by Emma Vex | Nov 18, 2014 | Adoptions, Birthmothers, Domestic Adoptions, International Adoptions, Uncategorized
Glendora, CA, November 18, 2014— America’s Christian Credit Union hosted the third annual ADOPT event on Friday, November 14 at 4pm at their headquarters in Glendora, CA. The event included various community leaders, families, and Credit Union staff sharing their...
by Emma Vex | Oct 28, 2014 | Adoptions, Birthmothers, Domestic Adoptions, International Adoptions, Uncategorized
Words have the power to change our perspective. Even the most well-meaning people can harm someone with their words simply because they do not understand. Understanding specific language can help with sensitive situations, like adoption. Whether you are speaking with...
by Emma Vex | Oct 24, 2014 | Adoptions, International Adoptions, Uncategorized
Last year, we helped bring STUCK, the documentary about the difficulties of international adoption, to North Mississippi. Our hope was to raise awareness about how our government and the governments of other countries sometimes create unnecessary barriers, keeping...
by Emma Vex | Oct 21, 2014 | Adoptions, Domestic Adoptions, International Adoptions, Uncategorized
For every teacher, a new school year means new students, new opportunities, and new challenges. Countless factors go into teaching a group of students (major respect for the awesome teachers out there), but have you considered how much a child’s past can affect his or...
by Emma Vex | Oct 17, 2014 | Adoptions, Domestic Adoptions, International Adoptions, Uncategorized
Ready or not, school is back in session. For most families that means homework and projects will fill your evenings for the next 10 months. You’ll be tackling reading and math and your child’s past. Yep, your child’s past. Projects like the family tree or bring a baby...
by Emma Vex | Sep 29, 2014 | Adoptions, Domestic Adoptions, International Adoptions, Uncategorized
As we move forward, adoptions are becoming even more accepted than they were in the past. Although we have moved (slightly) past sideways glances and whispers on the street, adoptive families are still treated differently, even in the church. Because adoption is often...