<?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>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:24:46 +0000</pubDate><lastBuildDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:24:46 +0000</lastBuildDate><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>TheCatholicSpirit.com - Birth mother recalls adoption experience of 50 years ago</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/Search_Reunion/thecatholicspiritcom-birth-mother-recalls-adoption-experience-of-50-years-ago</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:29:20 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/Search_Reunion/thecatholicspiritcom-birth-mother-recalls-adoption-experience-of-50-years-ago</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Maher and her 52-year-old daughter Katie DeCosse have co-written a new book called “Fifty Years in 13 Days: A Mother/Daughter Reunion”.]]></description></item><item><title>Tulsa World: Filling the Void</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/Search_Reunion/tulsa-world-filling-the-void</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:29:20 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/Search_Reunion/tulsa-world-filling-the-void</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Samantha Franklin is a Oklahoma representative for the American Adoption Congress.]]></description></item><item><title>BBC NEWS | UK | Magazine | The story of the abandoned 'rainbow baby'</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/Search_Reunion/bbc-news-uk-magazine-the-story-of-the-abandoned-rainbow-baby</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:29:20 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/Search_Reunion/bbc-news-uk-magazine-the-story-of-the-abandoned-rainbow-baby</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[There are many unanswered questions that push him forward in trying to piece together the events of that day.]]></description></item><item><title>Media-Newswire.com - Press Release Distribution - PR Agency</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterChildren/media-newswirecom-press-release-distribution-pr-agency</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:29:20 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterChildren/media-newswirecom-press-release-distribution-pr-agency</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[It was in that very hospital in Krasnoyarsk that Alex, then called Seryozha, a sick, premature baby was left by his parents.]]></description></item><item><title>More State Support for Single Moms Planned</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/more-state-support-for-single-moms-planned</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:29:20 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/more-state-support-for-single-moms-planned</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Many single parents tend to give up their infants for that reason, leading to an increasing number of domestic and overseas adoptions.]]></description></item><item><title>YourHub.com &gt; Hub Pages &gt; Stories &gt; Story</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/yourhubcom-hub-pages-stories-story-1</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:29:20 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/yourhubcom-hub-pages-stories-story-1</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[After looking into domestic adoption, the Livingstons settled on adopting internationally.]]></description></item><item><title>Child saved under LA County Safe Surrender program brings crowd to feet - Press-Telegram</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterChildren/child-saved-under-la-county-safe-surrender-program-brings-crowd-to-feet-press-telegram</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:29:20 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterChildren/child-saved-under-la-county-safe-surrender-program-brings-crowd-to-feet-press-telegram</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[The program, which began in 2001, allows mothers to hand over their unwanted newborns at a county hospital or fire station within the first 72 hours.]]></description></item><item><title>November is National Adoption Month : News : WEYI NBC25</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/AdoptiveParenting/november-is-national-adoption-month-news-weyi-nbc25</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:54:28 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/AdoptiveParenting/november-is-national-adoption-month-news-weyi-nbc25</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[This year is especially important, as the National Adoption Day is celebrating its 10 year anniversary.]]></description></item><item><title>Adoptive family started as foster parents | marionstar.com | The Marion Star</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/adoptive-family-started-as-foster-parents-marionstarcom-the-marion-star</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:54:28 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/adoptive-family-started-as-foster-parents-marionstarcom-the-marion-star</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Naomi and Robert Zeisler started fostering 16 years ago when they lived in St. Louis, Mo.]]></description></item><item><title>Associated Baptist Press - International Adoption: Grandparents are an important part of the picture</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/AdoptiveParenting/associated-baptist-press-international-adoption-grandparents-are-an-important-part-of-the-picture</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:54:28 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/AdoptiveParenting/associated-baptist-press-international-adoption-grandparents-are-an-important-part-of-the-picture</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Being adoptive grandparents has been a joy for the older Parises, who saw their own parents as role models.]]></description></item><item><title>Foster Child Struggles, Finds Hope | MyFoxHouston.com</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterChildren/foster-child-struggles-finds-hope-myfoxhoustoncom</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:54:28 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterChildren/foster-child-struggles-finds-hope-myfoxhoustoncom</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[The now 18-year-old dreams of becoming a therapist and of his dad someday coming home from prison.]]></description></item><item><title>Amarillo.com | Local News: Thousands of kids await adoption in Texas 11/03/09</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterChildren/amarillocom-local-news-thousands-of-kids-await-adoption-in-texas-110309-1</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:54:28 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterChildren/amarillocom-local-news-thousands-of-kids-await-adoption-in-texas-110309-1</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[In Texas alone, there were more than 6,300 children awaiting placement last year.]]></description></item><item><title>Mother reunited with child she gave away 26 years earlier | courier-journal.com | The Courier-Journal</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/Search_Reunion/mother-reunited-with-child-she-gave-away-26-years-earlier-courier-journalcom-the-courier-journal</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:48:08 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/Search_Reunion/mother-reunited-with-child-she-gave-away-26-years-earlier-courier-journalcom-the-courier-journal</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Marcie Roth’s life is a story of regret, acceptance, forgiveness, and finally, joy;]]></description></item><item><title>ConnecticutPlus.com News - November time to celebrate joys of adoption for parents and children</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterChildren/connecticutpluscom-news-november-time-to-celebrate-joys-of-adoption-for-parents-and-children</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:48:08 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterChildren/connecticutpluscom-news-november-time-to-celebrate-joys-of-adoption-for-parents-and-children</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Governor Rell has long made adoption one of her top priorities and has led efforts to improve the state's support for adoptions.]]></description></item><item><title>Marinwood foster parent honored for dedication - Marin Independent Journal</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/marinwood-foster-parent-honored-for-dedication-marin-independent-journal</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:48:08 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/marinwood-foster-parent-honored-for-dedication-marin-independent-journal</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Katz, a Marinwood resident, said she's part of a larger community working to improve the lives of foster children.]]></description></item><item><title>Coram's instant adoption plan helps to keep babies out of care system - Times Online</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/corams-instant-adoption-plan-helps-to-keep-babies-out-of-care-system-times-online</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:48:08 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/corams-instant-adoption-plan-helps-to-keep-babies-out-of-care-system-times-online</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[The scheme, known as concurrent planning, runs for up to one year, during which the baby is cared for by the adoptive family.]]></description></item><item><title>Adoption is another word for love | zanesvilletimesrecorder.com | Zanesville Times Recorder</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/adoption-is-another-word-for-love-zanesvilletimesrecordercom-zanesville-times-recorder</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:48:08 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/adoption-is-another-word-for-love-zanesvilletimesrecordercom-zanesville-times-recorder</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Having done so much research and groundwork before proceeding with such a great commitment, Amanda has learned a lot about adoption.]]></description></item><item><title>Woman Seeks Niece She Hasn't Seen in 13 Years | theledger.com | The Ledger | Lakeland, FL</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/Search_Reunion/woman-seeks-niece-she-hasnt-seen-in-13-years-theledgercom-the-ledger-lakeland-fl</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:48:08 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/Search_Reunion/woman-seeks-niece-she-hasnt-seen-in-13-years-theledgercom-the-ledger-lakeland-fl</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[The story of how this aunt and niece became separated is a long, winding tale of family conflict, troubled finances and a lack of choices.]]></description></item><item><title>The Baptist Standard :: The Newsmagazine of Texas Baptists - Rockwall family embraces GodÂ’s plan through adoption</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/the-baptist-standard-the-newsmagazine-of-texas-baptists-rockwall-family-embraces-gods-plan-through-adoption</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:48:08 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/the-baptist-standard-the-newsmagazine-of-texas-baptists-rockwall-family-embraces-gods-plan-through-adoption</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[The Krawietzes set out to adopt a baby girl from Africa. They felt connected to the continent, they said.]]></description></item><item><title>Leader Call - Over 200 children in area need families</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterChildren/leader-call-over-200-children-in-area-need-families</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:48:08 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterChildren/leader-call-over-200-children-in-area-need-families</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[According to McRae, 117 boys and 118 girls are awaiting foster or adoptive parents in Region IV-S.]]></description></item><item><title>Child saved from streets carries on projectâ€™s work | INFORUM | Fargo, ND</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/child-saved-from-streets-carries-on-projects-work-inforum-fargo-nd</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:41:02 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/child-saved-from-streets-carries-on-projects-work-inforum-fargo-nd</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Neto was starving and living on the streets of Antigua, Guatemala. His birth father had already died of alcoholism.]]></description></item><item><title>This family grows in love and number as they adopt Heart Gallery kids	» TCPalm.com</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/-5346</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:41:02 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/-5346</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[With more people seeing the Heart Gallery photos, adoptions have increased.]]></description></item><item><title>Budget cuts could thin the ranks of foster parents  - Friday, Oct. 30, 2009 | 2 a.m. - Las Vegas Sun</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/budget-cuts-could-thin-the-ranks-of-foster-parents-friday-oct-30-2009-2-am-las-vegas-sun</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:41:02 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/budget-cuts-could-thin-the-ranks-of-foster-parents-friday-oct-30-2009-2-am-las-vegas-sun</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[But because the Legislature has cut money that would have supported Child Haven, Family Services is set to reduce its payments to those agencies.]]></description></item><item><title>Woman Works To Make Life Better For Foster Children - NewsChannel 5.com - Nashville, Tennessee -</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/woman-works-to-make-life-better-for-foster-children-newschannel-5com-nashville-tennessee</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:41:02 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/woman-works-to-make-life-better-for-foster-children-newschannel-5com-nashville-tennessee</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Curry has been collecting every chance she gets. She's already scrounged up 30 bags.]]></description></item><item><title>P. Brandon Perkins: Too many foster children lack Guardian ad Litem advocates | news-press.com | The News-Press</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterChildren/p-brandon-perkins-too-many-foster-children-lack-guardian-ad-litem-advocates-news-presscom-the-news-press</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:41:02 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterChildren/p-brandon-perkins-too-many-foster-children-lack-guardian-ad-litem-advocates-news-presscom-the-news-press</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Being a Guardian ad Litem child advocate volunteer takes only six to 10 hours per month, flexible around your schedule.]]></description></item><item><title>Festival Brings Adoptee Artists Together</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/festival-brings-adoptee-artists-together</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:03:27 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/festival-brings-adoptee-artists-together</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[The festival organizer, GOAL, is a nonprofit organization founded in 1998 by Korean adoptees based in Korea.]]></description></item><item><title>Matthew finds a family on Facebook - Local News - News | City Messenger</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/Search_Reunion/matthew-finds-a-family-on-facebook-local-news-news-city-messenger</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:03:27 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/Search_Reunion/matthew-finds-a-family-on-facebook-local-news-news-city-messenger</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[After a frustrating decade of no leads, Matthew set up a profile and within a month he had a message from his sister.]]></description></item><item><title>Church bells will ring for children in need of families - The Connecticut Post Online</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/church-bells-will-ring-for-children-in-need-of-families-the-connecticut-post-online</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:03:27 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/church-bells-will-ring-for-children-in-need-of-families-the-connecticut-post-online</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Kelleher said she wants more people to know what a wonderful thing adoption can be for a family.]]></description></item><item><title>Baby Found In Box To Be Adopted - Central Florida News 13</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterChildren/baby-found-in-box-to-be-adopted-central-florida-news-13</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:03:27 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterChildren/baby-found-in-box-to-be-adopted-central-florida-news-13</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[While the baby has been doing well, authorities are still putting together the pieces to find her birth mother.]]></description></item><item><title>WBIR.com | Knoxville, TN | Campaign urges more adoptions in Tennessee</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/wbircom-knoxville-tn-campaign-urges-more-adoptions-in-tennessee-1</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:03:27 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/wbircom-knoxville-tn-campaign-urges-more-adoptions-in-tennessee-1</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Child advocates and some government agencies are making an effort to gently remind prospective parents that there remain many orphaned children.]]></description></item><item><title>Is there room in your heart?</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/is-there-room-in-your-heart</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:03:27 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/is-there-room-in-your-heart</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Whatever the reason, the need is the same. We need more foster families, and more adoptive families.]]></description></item><item><title>Seeking a match for Will  | Twin Cities Daily Planet | Minneapolis - St. Paul</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/seeking-a-match-for-will-twin-cities-daily-planet-minneapolis-st-paul</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:01:28 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/seeking-a-match-for-will-twin-cities-daily-planet-minneapolis-st-paul</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[The Dickes family and Will's medical team has recently begun working with the NMDR to help find a donor for Will.]]></description></item><item><title>Tiny town's big voice for adoptions | Cincinnati.com | The Cincinnati Enquirer</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/tiny-towns-big-voice-for-adoptions-cincinnaticom-the-cincinnati-enquirer</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:01:28 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/tiny-towns-big-voice-for-adoptions-cincinnaticom-the-cincinnati-enquirer</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Statewide, there are about 4,000 children who need permanent homes, and about 16,000 churches, Bergeron said.]]></description></item><item><title>A family is found - The Sarnia Observer - Ontario, CA</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/Search_Reunion/a-family-is-found-the-sarnia-observer-ontario-ca</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:01:28 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/Search_Reunion/a-family-is-found-the-sarnia-observer-ontario-ca</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Hinchberger -- who now has several nieces and nephews -- attended two weddings this summer with her new family.]]></description></item><item><title>Knitting for foster children | 				Knitting - 		OregonLive.com</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterChildren/knitting-for-foster-children-knitting-oregonlivecom</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:01:28 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterChildren/knitting-for-foster-children-knitting-oregonlivecom</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[... children grow, seasons change and, suddenly, there's the need to buy winter coats and snow boots.]]></description></item><item><title>Edmond mothers’ group stuffs all  it can into charity donation | NewsOK.com</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterChildren/-5337</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:01:28 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterChildren/-5337</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Half of the 500-plus animals collected plus some baby blankets will be donated to Infant Crisis Services in Oklahoma City.]]></description></item><item><title>Working to find families and hope for Texas children in need of both | Bob Ray Sanders | Star-T...</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterChildren/working-to-find-families-and-hope-for-texas-children-in-need-of-both-bob-ray-sanders-star-t-1</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:01:28 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterChildren/working-to-find-families-and-hope-for-texas-children-in-need-of-both-bob-ray-sanders-star-t-1</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[It’s sad that too many children are not that fortunate, often becoming wards of the state and ending up in a system that is far from perfect.]]></description></item><item><title>The Advertising Council, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and AdoptUsKids Launch Campaign to Encourage the Adoption of African American Children in Foster Care</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/AdoptionProfessionals/the-advertising-council-us-department-of-health-and-human-services-and-adoptuskids-launch-campaign-to-encourage-the-adoption-of-african-american-children-in-foster-care</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:54:30 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/AdoptionProfessionals/the-advertising-council-us-department-of-health-and-human-services-and-adoptuskids-launch-campaign-to-encourage-the-adoption-of-african-american-children-in-foster-care</guid><author>BrandyHagz</author><description><![CDATA[The Advertising Council, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Children's Bureau and AdoptUsKids, announced today the launch of a campaign designed to encourage the adoption of African American children from foster care.]]></description></item><item><title>Massey joins attorney academy</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/AdoptionProfessionals/massey-joins-attorney-academy-1</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:54:30 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/AdoptionProfessionals/massey-joins-attorney-academy-1</guid><author>BrandyHagz</author><description><![CDATA[Local attorney Sharon T. Massey has been accepted into the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys. She is one of five Fellows in Tennessee with this distinction. Fellows are attorneys in the Academy who have met the highest ethical and competency standards for admission to the Academy. They are active practitioners with the most knowledge, skill and experience in the field of adoption.]]></description></item><item><title>Blind Man Adopts Son He'd Been Looking For - CBS Evening News - CBS News</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/blind-man-adopts-son-hed-been-looking-for-cbs-evening-news-cbs-news</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:36:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/blind-man-adopts-son-hed-been-looking-for-cbs-evening-news-cbs-news</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Born blind, Pandu was dumped at a hospital gate in India]]></description></item><item><title>The face of adoption  - Galesburg, IL - The Register-Mail</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/the-face-of-adoption-galesburg-il-the-register-mail</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:36:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/the-face-of-adoption-galesburg-il-the-register-mail</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[BJ was born in a Warsaw orphanage and was developmentally behind most American babies his age. But now . . . that has all changed.]]></description></item><item><title>Women who use surrogates in fight to claim maternity leave | News</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/BirthParenting/women-who-use-surrogates-in-fight-to-claim-maternity-leave-news</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:36:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/BirthParenting/women-who-use-surrogates-in-fight-to-claim-maternity-leave-news</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[The current guidelines only allow women who undergo a successful pregnancy to paid leave.]]></description></item><item><title>State gives most foster parents a raise; but some see cuts | Politics &amp; Elections - - Oregonlive.com</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/state-gives-most-foster-parents-a-raise-but-some-see-cuts-politics-elections-oregonlivecom</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:36:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/state-gives-most-foster-parents-a-raise-but-some-see-cuts-politics-elections-oregonlivecom</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[For years, Oregon has ranked among the states with the lowest foster care reimbursement rates.]]></description></item><item><title>Grandparents help keep kids in the family | Cathy Ashley |				Comment is free |				guardian.co.uk</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/BirthParenting/grandparents-help-keep-kids-in-the-family-cathy-ashley-comment-is-free-guardiancouk</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:36:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/BirthParenting/grandparents-help-keep-kids-in-the-family-cathy-ashley-comment-is-free-guardiancouk</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Family Rights Group's national advice line confirms research studies that family and friends carers are living in financial hardship.]]></description></item><item><title>The Badger Herald: News: Senate to look at foster care</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterChildren/the-badger-herald-news-senate-to-look-at-foster-care</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:36:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterChildren/the-badger-herald-news-senate-to-look-at-foster-care</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[The first bill would make the state compliant with federal requirements after recent amendments of the federal laws regarding child welfare.]]></description></item><item><title>Change in China Adoption Process</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/AdoptionProfessionals/change-in-china-adoption-process</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:36:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/AdoptionProfessionals/change-in-china-adoption-process</guid><author>BrandyHagz</author><description><![CDATA[China Center of Adoption Affairs (CCAA) has announced that all prospective adoptive families will be required to work with a U.S. Hague accredited adoption service provider for both transition cases and Convention cases beginning December 1, 2009.]]></description></item><item><title>D.C. foster-child project recasts concept of family -- dailypress.com</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/dc-foster-child-project-recasts-concept-of-family-dailypresscom</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:08:20 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/dc-foster-child-project-recasts-concept-of-family-dailypresscom</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[The concept, pioneered in Washington state and recently expanded to the District and Kentucky.]]></description></item><item><title>35-year foster carersare not retiring yet - Peterborough Today</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/35-year-foster-carersare-not-retiring-yet-peterborough-today</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:08:20 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/35-year-foster-carersare-not-retiring-yet-peterborough-today</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[The Farrs began fostering when they realised how much they missed their large family.]]></description></item><item><title>Obese Children Removed from Homes: Violation of Parents' Rights or Weapon Against Childhood Obesity? - Associated Content - associatedcontent.com</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/BirthParenting/obese-children-removed-from-homes-violation-of-parents-rights-or-weapon-against-childhood-obesity-associated-content-associatedcontentcom</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:08:20 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/BirthParenting/obese-children-removed-from-homes-violation-of-parents-rights-or-weapon-against-childhood-obesity-associated-content-associatedcontentcom</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[In a fight against childhood obesity, the family lost custody for failing to make their children lose weight.]]></description></item><item><title>The Natchez Democrat - Natchez Children's Home Services to stop housing children</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/the-natchez-democrat-natchez-childrens-home-services-to-stop-housing-children</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:08:20 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/the-natchez-democrat-natchez-childrens-home-services-to-stop-housing-children</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[The Children’s Home will become an agency focused mainly on placing children in foster homes and offering support to those families.]]></description></item><item><title>The foster child thought she had nobody left to love her. She was wrong. - STLtoday.com</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterChildren/the-foster-child-thought-she-had-nobody-left-to-love-her-she-was-wrong-stltodaycom</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:08:20 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterChildren/the-foster-child-thought-she-had-nobody-left-to-love-her-she-was-wrong-stltodaycom</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Karen is not a wanted criminal. And the partners are not looking to solve a crime.]]></description></item><item><title>Foster care workers to be held accountable  - JSOnline</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/foster-care-workers-to-be-held-accountable-jsonline-1</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:37:08 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/foster-care-workers-to-be-held-accountable-jsonline-1</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[The bill amends portions of state law that control what information may be made public in cases of egregious child abuse and death.]]></description></item><item><title>Giving nature a helping hand: Edinburgh's Natural Fertility Clinic  - Scotsman.com</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/BirthParenting/giving-nature-a-helping-hand-edinburghs-natural-fertility-clinic-scotsmancom</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:37:08 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/BirthParenting/giving-nature-a-helping-hand-edinburghs-natural-fertility-clinic-scotsmancom</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[It is this holistic approach that has resulted in a 47 per cent success rate at Edinburgh Natural Fertility Clinic.]]></description></item><item><title>New beginning for tiny tot - Times LIVE</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterChildren/new-beginning-for-tiny-tot-times-live</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:37:08 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterChildren/new-beginning-for-tiny-tot-times-live</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[The baby - who will be named by Hassim's only biological child, 11-year-old Iman - has a long struggle ahead.]]></description></item><item><title>Gazette Live - News - Local News - Sky's the limit for Brotton teenager</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/gazette-live-news-local-news-skys-the-limit-for-brotton-teenager</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:23:37 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/gazette-live-news-local-news-skys-the-limit-for-brotton-teenager</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Just because he was born with some limitations, that hasn't stopped Tim Smith of pursuing his dream.]]></description></item><item><title>News for Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/news-for-sioux-falls-south-dakota-minnesota-and-iowa</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:23:37 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/news-for-sioux-falls-south-dakota-minnesota-and-iowa</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[The church gave Cummins enough to fund that adoption and pay off her loan from when she adopted Jadyn.]]></description></item><item><title>dailygleaner.com - Home is where the heART is | By LORI GALLAGHER - Breaking News, New Brunswick, Canada</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/dailygleanercom-home-is-where-the-heart-is-by-lori-gallagher-breaking-news-new-brunswick-canada</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:23:37 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/dailygleanercom-home-is-where-the-heart-is-by-lori-gallagher-breaking-news-new-brunswick-canada</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[A recent Canadian study showed that within two to four years of leaving foster care: 50 per cent of youth have not completed high school.]]></description></item><item><title>'Be their hope' | Alberta | News | Edmonton Sun</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterChildren/be-their-hope-alberta-news-edmonton-sun-1</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:23:37 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterChildren/be-their-hope-alberta-news-edmonton-sun-1</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[There are 9,000 children awaiting their forever family in the province of Alberta.]]></description></item><item><title>IN THE NEWS</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterChildren/in-the-news</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:13:12 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterChildren/in-the-news</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[His hard work paid off, as he won more than $1 million in scholarship offers to colleges and universities across the nation.]]></description></item><item><title>Italians make best parents for adopted Indian children</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/italians-make-best-parents-for-adopted-indian-children</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:41:59 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/italians-make-best-parents-for-adopted-indian-children</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Americans, Australians and Germans are the other foreigners who come to the centre for adoption.]]></description></item><item><title>Bells Of Hope To Ring For Child Adoption | The Cheshire Herald</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/bells-of-hope-to-ring-for-child-adoption-the-cheshire-herald</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:41:59 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/bells-of-hope-to-ring-for-child-adoption-the-cheshire-herald</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Cheshire resident Deborah Kelleher is trying to raise awareness of child adoption in the state of Connecticut.]]></description></item><item><title>Edmond couple adopt international kids | NewsOK.com</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/edmond-couple-adopt-international-kids-newsokcom</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:41:59 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/edmond-couple-adopt-international-kids-newsokcom</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[The Crums hope in the coming months to adopt a pair of siblings using the help of All God’s Children International in Portland.]]></description></item><item><title>Nebraska couple honored as adoption angels - Ap-state-ne - The Columbus Telegram - Columbus, Nebraska's Community Newspaper</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/nebraska-couple-honored-as-adoption-angels-ap-state-ne-the-columbus-telegram-columbus-nebraskas-community-newspaper</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:41:59 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/nebraska-couple-honored-as-adoption-angels-ap-state-ne-the-columbus-telegram-columbus-nebraskas-community-newspaper</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[People from across the nation received this award from the Congressional Coalition on Adoption.]]></description></item><item><title>The Herald Bulletin - Judge’s first act a family affair</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/AdoptiveParenting/-5304</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:41:59 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/AdoptiveParenting/-5304</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Baby Tyler and the judge that ordered his adoption, had their lives changed on the same day.]]></description></item><item><title>Two local families come together after surprise adoption discovery  - Bangor Daily News</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/Search_Reunion/two-local-families-come-together-after-surprise-adoption-discovery-bangor-daily-news</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:41:59 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/Search_Reunion/two-local-families-come-together-after-surprise-adoption-discovery-bangor-daily-news</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[A few years ago it would have been impossible to imagine them sharing holiday feasts and informal gatherings at either household.]]></description></item><item><title>Increase in number of children in foster care being blamed on recession | Baby Chums</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/increase-in-number-of-children-in-foster-care-being-blamed-on-recession-baby-chums</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:41:59 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/increase-in-number-of-children-in-foster-care-being-blamed-on-recession-baby-chums</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[As more children are being taken in, the strains on the foster care system increase.]]></description></item><item><title>Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders affect children, adoptive families</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorders-affect-children-adoptive-families</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:41:59 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorders-affect-children-adoptive-families</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Harrington and her husband, LeRoy, knew none of these things when they began fostering children about 19 years ago.]]></description></item><item><title>Need for adoptive parents - Londra gazete www.londragazete.com</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/need-for-adoptive-parents-londra-gazete-wwwlondragazetecom</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 22:05:32 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/need-for-adoptive-parents-londra-gazete-wwwlondragazetecom</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[North London is in need of permanent homes for adoptive children now more than ever before.]]></description></item><item><title>Foster caring: 'Far more ups than downs' in this tough job - Edinburgh Evening News</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/foster-caring-far-more-ups-than-downs-in-this-tough-job-edinburgh-evening-news</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 22:05:32 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/foster-caring-far-more-ups-than-downs-in-this-tough-job-edinburgh-evening-news</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[The road may have some bumps but in the end, it is totally worth the hard work for these 2 families.]]></description></item><item><title>CBC News - Edmonton - Province to launch foster parent recruitment campaign</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/cbc-news-edmonton-province-to-launch-foster-parent-recruitment-campaign</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 22:05:32 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/cbc-news-edmonton-province-to-launch-foster-parent-recruitment-campaign</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Child welfare officials are also finding it hard to place the increasing number of children with complex medical problems.]]></description></item><item><title>Lubbock family named Foster Family of the Year - KCBD, NewsChannel 11 Lubbock |</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/lubbock-family-named-foster-family-of-the-year-kcbd-newschannel-11-lubbock</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 22:05:32 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/lubbock-family-named-foster-family-of-the-year-kcbd-newschannel-11-lubbock</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[The Boyd's have no desire to stop providing a love home to waiting children.]]></description></item><item><title>The Valley Chronicle &gt; News</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/AdoptiveParenting/the-valley-chronicle-news</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 22:05:32 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/AdoptiveParenting/the-valley-chronicle-news</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[The bill will help by shifting the costs of other social services to the tribes in some cases.]]></description></item><item><title>Rapid City Journal | News » Top | Adoptee aims to change rules for birth certificates</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/AdoptionProfessionals/-5291</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:47:54 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/AdoptionProfessionals/-5291</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Roach is one of about a dozen members who will lobby the 2010 Legislature to allow 18yr old adoptees to obtain their original birth certificates.]]></description></item><item><title>Heart Gallery promotes adoption | TuscaloosaNews.com | The Tuscaloosa News | Tuscaloosa, AL</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/heart-gallery-promotes-adoption-tuscaloosanewscom-the-tuscaloosa-news-tuscaloosa-al</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:47:54 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/heart-gallery-promotes-adoption-tuscaloosanewscom-the-tuscaloosa-news-tuscaloosa-al</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[The Heart Gallery helps to put a face on children that are awaiting adoption and that forever family.]]></description></item><item><title>Family comes full circle with adoption  - SGVTribune.com</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/family-comes-full-circle-with-adoption-sgvtribunecom-1</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:47:54 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/family-comes-full-circle-with-adoption-sgvtribunecom-1</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Marci Rienstra, 36, was born in South Korea and adopted by her parents as a young child.  Now she was the one bringing home a South Korean daughter.]]></description></item><item><title>Roundup: California Bills Will Increase Resources for Youth in and Graduating From Foster Care | RHRealityCheck.org</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterChildren/roundup-california-bills-will-increase-resources-for-youth-in-and-graduating-from-foster-care-rhrealitycheckorg</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:15:41 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterChildren/roundup-california-bills-will-increase-resources-for-youth-in-and-graduating-from-foster-care-rhrealitycheckorg</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Governor Schwarzenegger has signed into legislation a bill that would support foster care and strengthen child welfare.]]></description></item><item><title>Town Times - Mother finally meets adopted child after 47 years</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/Search_Reunion/town-times-mother-finally-meets-adopted-child-after-47-years</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:11:20 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/Search_Reunion/town-times-mother-finally-meets-adopted-child-after-47-years</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[It took Johanne Duran 47 years to finally find her son.]]></description></item><item><title>AIDS And Adoption – Part 2:  Adopting An HIV-Positive Child | The AIDS Beacon</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/-5274</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:11:20 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/-5274</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[In 2003 Chances by Choice was formed and since then they have placed about 60 HIV positive children with forever families.]]></description></item><item><title>Bill would make adoption more humane</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/AdoptiveParenting/bill-would-make-adoption-more-humane</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:11:20 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/AdoptiveParenting/bill-would-make-adoption-more-humane</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[The proposed law goes far beyond medical history. It is nothing short of an overhaul of the existing legislation.]]></description></item><item><title>Fighting for Single Mothers' Rights in South Korea</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/BirthParenting/fighting-for-single-mothers-rights-in-south-korea</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:11:20 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/BirthParenting/fighting-for-single-mothers-rights-in-south-korea</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[One group, comprised of 40 women, is working on creating an association for unwed mothers in South Korea for the first time.]]></description></item><item><title>Adoption tour pulls into town</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/adoption-tour-pulls-into-town</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:11:20 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/adoption-tour-pulls-into-town</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[82 riders are bringing attention to the more than 350 children awaiting placement in Tennessee.]]></description></item><item><title>UNICEF - Press centre - Presidential candidates sign a declaration for children and adolescents in Uruguay</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/unicef-press-centre-presidential-candidates-sign-a-declaration-for-children-and-adolescents-in-uruguay</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:11:20 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/unicef-press-centre-presidential-candidates-sign-a-declaration-for-children-and-adolescents-in-uruguay</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[The Presidential candidates are committed to strengthen policies aimed at improving the lives of children.]]></description></item><item><title>Sandwich woman is her brother's seeker :: The Courier News :: Lifestyles</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/Search_Reunion/sandwich-woman-is-her-brothers-seeker-the-courier-news-lifestyles</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:11:20 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/Search_Reunion/sandwich-woman-is-her-brothers-seeker-the-courier-news-lifestyles</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[A woman finds out that she has a brother she never knew.]]></description></item><item><title>New life begins after an unspeakable tragedy - The Boston Globe</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/new-life-begins-after-an-unspeakable-tragedy-the-boston-globe</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:11:20 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/new-life-begins-after-an-unspeakable-tragedy-the-boston-globe</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[A woman helps 4 children stay together and changes her own life in the process.]]></description></item><item><title>2theadvocate.com | News | New Web site raises adoption awareness  — Baton Rouge, LA</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/-5286</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:11:20 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/-5286</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[The website is hoping to encourage adoptions by allowing potential parents to see available children taken into state custody.]]></description></item><item><title>Lethbridge Herald - Giving thanks . . . and hope</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/lethbridge-herald-giving-thanks-and-hope-1</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:11:20 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/lethbridge-herald-giving-thanks-and-hope-1</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[The Schalks plan to nearly double the size of their family as they have already adopted three children, ages three, six and eight.]]></description></item><item><title>Two-year wait for Vietnam adoption couples -                    National News, Frontpage - Independent.ie</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/two-year-wait-for-vietnam-adoption-couples-national-news-frontpage-independentie</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:11:20 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/two-year-wait-for-vietnam-adoption-couples-national-news-frontpage-independentie</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Children's Minister Barry Andrews admitted yesterday it could be 2011 before Vietnam ratifies the Hague Convention.]]></description></item><item><title>Faith moves families to adopt children from overseas | tennessean.com | The Tennessean</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/faith-moves-families-to-adopt-children-from-overseas-tennesseancom-the-tennessean</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:11:20 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/faith-moves-families-to-adopt-children-from-overseas-tennesseancom-the-tennessean</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[The interest in faith-based adoption comes when the number of international adoptions is declining.]]></description></item><item><title>Majority prefer adoption over abortion - JamaicaObserver.com</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/AdoptiveParenting/majority-prefer-adoption-over-abortion-jamaicaobservercom</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:32:01 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/AdoptiveParenting/majority-prefer-adoption-over-abortion-jamaicaobservercom</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Interviewers polled individuals between the ages of 18 and 65 and overwhelmingly determined that adoption was by far a better decision.]]></description></item><item><title>Couple's Adoption of Three Sisters Leads to Search for Fourth  - Children's Health - FOXNews.com</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/couples-adoption-of-three-sisters-leads-to-search-for-fourth-childrens-health-foxnewscom</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:32:01 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/couples-adoption-of-three-sisters-leads-to-search-for-fourth-childrens-health-foxnewscom</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[After the 3 sisters were adopted by Maryann and Robert, a discovery of a 4 sister appears and a new search was under way.]]></description></item><item><title>Foreign-born adoptees feel at home in Finland</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/foreign-born-adoptees-feel-at-home-in-finland</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:32:01 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/foreign-born-adoptees-feel-at-home-in-finland</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[A study found that children that are adopted to Finland, grow up identifying with the Finnish people and their culture.]]></description></item><item><title>Twins' adoption must be redone | IndyStar.com | The Indianapolis Star</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/AdoptiveParenting/twins-adoption-must-be-redone-indystarcom-the-indianapolis-star</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:32:01 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/AdoptiveParenting/twins-adoption-must-be-redone-indystarcom-the-indianapolis-star</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[There was misinformation given by the attorney, and now the New Jersey man has to jump through a few more hoops to legally adopt his twin girls.]]></description></item><item><title>Fosters.com - Dover NH,  Rochester NH, Portsmouth NH, Laconia NH, Sanford ME</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/DomesticAdoption/fosterscom-dover-nh-rochester-nh-portsmouth-nh-laconia-nh-sanford-me</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:32:01 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/DomesticAdoption/fosterscom-dover-nh-rochester-nh-portsmouth-nh-laconia-nh-sanford-me</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[It's all about opening your hearts and homes to the children whose tragic circumstances prevented them of having a loving home.]]></description></item><item><title>Adoption's a big success - Shields Gazette</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/adoptions-a-big-success-shields-gazette</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:32:01 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/adoptions-a-big-success-shields-gazette</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[The majority of borough children adopted were aged under 12 months.]]></description></item><item><title>Couple's Retirement Plans Took a Detour of Love for Children - washingtonpost.com</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/couples-retirement-plans-took-a-detour-of-love-for-children-washingtonpostcom</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:32:01 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/couples-retirement-plans-took-a-detour-of-love-for-children-washingtonpostcom</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[What the Stewart's didn't realize was that their idea of "retirement" would be different from what most people plan.]]></description></item><item><title>Kennewick woman, 78, meets family for first time | The News Tribune - Northwest | Seattle-Tacoma News, Weather, Sports, Jobs, Homes and Cars | South Puget Sound's Destination</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/Search_Reunion/kennewick-woman-78-meets-family-for-first-time-the-news-tribune-northwest-seattle-tacoma-news-weather-sports-jobs-homes-and-cars-south-puget-sounds-destination</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:32:01 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/Search_Reunion/kennewick-woman-78-meets-family-for-first-time-the-news-tribune-northwest-seattle-tacoma-news-weather-sports-jobs-homes-and-cars-south-puget-sounds-destination</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[After a search by a great nephew, Gwen Howell finds seven brothers and sisters she never knew she had.]]></description></item><item><title>Volleyball: Love at first sight for Brandon's Stephens</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/volleyball-love-at-first-sight-for-brandons-stephens</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:32:01 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/volleyball-love-at-first-sight-for-brandons-stephens</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Stephens, born Svetlana Ivanova, was adopted from a Russian orphanage by a Brandon family four years ago.]]></description></item><item><title>Adoption become the norm:  Ukrainians adopt orphans more often</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/adoption-become-the-norm-ukrainians-adopt-orphans-more-often</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:32:01 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/adoption-become-the-norm-ukrainians-adopt-orphans-more-often</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Over the past year, Ukrainians have adopted more children than foreigners whereas in 2007 the numbers were reversed.]]></description></item><item><title>BAAF adoption at record levels - 06/10/2009 - Communitycare.co.uk - the website for social work and social care professionals</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/baaf-adoption-at-record-levels-06102009-communitycarecouk-the-website-for-social-work-and-social-care-professionals</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:32:01 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/InternationalAdoption/baaf-adoption-at-record-levels-06102009-communitycarecouk-the-website-for-social-work-and-social-care-professionals</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[BAAF’s services specialise in matching parents with children who usually have to wait the longest to find a placement.]]></description></item><item><title>Daily Egyptian - The Blevens, enough said</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/daily-egyptian-the-blevens-enough-said</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:32:01 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/daily-egyptian-the-blevens-enough-said</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[The Blevens have fostered close to 200 children. . . and they are one great family.]]></description></item></channel></rss>