by Emma Vex | Oct 23, 2015 | Adoptions
In 1976 Governor Michael Dukakis announced Adoption Week in his home state of Massachusetts to promote awareness of the need for adoptive families. Eight years later, President Ronald Reagan announced the first ever National Adoption week in the U.S. Finally, in 1995,...
by Emma Vex | Jun 15, 2015 | Adoptions, Birthmothers, Domestic Adoptions, International Adoptions, Uncategorized
When prospective adoptive parents begin their adoption journey, they typically research the various types of adoption. Adoption agencies, attorneys, foster care, open, closed, domestic, international. The list can be long and confusing! We’ve discussed these many...
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...
