online-the-newspaper-of-cleveland-county</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jun 2011 18:28:24 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/adoptive-mom-inspires-others-in-the-midst-of-her-own-pain-others-adoptive-own-the-star-online-the-newspaper-of-cleveland-county</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Through a series of events, everyone in the family became convinced they were supposed to take the child they had only known about for six days.]]></description></item><item><title>Faith &amp; Works | Evangelicals push for adoptions in children's home countries | The Courier-Journal | courier-journal.com</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/faith-works-evangelicals-push-for-adoptions-in-childrens-home-countries-the-courier-journal-courier-journalcom</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2011 19:43:21 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/faith-works-evangelicals-push-for-adoptions-in-childrens-home-countries-the-courier-journal-courier-journalcom</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Cristi Slate is helping promote a program to support adoptions of Russian and other orphans by families within their home country.]]></description></item><item><title>A day redefined to honor single moms</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/a-day-redefined-to-honor-single-moms</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2011 20:58:40 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/a-day-redefined-to-honor-single-moms</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[According to the Ministry of Health and Welfare, 158,703 children were adopted abroad from 1953-2005.]]></description></item><item><title>Foreign adoption of special needs kids promoted</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/foreign-adoption-of-special-needs-kids-promoted</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2011 20:58:40 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/foreign-adoption-of-special-needs-kids-promoted</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[To help these children get better opportunities to be adopted, the Department of Adoption has started a pilot programme to promote special needs adoptions.]]></description></item><item><title>She's mother to five, doctor to many | Wichita Eagle</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/shes-mother-to-five-doctor-to-many-wichita-eagle</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2011 22:40:08 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/shes-mother-to-five-doctor-to-many-wichita-eagle</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[On Tuesday, Amy Short and her husband will pack up their three biological sons and their twin adopted daughters and take off for China, where they will adopt another child.]]></description></item><item><title>Living the American dream - San Jose Mercury News</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/living-the-american-dream-san-jose-mercury-news</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2011 17:55:54 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/living-the-american-dream-san-jose-mercury-news</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[This summer, Charlie's going to start swimming lessons. It's another part of living his American family dream.]]></description></item><item><title>Strategy: Host, interact -- then adopt (OneNewsNow.com)</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/strategy-host-interact-then-adopt-onenewsnowcom</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2011 17:55:54 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/strategy-host-interact-then-adopt-onenewsnowcom</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Of the 1,600-plus children ages 5 through 15 who have traveled to the U.S. through the Summer Miracles program, more than 85 percent have been adopted -- approximately half by their hosts.]]></description></item><item><title>San Marino offers to take in orphans, abandoned children | The Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/san-marino-offers-to-take-in-orphans-abandoned-children-the-manila-bulletin-newspaper-online-1</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2011 17:48:41 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/san-marino-offers-to-take-in-orphans-abandoned-children-the-manila-bulletin-newspaper-online-1</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[At least 30 couples from San Marino have applied for inter-country adoption of children from the Philippines.]]></description></item><item><title>Peebles family's adoption leads to lengthy stay in foreign country</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/peebles-familys-adoption-leads-to-lengthy-stay-in-foreign-country</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2011 17:48:41 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/peebles-familys-adoption-leads-to-lengthy-stay-in-foreign-country</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Sylvia was legally their daughter, but they were unable to leave Guatemala with her.]]></description></item><item><title>From Russia, to Love: Maria Comes Home - Rochester-Rochester Hills, MI Patch</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/from-russia-to-love-maria-comes-home-rochester-rochester-hills-mi-patch-1</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2011 17:48:41 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/from-russia-to-love-maria-comes-home-rochester-rochester-hills-mi-patch-1</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[The orphanage, was austere, the Lepores said, but it was a pleasant place where the caregivers were devoted to the children.]]></description></item><item><title>Rescued from 'Living Hell,' Russian Boy Found Home in Bethlehem - Bethlehem, PA Patch</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/rescued-from-living-hell-russian-boy-found-home-in-bethlehem-bethlehem-pa-patch</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2011 19:48:48 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/rescued-from-living-hell-russian-boy-found-home-in-bethlehem-bethlehem-pa-patch</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Paula Lahutsky had no plans to adopt - - until she heard about Vanya Pastukov.]]></description></item><item><title>Russia-U.S. adoption treaty to be signed in May | Society | RIA Novosti</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/russia-us-adoption-treaty-to-be-signed-in-may-society-ria-novosti</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2011 19:48:48 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/russia-us-adoption-treaty-to-be-signed-in-may-society-ria-novosti</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Russia suspended the adoptions last year after a Tennessee woman sent her 7-year-old adoptive son back to Russia.]]></description></item><item><title>Couple is passionate about helping orphans</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/couple-is-passionate-about-helping-orphans-1</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2011 19:48:48 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/couple-is-passionate-about-helping-orphans-1</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Jonathan’s desire to adopt grew out of his experiences in working with Romanian street children while on his first mission trip.]]></description></item><item><title>There’s always more love to give - Omaha.com</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/theres-always-more-love-to-give-omahacom</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2011 18:46:01 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/theres-always-more-love-to-give-omahacom</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Later on, the family tried to adopt twin girls from Romania, but the country halted most international adoptions in 2001.]]></description></item><item><title>Ethiopian adoption: One family's story | Washington Times Communities</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/ethiopian-adoption-one-familys-story-washington-times-communities</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2011 18:46:01 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/ethiopian-adoption-one-familys-story-washington-times-communities</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[By 2009, things began to look up and in December of that year, the DiMartinos had a referral for a 24-month old boy named Mender.]]></description></item><item><title>China opens adoption pathways for single women - Dayton Adoptive Families | Examiner.com</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/china-opens-adoption-pathways-for-single-women-dayton-adoptive-families-examinercom</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2011 18:46:01 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/china-opens-adoption-pathways-for-single-women-dayton-adoptive-families-examinercom</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[This change in attitude could benefit many Chinese children who have been waiting for adoptive homes for months or even years.]]></description></item><item><title>Adoption journey to take family from two kids to five, including two from Haiti - The York Daily Record</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/adoption-journey-to-take-family-from-two-kids-to-five-including-two-from-haiti-the-york-daily-record</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2011 22:43:22 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/adoption-journey-to-take-family-from-two-kids-to-five-including-two-from-haiti-the-york-daily-record</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Nichole recently heard that, if all goes well, they could make the trip to Haiti within a few months.]]></description></item><item><title>Local families are adopting Haitian orphans - Keep Me Current: News</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/local-families-are-adopting-haitian-orphans-keep-me-current-news</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2011 22:43:22 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/local-families-are-adopting-haitian-orphans-keep-me-current-news</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[It could take up to two years for the adoptions to go through, although the local families are hoping it takes much less time to get past the red tape required.]]></description></item><item><title>Couple in limbo with Haitian adoptions | Shreveporttimes | shreveporttimes.com</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/couple-in-limbo-with-haitian-adoptions-shreveporttimes-shreveporttimescom</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2011 15:38:11 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/couple-in-limbo-with-haitian-adoptions-shreveporttimes-shreveporttimescom</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[About six other families across the state have contacted Landrieu's office about adoptions, and the senator expects some reunions to take place within the next week.]]></description></item><item><title>The Inadequate Conception:  - fox59.com</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/the-inadequate-conception-fox59com</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2011 15:38:11 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/the-inadequate-conception-fox59com</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Lori and her husband were told they would have their son six months after they were matched but problems and paper work have turned into years of waiting.]]></description></item><item><title>Vietnam orphan's journey leads to her homeland | coloradoan.com | The Coloradoan</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/vietnam-orphans-journey-leads-to-her-homeland-coloradoancom-the-coloradoan</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2011 21:28:22 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/vietnam-orphans-journey-leads-to-her-homeland-coloradoancom-the-coloradoan</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Arriving at an orphanage was no guarantee that a baby would thrive or even live as conditions could be squalid, unsafe and crowded.]]></description></item><item><title>Helping, one child at a time</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/helping-one-child-at-a-time</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Feb 2011 20:30:24 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/helping-one-child-at-a-time</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Prasad, for example, moved to the United States with her mother from Fiji when she was about 10.]]></description></item><item><title>Collecting aid for her old orphanage (From Oxford Mail)</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/collecting-aid-for-her-old-orphanage-from-oxford-mail</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2011 18:39:22 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/collecting-aid-for-her-old-orphanage-from-oxford-mail</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[The Rye St Anthony School pupil was rescued from the orphanage by adoptive parents Amjad and Sobia Afridi.]]></description></item><item><title>Where West meets East: American families with children adopted from China</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/where-west-meets-east-american-families-with-children-adopted-from-china</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2011 18:39:22 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/where-west-meets-east-american-families-with-children-adopted-from-china</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Latest statistics show that since 1993, about 70,000 Chinese children have been adopted in the United States, and nearly 10,000 in the State of Texas.]]></description></item><item><title>'Mamalita' chronicles the power of an adoptive mother's love - Marin Independent Journal</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/mamalita-chronicles-the-power-of-an-adoptive-mothers-love-marin-independent-journal</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Feb 2011 23:28:31 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/mamalita-chronicles-the-power-of-an-adoptive-mothers-love-marin-independent-journal</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[O'Dwyer's memoir is an inspiring tale of a woman's fight for her child, but it's also an indictment of the international adoption system.]]></description></item><item><title>The Canadian Press: Adoptions of foreign children by Americans drop to lowest level since 1995</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/the-canadian-press-adoptions-of-foreign-children-by-americans-drop-to-lowest-level-since-1995</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2011 17:31:52 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/the-canadian-press-adoptions-of-foreign-children-by-americans-drop-to-lowest-level-since-1995</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[The overall figures for 2010 showed 11,059 adoptions from abroad, down from 12,753 in 2009.]]></description></item><item><title>Franklin child has lot of support from adoptive family in learning Chinese culture | The Tennessean | tennessean.com</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/franklin-child-has-lot-of-support-from-adoptive-family-in-learning-chinese-culture-the-tennessean-tennesseancom</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:27:10 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/franklin-child-has-lot-of-support-from-adoptive-family-in-learning-chinese-culture-the-tennessean-tennesseancom</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Since Amy's adoption, the Willises have learned about China's people, history and culture.]]></description></item><item><title>Local couple now parents to four Ethiopian children | 						NOLA.com</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/local-couple-now-parents-to-four-ethiopian-children-nolacom</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2011 23:13:54 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/local-couple-now-parents-to-four-ethiopian-children-nolacom</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[In August 2007, the Gaspards began the 8,000-mile trip to Ethiopia, a country in northeast Africa, to adopt Dereje and his sister, Birknesh.]]></description></item><item><title>Utah couple raising 3 kids from orphanage in Haiti</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/utah-couple-raising-3-kids-from-orphanage-in-haiti-1</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2011 22:29:31 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/utah-couple-raising-3-kids-from-orphanage-in-haiti-1</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[With the foster children and the Haiti children, her family went from four to nine in the space of one year.]]></description></item><item><title>Facial surgery at OU for the child no one wanted | NewsOK.com</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/facial-surgery-at-ou-for-the-child-no-one-wanted-newsokcom</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jan 2011 16:58:24 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/facial-surgery-at-ou-for-the-child-no-one-wanted-newsokcom</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[For months, the child was overlooked by prospective new families.]]></description></item><item><title>1/6/2011 - The Good Stuff: The Miracle Of Adoption - Happenings - Chattanoogan.com</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/162011-the-good-stuff-the-miracle-of-adoption-happenings-chattanoogancom</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jan 2011 23:28:37 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/162011-the-good-stuff-the-miracle-of-adoption-happenings-chattanoogancom</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[The wait for Ren was long and hard, but worth it all and more the night they received the call that they were going to be parents!]]></description></item><item><title>Twin Bridges couple waits for adopted children from Haiti | greatfallstribune.com | Great Falls Tribune</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/twin-bridges-couple-waits-for-adopted-children-from-haiti-greatfallstribunecom-great-falls-tribune-1</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jan 2011 23:28:37 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/twin-bridges-couple-waits-for-adopted-children-from-haiti-greatfallstribunecom-great-falls-tribune-1</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Hardyman said changes to remove restrictions on Haitian adoptions are in the works, but no one knows what the new government will bring.]]></description></item><item><title>New life starts for 'jigsaw' family - Have Your Say - Bay of Plenty Times</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/new-life-starts-for-jigsaw-family-have-your-say-bay-of-plenty-times</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jan 2011 23:28:37 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/new-life-starts-for-jigsaw-family-have-your-say-bay-of-plenty-times</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[The three sisters have settled in quickly, possibly due to the very strong bond they have with each other.]]></description></item><item><title>Bridport family celebrates Haitian adoption | The Burlington Free Press | Burlington, Vermont</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/bridport-family-celebrates-haitian-adoption-the-burlington-free-press-burlington-vermont</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jan 2011 23:28:37 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/bridport-family-celebrates-haitian-adoption-the-burlington-free-press-burlington-vermont</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[The Franklins, both 47, had been trying to adopt a Haitian child since 2007.]]></description></item><item><title>Finding a "Forever Family" in Minnesota - Minnetonka, MN Patch</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/finding-a-forever-family-in-minnesota-minnetonka-mn-patch</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jan 2011 23:28:37 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/finding-a-forever-family-in-minnesota-minnetonka-mn-patch</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[After having three biological sons, Alicia and Eric Timko decided they wanted a daughter.]]></description></item><item><title>Children found new lives here | floridatoday.com | FLORIDA TODAY</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/children-found-new-lives-here-floridatodaycom-florida-today</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jan 2011 23:28:37 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/children-found-new-lives-here-floridatodaycom-florida-today</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[The adoption had been in the works since 2008.]]></description></item><item><title>AFP: Adopted Haitian children reach France for Christmas</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/afp-adopted-haitian-children-reach-france-for-christmas</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Dec 2010 22:19:24 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/afp-adopted-haitian-children-reach-france-for-christmas</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[A total of 318 adopted Haitian children are included in a special programme to bring them to France.]]></description></item><item><title>Christmas comes early: Adopted special needs girls join their new family - ksl.com</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/christmas-comes-early-adopted-special-needs-girls-join-their-new-family-kslcom</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Dec 2010 22:19:24 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/christmas-comes-early-adopted-special-needs-girls-join-their-new-family-kslcom</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Between the births of three biological children and the adoption of five from China, the Greens have experienced great joy and many challenges in recent years.]]></description></item><item><title>Tim Hunt: Ten is just enough - ContraCostaTimes.com</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/tim-hunt-ten-is-just-enough-contracostatimescom</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Dec 2010 22:53:01 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/tim-hunt-ten-is-just-enough-contracostatimescom</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[When Pam and Rory went to Kenya, they were able to visit The Children of Blessing children's home that houses about 30 orphans.]]></description></item><item><title>CAMBODIAN ODYSSEY »  Local News »  SalemNews.com, Salem, MA</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/cambodian-odyssey-local-news-salemnewscom-salem-ma</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Dec 2010 22:53:01 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/cambodian-odyssey-local-news-salemnewscom-salem-ma</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[A highlight of the trip will be their visit to the orphanage in Kampong Spoe where Lilah and Monahan were united.]]></description></item><item><title>Legislation will allow siblings up to age 18 to remain together in international adoptions   | Alexandria Echo Press | Alexandria, Minnesota</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/legislation-will-allow-siblings-up-to-age-18-to-remain-together-in-international-adoptions-alexandria-echo-press-alexandria-minnesota</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2010 17:20:28 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/legislation-will-allow-siblings-up-to-age-18-to-remain-together-in-international-adoptions-alexandria-echo-press-alexandria-minnesota</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA["Parents from Minnesota and across the nation don’t have to worry anymore about splitting up families when adopting internationally,” Klobuchar said.]]></description></item><item><title>International adoptions changing face of U.S. Judaism - News</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/international-adoptions-changing-face-of-us-judaism-news</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2010 17:20:28 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/international-adoptions-changing-face-of-us-judaism-news</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Today, the Suissas are parents of two children from Guatemala, both of whom they converted to Judaism.]]></description></item><item><title>timestranscript.com - Couple caught in 'bureaucratic nightmare' | by James Foster - Breaking News, New Brunswick, Canada</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/timestranscriptcom-couple-caught-in-bureaucratic-nightmare-by-james-foster-breaking-news-new-brunswick-canada</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2010 17:20:28 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/timestranscriptcom-couple-caught-in-bureaucratic-nightmare-by-james-foster-breaking-news-new-brunswick-canada</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[The Duguays will have spent about $30,000 by the time Abush arrives at his new home.]]></description></item></channel></rss>
