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A Child Chosen - Perspectives of an Adoptive Parent

Archive for the ‘Preparation’ Category

April 30th, 2008

The 10 Best Informational Sites on Adoption

Every once in a while I need information on adoption and I find myself stumbling around the internet looking for specific information on the Types of Adoption or Foster Care when I should really be able to pull up a handy list of the best informational sites.
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April 11th, 2008

I17IH Fingerprint Expirations

Guatadopt has reminded me that for ALL international adoptions the US Embassy requires a current I171H and fingerprints.
I171H expires after 18 months and fingerprints expire after 15 months. Agencies do not always remind you that your paperwork has expired so make sure to check your own.
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April 1st, 2008

Donation Ideas for Russian Orphanages

Adoptive parents always ask agencies what they can bring to orphanages for the children. Our agency gave us several ideas but I got most of our ideas from one of my favorite parent sites for Russian and Ukrainian adoptions, FRUA. While I recommend talking to your agency about donations here is a list of some […]

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March 31st, 2008

Medical Terms from Russian Orphanages

A child from a Russian orphanage will most likely come with either a very detailed medical history with a variety of medical terms Western society has never heard of or they will have only the history from when they entered the orphanage, as there was little or no medical care or history prior to their […]

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March 29th, 2008

International Adoption Trip One: 10 Must Haves in Your Carry-On Bag

Just because your other luggage is bound to get lost…here are the 10 Must Haves in Your Carry-On Bag (but remember that this is your first trip and you won’t be bringing your child home if it is a two trip country).
1. Clothing: two pairs of underwear, socks and two shirts. If you have room […]

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March 25th, 2008

Spring Break or Spring Work?

When I think of Spring Break week I traditionally think of being able to take a break from teaching or from school. This week AJ is in on Spring Break from School and is attending a Special Needs Camp, which he absolutely loves but me? I am running around trying to get things accomplished that […]

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