Couple's adoption journey intertwines suffering and joy
After getting married in 2016, they wanted children — they’d both been married before and knew they were getting a late start. But Joy, 39, didn’t think she could get pregnant. She has cystic fibrosis — which, thanks to recent medical advances, can now be treated by drugs that control the disease’s thick, sticky mucus, which can cause life-threatening respiratory problems.
“My life expectancy when I was born was 18,” said Joy. “I always wanted to get married and be a mom, but I didn’t know if I would live long enough.”
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How my adoption shapes my Identity
Anyone who does not have experience with adoption wonders, does love for a child come from the sharing of the same DNA? I can admittedly close that debate and tell you it has no bearing on not only how much the parents love a child, but also how loved a child feels
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Top 10 Reasons You Want an Open Adoption
November is National Adoption Month so we are sharing the top 10 reasons you want an open adoption!
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Statement by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge on National Adoption Month
National Adoption Month, which we observe in November, is a time to celebrate adoption and pay tribute to the birth parents and adoptive families whose selfless gifts have allowed infants and children to be placed in stable homes where they can grow and be nurtured.
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Adoption in the Catholic Church
Adoption in the Catholic Church EWTN News In Depth May 7, 2021.. How the Catholic Church laid the foundation for the foster care system in the United States and the role it plays today in providing support for families in need.
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De-Escalation tips for Foster / Adoptive Parents
We want our families to be successful in their placements! Watch this training video with our program director on de-escalation tips for foster & adoptive parents.
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My Losses Led Me Home
I lost all my family as a young girl. I didn’t lose them all at once, though, and with each loss I faced a new challenge. Through each setback, however, I got closer to home.
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How to Support Those Adopting from Foster Care
If you know someone who is starting the process of adopting from foster care, here is what you need to know to best support them as they begin their journey.
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Adoption Options: Who Should We Work With to Adopt?
Adoption is emotional, personal and challenging. You’ll want to work with a provider with whom you feel comfortable.
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