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21

Mar

ADOPT as an Acronym

by Jordan Kelly

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As a college student, I have found one of the best ways to study and memorize material is by creating my own acronyms, or mnemonics. Most of us use acronyms everyday… whether it’s texting “LOL” for laughing out loud, or using “Roy G Biv” to remember the colors of the rainbow. The adoption process can ...

20

Mar

13 Travel Tips for an Adoption Trip

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Top 13 Things to remember when traveling for an adoption. Trust your foreign staff and agency. They want you to be safe and are protecting you. Often during an adoption trip your emotions and stress levels are elevated, so be sure to be extra cautious with your actions and words. Read your travel information from ...

18

Mar

Nicole Skellenger: Knowledgeable and Kind

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Kind and knowledgeable are two of the sentiments most used by people describing Nicole Skellenger, JD, the COO at ML Adoptions, Inc. The balance of these two characteristics make her an amazing professional, and it is my pleasure to work beside her and learn from her. I respect and admire her balance or professionalism and ...

14

Mar

What Is A Pilot Program?

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Typically, when a new international adoption program is opened, it is introduced as a “pilot program”. Pilot programs are exciting news in the adoption network. MLJ Adoption’s Samoa and Haiti programs are considered pilot programs. A pilot program means that it is new and for the most part, the country and/or the agency have not ...

12

Mar

Human Trafficking and International Adoption

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There are some that think International adoption promotes human trafficking. There are some that think international adoption is "big business" thus equating it in ways to human trafficking. But there are others that strongly believe that international adoption is one of the solutions to human trafficking. I am one of those believers. I first began ...

6

Mar

What Do Lucky Adoptees and Irish Luck Have in Common?

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It’s March and Irish-Americans and their admirers are gearing up for St. Patrick’s Day, celebrating “the luck of the Irish.” It’s a great time to discuss the oft-overlooked “adoption stereotype”: The Lucky Adoptee. As in , aren’t you so lucky to have been adopted? Why Calling Adoptees “Lucky” Misses The Mark The well-meaning and the ...

1

Mar

Adoptions in Haiti – What We Know Now

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Each day I am given more information about the process in Haiti. While there are many unknowns, the following appears to be known at this time and may by important to you if you are adopting from Haiti. Only 19 adoption agencies are currently approved to do adoptions in Haiti at this time; MLJ Adoptions ...

27

Feb

The Importance of Post Adoption Medicals

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For many adopted children, prior to coming home to their new forever family, they may not have received proper medical care or the care provided was substandard. Whether adoptive parents are U.S., European or Canadian residents, the adopted child now has access to important medical testing, services, and treatments. Every child adopted internationally may be ...

25

Feb

Introducing our new Mascot!

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MLJ Adoptions wants to introduce you to our mascot! Even though he is a robot, he has a heart for children needing families, just like us! He will be joining us on our travels and keeping an eye on what MLJ is doing here at home as well, but first we need to name him. ...

22

Feb

Magic Johnson and Larry Bird Share Similar Adoption Paths

by Stacy Jacobs

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Everyone loves a great rivalry. For those of us in Indiana, some that immediately come to mind are Indiana University vs. Purdue University, Indianapolis Colts vs. New England Patriots, and Indiana native Larry Bird vs. Magic Johnson. When Bird and Johnson first battled on the court in the late 70’s, they had no idea that ...

21

Feb

Don't Be an Ostrich to the Reality of Racism

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Sometimes parents in the midst of the adoption process think I exaggerate when discussing racism and what still occurs in the United States. I ask them how they will respond when someone says the n-word to them or their child, and many can’t imagine it would ever occur in our current society. The recent event ...

21

Feb

International Adoption Decline 2010-2012

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11

Feb

Mardi Gras: Traditions and Fun

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Mardi Gras is Tuesday, February 12, 2013, and the celebration as we know it in the United States is a combination of traditions. Mardi Gras is celebrated in New Orleans, Lousiana (the largest celebration of its kind in the United States) as a day of festivities, carnivals, parades, and eating rich and decadent foods. The ...

8

Feb

Chinese New Year – Celebrate with Your Children!

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It is always important to show your adopted children that you value their country of birth; this shows that you value them. One fun way to do this is by celebrating festivals and holidays that they may have celebrated had they lived in their country of birth. This weekend many Asians and some Pacific Islanders ...

7

Feb

Celebrating Love On Valentine's Day

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Valentine’s Day is celebrated on February 14th each year across the world, mostly by Westernized nations. Originally St. Valentine’s Day began as a celebration of the Christian saint named Valentinus. Later, it assumed its current day of devotion to romantic love in the circles of Geoffrey Chaucer during the middle ages. Originally, a day to ...

5

Feb

5 Ways to Say “I Love You” for Valentine’s Day

by Jordan Kelly

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As Valentine’s Day rolls in on February 14 every year couples, families, and friends are trying to figure out the best way to say “I love you” to the people they care about most. We find ourselves asking questions like, “Should I buy chocolate?” or “What color roses are the best?” or “Where should I ...

4

Feb

Top Ten things to Consider when Choosing your Country for International Adoption

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The top 10 things you should consider when choosing your country for international adoption: Does the country allow for international adoption? (If so, proceed to following criteria) Have there been any international adoptions from the country in the past three years? (you can find this information at adoption.state.gov) Do any licensed/accredited international adoption agencies provide ...

31

Jan

Adoption Bowl: Kaepernick & Oher Faceoff in Super Bowl XLVII

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With Super Bowl XLVII on the horizon, football fans are focused on HarBowl – brothers, John and Jim Harbaugh, battling it out on the field in an attempt to coach their team to ultimate victory. Adoption fans, however, are focused on a completely different Super Bowl faceoff. The Baltimore Raven’s Michael Oher and San Francisco ...

30

Jan

Education Requirements: Opportunity to Shift Office Identity

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Adding children to a family comes after a long process, either pregnancy or adoption. There is one major distinction between these two journeys: visibility. One is more visible than the other. Once expecting parents announce their pregnancy, there is a visible sign of their changing status – the mother’s expanding belly. When expecting parents announce ...

29

Jan

Intercountry Adoption Universal Accreditation Act 2012

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The Intercountry Adoption Universal Accreditation Act 2012 was passed by Congress and signed by the President this month. Since then, international adoption agencies have been seeking clarifications and information about the implementation of this Act. While the concept of Universal Accreditation has been known by international adoption professionals and adoption agencies, some of the details ...

24

Jan

6 Reasons to Come to MLJ's Cultural Events

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Quick – what are some reasons you can think of for attending MLJ’s cultural events this year? Here are my thoughts: Who doesn’t love a party? Meeting other families who adopted from the same country and through MLJ Really good food – our potluck contributions are fantastic! Hanging out with foreign staff The Arch has ...

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